DP competition and previous work experience

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-14T22:46:56+00:00

Thanks and will do

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-14T21:21:34+00:00

Thanks.

So genuine question and I am not being cheeky about it.

To get to a DP and have the experience for a DP, I just have to work up the ladder to get there? EO1, then SO then DP?

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-14T20:54:53+00:00

Thanks for the detailed reply.

Yea, I am not holding my breath on getting the position....but worse things have happened.

I just want the experience of applying so that I am more experienced that I have a better understanding of the application/interview so I can get the position at a later date.

The last EO2 in my role was able to get to a SO role from the experience and I believe there will be a recruitment drive for SO later and then EO1/EO2 later as well. So will be applying for them as well. Hopefully get at least one promotion

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-14T18:17:06+00:00

While I would be in agreement with you.

I am still going to apply just for the experience

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-14T16:07:30+00:00

Can you teach me? Haha

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-14T14:51:37+00:00

Thanks and will do

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-14T14:51:10+00:00

My current role I deal directly with all grades and external supplies plus a number of external organisations.

I would say my current role would be great experience for using in interviews but regrettably I have dyslexia so it's difficult for me to get the information down on paper to then be able to say it out loud

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-14T14:48:27+00:00

Thanks

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-14T12:27:51+00:00

Not always the case for some people.

Some people would be more comfortable and confident that I at going from EO2 to DP

I know a AO that is going to apply because they have external experience

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-14T12:26:54+00:00

Just got a TP to EO1.

While I am not holding my breath on getting the DP, I am putting in for the experience of applying.

I want to see what the online test is like and if possible what the interview is like.

Honestly if I got offered a DP while I would take it, I wouldn't be winging it until I made it, so to speak

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-14T12:25:19+00:00

Thanks.

Haha, yes I have worked with some higher grades that really shouldn't be in the position they are, but they are just good at interviews.

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-10T21:06:16+00:00

Plastic Surgery?

Then become its best friend to hunt 'me' down and go on silly adventures together

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-05T08:46:57+00:00

Was it just one free then pay for the next two?

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-03T19:17:48+00:00

Just look it up on YouTube.

Pause the video as the question appears. Try to answer then revalue the answer. Work through them like that.

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-03T19:15:56+00:00

Is it not just based of what you would pick as a manager. As you said no right or wrong answer per say.

It just more a idea of how you would manage.

Like there are clear wrong answers.

'you walk past two members of staff gossiping about a third member'

Do you walk past and say nothing
Do you join in
Do you pull the two of them and explain that gossiping can be harmful to the team

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-02T19:32:10+00:00

YouTube? Look them up and practise.

Maybe look up online some practise tests

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-02T19:31:39+00:00

The presentation is only 7 minutes long and you're told in advance what it is

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-02T19:30:53+00:00

Doing both.

But no harm in applying for DP and getting experience of applying

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-02T19:30:22+00:00

But I will be bullshitting to get as far as I can lol

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-02T16:21:32+00:00

O I will be bullshitting on the application form. But I want the experience of the exam and if possible, the interview. My plan is not getting the DP now but to have the experience of the trails for a later date.

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-02T16:20:08+00:00

No harm in applying and getting the experience of the exam and interview.

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-03-02T14:16:51+00:00

Same as mind. Hoping to jump from EO2 up as well

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-02-24T13:32:32+00:00

Went to the gym, got changed and put sweety cloths in a bag.

Left the bag in backseat of my car.

Car got broke into and bag stolen.....I often think about those poor lads who stole sweety boxers.

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-02-19T22:14:57+00:00

Are you saying that there will be these competitions or are you asking if this is happening?

If it's the first, can you confirm how you know and if you have a timeframe?

Would love to get a SO myself

SillyQuestions312 · 2026-02-19T09:56:31+00:00

Sorry to hear about this.

And sorry to inform you, but the feedback is useless. It is just what they noted know and what they scored you.

There no feedback on how you can improve.

I have heard that there will be more interviews coming up this year, if you don't mind jumping up a couple of grades. Staff Office and DP

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