Tag Archives: CVs

In which the times get testing …

Posted on January 20, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

There comes a moment in many recruitment processes when you are asked to expose your inner self through personality or similar testing. Now I’m not a psychologist, although I once shared student digs with a houseful of psychologists, so I can … Continue reading →

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In which I take comfort in small things …

Posted on January 14, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

Well I wasn’t sick. Nor did I pour my confidently requested hot drink into my or anyone else’s lap. I didn’t giggle in an uncontrolled manner or hide behind the houseplant in reception. Nor was it necessary to drag me … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, bad news, CSR2010, interviews, job hunting, Public sector, recruitment consultancies, Redundancy | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

In which I take some inspiration from The Ashes …

Posted on January 8, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

The Saturday papers are full of good news from Downunder. The joy of waking each morning to hear of more overnight success has been a real fillip in these dog days of winter. And for any cricket fan who has … Continue reading →

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In which I check my alert status …

Posted on January 5, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

You would think that technology would make looking for jobs easier. I’m sure that it does when used properly. When I started job hunting in earnest I set up a brand new gmail address and registered with every agency I … Continue reading →

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In which I saddle up again …

Posted on December 8, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

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 →

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In which I perform a Saturday stocktake …

Posted on December 4, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

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 →

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UPDATE: In which I celebrate the good news …

Posted on November 28, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

*** UPDATE *** A story on the front page of yesterday’s Sunday Times caught my eye – I am now particularly acute at spotting job related news. The headline is, UK’s fast recovery saves 90,000 jobs. The story is a … Continue reading →

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In which I review the week after the wobble …

Posted on November 27, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

A week ago and you would have found me in a not good place. Today I am feeling a whole lot better. So what’s changed? One of the most significant things is the support and good wishes from people through … Continue reading →

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In which I reflect on what I learned yesterday …

Posted on November 25, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

Almost every day brings new experiences at the moment. Except, of course, the sensation of getting shortlisted for something. But yesterday was a particularly exciting day as I appeared (virtually – if that makes sense) as a panelist on The … Continue reading →

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In which I have a bit of a wobble …

Posted on November 20, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

I had unwelcome news today. Yep, another shortlist I haven’t graced with my presence. Of course I’m going to try to get some feedback on the application to see what I can do better next time, but what surprised me … Continue reading →

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