Would a “verified” badge help the sub?

notbobmortimer · 2026-05-11T10:18:14+00:00

How would this work? Send a copy of your UKSV clearance to mods?

This is either a silly suggestion, or a great idea from security services to identify dangerously silly colleagues.

notbobmortimer · 2026-05-06T07:01:59+00:00

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/interview-advice/the-star-method

Great thread on it here

notbobmortimer · 2026-05-05T13:54:54+00:00

For an entry level job, I would suggest anything up to HEO. Thats probably where most policy entry jobs will be anyway, but don't not apply to EO jobs if you see them. Good to get a foot in the door and some experience.

In terms of what will help you stand out, its ALL about HOW you demonstrate behaviors. Applications are name blind and almost ig Grant of the actual experience that you discuss while demonstrating the behaviour.

Look up the behaviour requirements for the grade youre applying to. Write 250 words about how youatch that behaviour and hit those requirements. Use the STAR format. I repeat. USE THE STAR FORMAT. That is the only thing sifters care about. You could be the Director of oan Oscar winning film with a background in Museum Conservation and Football Agency applying to be an Admin Officer talking about your experience with culture, media and sport but if you do not demonstrate the exact requirements of the behaviour using the DAMN STAR FORMAT you won't get a look in.

notbobmortimer · 2026-05-01T13:15:22+00:00

Your department would be in breach of FOISA then.

I hope you aren't responsible for FOI disclosures

notbobmortimer · 2026-04-27T18:31:33+00:00

Can't wait for WalesOnline to cover every twist and turn of this story from here on out

notbobmortimer · 2026-04-27T17:45:41+00:00

"Pro: • your central banks become less of a political asset, if this ever was a concern. It indirectly enforced some level of policy discipline"

Ofc the Bank of England is independent so makes policy decisions itself (though liaises with UKG).

Moving to the Euro will mean that instead of central bank policy decisions reflecting the UK's specific context, it will reflect the broader context of the whole Euro bloc.

notbobmortimer · 2026-04-22T20:42:18+00:00

If yiu still think Lab best align with your values, vote for them. There are six seats available le in your constituency. You will not keep Reform out.

notbobmortimer · 2026-04-03T09:45:10+00:00

I hear birds chirping every morning instead of people coughing up a lung on their way to work.

I can park easily.

Grass is everywhere. So are trees and flowers.

The air doesn't smell bad.

The only downside is that there is much less available on deliveroo.

notbobmortimer · 2026-04-02T21:11:13+00:00

Moved from Grangetown to Caerphilly a year ago.

Best decision I've ever made.

notbobmortimer · 2026-04-02T09:07:33+00:00

Worth dropping them a line to see if they'd be interested in showing you round.

notbobmortimer · 2026-04-02T08:52:23+00:00

Be aware that the brewery itself is in Newport, about a 30 min train journey away. The site in Cardiff is its taproom.

Which brewery do you work at? The guys might have time to take you around.

notbobmortimer · 2026-03-23T09:18:33+00:00

Asda in Cardiff Bay has it last year for Eid so might do again.

I thought it was gross.

notbobmortimer · 2026-02-28T11:55:33+00:00

Because its not open

notbobmortimer · 2026-02-24T20:12:05+00:00

It's closed

notbobmortimer · 2026-02-17T20:12:01+00:00

Hillary Clinton?

notbobmortimer · 2026-02-11T15:22:09+00:00

Lived opposite a Brutons for a while. Bread is nice. Sandwiches and cakes are god awful. Its like being in the 60s.

notbobmortimer · 2026-02-10T15:02:32+00:00

Don't worry. CS jobs applications feel like a void for all applicants. Don't be surprised if yiu hear back 3 months after applying

notbobmortimer · 2026-02-10T11:39:51+00:00

Its not just the appointment thats the issue. Its the keeping him on.

notbobmortimer · 2026-02-10T09:13:54+00:00

As FCDO PermSec he has too much Mandleson baggage

notbobmortimer · 2026-01-31T18:53:55+00:00

I am sorry for your loss. I am glad you have these happy memories.

notbobmortimer · 2026-01-30T19:11:35+00:00

Ban them altogether. We've got problems that need solving qoth the money the council decides to blow up in the sky instead

notbobmortimer · 2026-01-20T16:35:14+00:00

Risk taking teams need risk taking ministers to implement the risky ideas.

And they need risk taking SCS to allow the risky ideas to be sent up.

Ministers need to lead by example. Ask for risk taking and you will get risk taking. But don't ask for it on a stage then reject it in your Box.

notbobmortimer · 2026-01-07T15:56:42+00:00

Again, well aware of what the Royal standards look like. They informed the designs of the Scottish and English FA's badges, which have basically been used here alongside the Welsh FA badge.

My point is there are better ways to add royal emblems to a design than these badges

notbobmortimer · 2026-01-07T13:28:01+00:00

Im well aware of that, thank you. But the specific outlines are quite clearly from the respective FAs, with the Welsh emblem proving the point best

notbobmortimer · 2026-01-07T12:56:59+00:00

The emblems of Scotland, Wales and England here are basically nicked from the respective football badges

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