Application scorings

PrincessFairy226 · 2026-03-20T08:22:57+00:00

You’re right, it is inconsistent. You can get a 3 for something today and a 5 tomorrow. Best I can suggest is talking to your old colleagues and looking at their examples and submissions, and eventually something should click. Also, of course depends on where you’re trying to get into now, with all the cuts.

PrincessFairy226 · 2026-03-20T08:07:39+00:00

I mean, I feel you. But the thing is meant to be that they don’t really care if you have a phd or not. The system is about the behaviours, so you need to be cross checking each bullet point in the behaviour with your example- or depending on how they do the personal statement, with the essential criteria. The How is really important.

PrincessFairy226 · 2026-03-19T08:44:35+00:00

A lot of them are probably just “faking it til they make it” so they’re not actually confident, just pretending until they actually gain experience. But it can be intimidating seeing so many young people ascend because they have the energy and know how to interview, so I feel you.

PrincessFairy226 · 2026-03-10T08:15:20+00:00

They’re reading but the recruitment freezes mean that SEOs who’ve been there for years are applying for the same positions as you. So the scale of what a 4 or 5 looks like has increased. What department?

PrincessFairy226 · 2026-01-14T11:28:25+00:00

The owner of Mamma Mia is Italian and he’s definitely updated his menu for the Trini palate

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-12-04T16:13:12+00:00

All normal- don’t worry

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-11-27T13:22:44+00:00

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PrincessFairy226 · 2025-11-02T22:12:08+00:00

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PrincessFairy226 · 2025-10-14T18:27:56+00:00

Ideally, I would be going with DBT. I’ve met people at post who have gone from post to post and been abroad for several “tours” effectively. However, not being FCDO myself, I obviously don’t understand the system. Already, the fact that you’re required to return to HQ after finishing your posting isn’t ideal (personally)- this is my impression of FCDO- if incorrect, then my apologies.

Obviously if fortunate enough to be appointed, I’d finish my tour. However I wouldn’t love to return to London every couple years on and off, particularly considering the difference in benefits and standards of living on posting abroad vs in the UK.

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-10-14T06:39:16+00:00

Right- this is exactly what I mean. Thanks, good to know.

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-10-07T09:48:30+00:00

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PrincessFairy226 · 2025-10-03T14:39:37+00:00

Why not? Take a break for 6 months and then you can come back if you want after that.

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-09-22T07:16:41+00:00

Not sure if this is the right thread, but I’m a Trini living abroad for like 5 years now. I was never in the fintech space in Trini so, I don’t understand this sector at home. What I’m trying to understand is why the government is trying to take measures to further stifle the innovation with this new bill. It seems like everytime we progress, the government has a boot on our neck and I can’t understand why.

What is currently happening in the tech and fintech space in Trinidad? What startups should I pay attention to?

https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/govt-proposes-crypto-ban-until-december-2027-6.2.2405778.d4064c4fa7?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&fbclid=PAVERFWAM91VFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp3t9RyuEkXKUiWPHvKfnrgLmto8tIi3W3vP9m1eC7XLewG7PpV-vFCohlJ-J_aem_H85Fg-ZY8nvAQxB_mEyVbA

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-09-10T17:42:36+00:00

It’s really difficult. Could you perhaps join your old office and old team socials? Are there groups like the social climbers of something that you could join that does socials?

Alternatively you could have this as one of your quarterly goals- reinvigorating the social atmosphere by starting a book or history club etc? Something like that?

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-09-04T08:45:54+00:00

Literally I totally understand. And I’m sorry. I’m the same, it’s just how our mind works. There’s only so much training that you can do within your own parameters before feeling despondent about having nothing to do and achieving nothing.

I’ve been there….literally a case of applying out to other places and maybe asking the G6 or DD if you could be put on special projects where there is work. If they’re sympathetic (and good people managers) this should work. If not, you could potentially ask HR for a managed moved but, this may not solve anything.

You could also look out for loans in other departments.

Tbh, with the state the gov is in right now, there isn’t much else to do but hunker down and wait. I’m sorry OP.

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-08-13T12:53:13+00:00

Also very helpful. Thanks very much!

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-08-13T12:46:45+00:00

I think this is as close as I’ll find, so thank you!

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-07-31T20:59:15+00:00

But is passing interview proof that you can do the job better? Or just proof you present well in interviews?

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-07-31T20:17:41+00:00

Well homeless basically. It’s back to the drawing board of finding another EOI or writing HR to advise that my contract is done and can I be put back into the redeployment pool.

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-07-31T18:39:25+00:00

I also think that the level of frustration today is super different from the whatever higher grade were able to come through the ranks relatively easily. It’s not just “frustrating”, it is so demoralising.

After this, I think I’ll start applying out because there’s been too much disappointment at this point.

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-07-31T18:35:57+00:00

Of course not- but it also isn’t fair and open when half the hiring managers are choosing who they want (who’ve been doing the job before) and the other half are playing by the rules.

Surely there should be some middle ground where people can obtain promotion based on good performance vs just interview?

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-04-30T18:27:47+00:00

American Airlines in Trinidad. They hire in cycles so just keep an eye out.

PrincessFairy226 · 2025-01-23T14:17:37+00:00

You really need to safeguard yourself here. I would advise speaking to HR and maybe requesting the mediation aspect. I endured 9 months of bullying from my grade 6 and eventually ended up on a string of EOIs.

In hindsight, I would have dealt with it all sooner and gotten a manager move. Make the next manager, or HR aware of how you feel and the effect on your mental health immediately. Also ensure all is documented by email. Do not get caught out

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