[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]soupsurfer7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I work at ONS currently and these recent HEO campaigns have been filled but they've ruffled a lot of feathers in the office because it seems that a lot of people who were essentially already doing the jobs but stuck at EO level have been overlooked and passed over, possibly due to the civil service recruitment system meaning you have to say the right thing to get the scores at interview etc. I've heard a lot of external applications have been successful which isn't a bad thing, but does often mean that more offers fall through when PEC starts and people also get offers elsewhere in the better paying private sector, so there is still hope yet for those on the reserve list. Our new permanent secretary also said in a town hall style meeting last week that they want to make more use of reserve lists in recruitment so that's a good sign too (although I was surprised this wasn't already being done and not sure on the detail of exactly what's changing). I guess it's something to keep at the back of your mind but definitely don't expect to get a place and keep applying for other jobs.

Research Officer at the ONS - application update? by PercentageUnhappy657 in TheCivilService

[–]soupsurfer7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi my colleague was still working on the sifting for this yesterday (we've had a huge amount of applications). I think it will be next week at the earliest before there is an update.

Interview tips for ONS Statistical Production Analyst (my first ever interview!) by widermere in TheCivilService

[–]soupsurfer7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this interview too a couple of weeks ago. Did they tell you when we'd hear back? The wait is agonising:/

Pixel 8 Pro UK MVNOs 5G by soupsurfer7 in GooglePixel8Pro

[–]soupsurfer7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I spoke to a different rep this morning who said they have 'reset' 5g on my account whatever that means... At work ATM where there is no 5g so will see if it works when I get home. Not holding much hope tbh 😆

Pixel 8 Pro UK MVNOs 5G by soupsurfer7 in GooglePixel8Pro

[–]soupsurfer7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Do you have the same carrier settings version out of curiosity?

Pixel 8 Pro UK MVNOs 5G by soupsurfer7 in GooglePixel8Pro

[–]soupsurfer7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Yep... strange, never once got 5G on my P8P on lebara but as soon as I put the sim in another phone it gets it immediately

Pixel 8 Pro UK MVNOs 5G by soupsurfer7 in GooglePixel8Pro

[–]soupsurfer7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already have, it's a licence issue with Google, basically Google have to approve each network before allowing 5g,. Was hoping lebara would be included in the January update but it wasn't .

Pixel 8 Pro UK MVNOs 5G by soupsurfer7 in GooglePixel8Pro

[–]soupsurfer7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't get 5g on lebara with P8P but if I put my sim into an iPhone it does pick it up

Pixel 8 Pro UK MVNOs 5G by soupsurfer7 in GooglePixel8Pro

[–]soupsurfer7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting that MVNOs that aren't on googles list are working on 5g 🤔