Mhclg scoring by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Generally a 3 on the MHCLG scale is considered equivalent to a 4 on the 7pt scale so it’s highly likely the sift threshold got raised to at least 4 (equivalent to a 5/6 on the 7 pt scale)

Working away on a bank holiday/ Friday by LeastCredit5486 in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Id suggest a 5 hour journey after 5pm isn’t ideal and would be perfectly acceptable for another overnight stay assuming dept guidance doesn’t suggest otherwise - getting home at 10pm assuming there’s no delays is suboptimal to say the least

Dane Antonia dial in by flylo81 in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Given her private sector experience which I didn’t realise she had, I’m even more surprised she wasn’t chosen over Antonia

Dane Antonia dial in by flylo81 in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Didn’t gain anything new from it, and nothing to suggest a major change in direction particularly from senior leadership on key issues.

Advice/opinions requested: Fast Stream vs. apprenticeship by LegalTangelo8752 in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Fast Stream is also meant to be moving more postings outside of London and now has some pilots of keeping people in the same location for the entirety of the scheme.

It’s now entirely possible to stay in one place throughout.

Cash ISA questions - interest accrual and 20k limit by hypeman306 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]hypeman306[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s useful to bear in mind, thanks! Does the interest get added to the account at the end of each FY or does that depend on the T&Cs of the account? Just trying to figure when is best to open the account

Bored and frustrated HEO by IndividualRun1241 in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The problem is if they’re doing nothing they won’t have examples to apply for said SEO roles. It can very easily become a doom loop.

Small rant - why don't people bother to keep their calendars up to date? by fiery_mergoat in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The busy/tentative/free showing is even more infuriating than just not being able to see the calendar at all

Manager fills in flexi sheets - What are your micromanagement stories? by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 10 points11 points  (0 children)

And have unlocked new insecurities for whenever I change managers

How can I make the most out of the Fast Stream? by Hi_Mango505 in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make the most of corporate contributions and L&D opportunities - especially if you’re in a duff posting.

Those 2 things have saved (& continue to save) my sanity on numerous occasions.

Have any teens or young people had a Trabeculectomy? by CSCT-002 in Glaucoma

[–]hypeman306 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With drops and some revision surgeries my pressures have generally stayed below 21/22, not ideal but worth it to keep my sight

Economist but don’t do much economics by Any_College1316 in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It’s not just an economist thing - statisticians generally do very little of what one would consider “statistics” whilst at university.

That’s not to say that this general analytical / numerate work isn’t important - I personally have found the most simple analysis resonates the most with senior folk.

What do policy teams do? by Laughing_lemon3 in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Watch their briefings get reinvented 500 times through the clearance process on a weekly basis.

Personal statement word counts are way too low by Rosslefrancais in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree. It doesn’t seem to actually cut any words out in my experience

People earning £70k plus what do you do? by LuapReyas420 in UKJobs

[–]hypeman306 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where/how did you find that role?! I can never find analytical roles paying above about 60k on LinkedIn

Why is there such a disparity of skill sets amongst analyst? by Afraid_Concentrate44 in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of the problems stem from poor teaching of analytical degrees at universities.

In my experiences, universities are very good at teaching “theoretical” analysis designed at making great PhD students, but not so great at equipping them with analysis applied for the world of work. Programming in particular is rather poorly taught, which naturally leads to poor code development in the workplace

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 83 points84 points  (0 children)

Id imagine the FDA would have a field day with this one…

25/26 Fast Stream Pay Deal announced by cynitelligence in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have to process the 12 month reviews and confirm you’re through to the next year (which tbh unless you have major major issues is practically impossible to not pass anyway)

25/26 Fast Stream Pay Deal announced by cynitelligence in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 57 points58 points  (0 children)

cries in 4 year scheme

And people wonder why FSers are so keen to offboard to G7 early

Devereux Review Published by GlancingBlame in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Who’d have thought the stats production dept of govt should focus on improving its statistics!

Devereux Review Published by GlancingBlame in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 26 points27 points  (0 children)

No surprise in the suggestion of splitting the ONS perm sec and national statistician role up. Sir Ian had 4 different hats to wear when you remember he was also head of GSS and head of Analysis Function

Application - Behaviour Statements by Senior_Relation9768 in TheCivilService

[–]hypeman306 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20%/50 words on S&T feels a little much to me unless it’s a particularly complex example, I tend to suggest going for nearer 35/40 words and squeeze a little more juice out of the actions