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Tag Archives: advice
In which some doors open …
I have found myself in some weird places and odd situations over the past few months. There’s nothing like redundancy for throwing up opportunities that would never have otherwise come your way. Of course it’s not something I would necessarily … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, business start ups, economy, kindness, Redundancy, success, war on the deficit
Tagged advice, decision making, ministers, public sector, redundancy, spending cuts, strangeness
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In which I become a small business …
Some peculiar things have happened to me over the last year. There have been strange meetings with exotic folk in outlandish spots. Furtive telephone calls. Outrageous claims – that’s the cv – and counter-claims – the rejection letters. But none … Continue reading
In which I take a call or two or three …
While getting my head together for my first interview outing I took a call from the local Business Link. It took me a confused moment or two to remember that I had requested a call back from them as part … Continue reading
Posted in business start ups, interviews, Job applications, job hunting
Tagged advice, Father Ted, public sector, Recruitment consultants, search for work
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In which I might get to ask the questions …
I have had a happy morning sorting out a list of questions on starting up a business. I’ve got a couple of telephone conversations coming up with organisations that support budding entrepreneurs like me. Curiously as I was sorting my … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, business start ups, happiness, performance review
Tagged achievements, advice, experience, public sector
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In which I revisit my little list …
This time of year always prompts some self-reflection. Pausing in the hallway between the old year behind us and the new one in front to do a quick self-check in any available mirror before moving on and out. So I’ve … Continue reading
In which I consider hibernation as an option …
Like many places in the UK this morning we’re waking up to a landscape in a deep, cold slumber. Like many we’re rationing our use of the oil in the tank as prices have rocketed. So it’s an effort to … Continue reading
Posted in Redundancy
Tagged advice, emigration, franchising, job search, politicians, public sector, redundancy, search for work, Simpsons
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In which I get feedback and practise some self-denial …
Advent may seem like a strange season in which to start practicing self-denial. But, as part of my new cunning plan, I have introduced some greater discipline over my job-hunting. And it feels great … er, and terrifying. Everyone I … Continue reading
In which I saddle up again …
After falling off my equilibrium a week or so ago I have been nerving myself to get back on the application horse. I’ve been tempted back into the saddle by another job with a virtually identical person specification to the … Continue reading
In which I perform a Saturday stocktake …
Early mornings at the weekend are an ideal time for some quiet reflection particularly during this cold spell. The rest of the RPS family is piled under duvets as thick as the snow on the TV. Another week has gone … Continue reading
In which I fulminate about carpet-bagging …
*** UPDATE *** Things have got very strange with this story. Ms Harrison has visited the comments thread and left a comment. Patrick Butler has responded. Here’s his reply – For the record, as writer of the blog, I’d like … Continue reading
Posted in carpet bagging, job hunting
Tagged advice, career development, job search, Recruitment consultants, redundancy, spending cuts
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Resources for redundant public servants 