Sorry, job app. again...

[newlifenewname]

How do I demonstrate that I am able to grasp local political issues?

I can but not sure how to demonstrate.

[NikkiBFG]

What is the job if you don't mind me asking?

[newlifenewname]

Children's Centre Manager.

I can think of things that I do/anyone would do to keep abreast (as you say NJ) of current issues. How I prove that explicitly is tricky.

I was involved with local issues when I was feeding back to and being directed by the Steering group for the rural children's centre pilot in Cumbria but it wasn't that direct or iyswim and this was a singular experience, I think.

I'm racking my brains because all the work I've done PAYE has been indirectly linked to local political issues - mental health, child care and development and community development work!

[NikkiBFG]

Mmm....I would just put down the work you have done indirectly and say that although it is indirect, you have grasped the local political issues....need for child care development etc and put down what you did, why, who you worked with ???

Does that help at all or am I just talking bollox??

[newlifenewname]

Oh NJ, that would be wonderful but close date is tomorrow!

Arse.

Shall I post the spec here so you can cast your eye?

Love you if you say yes!

[newlifenewname]

It's Herts by the way! Thanks for bits you've just added.

[newlifenewname]

No Nikki, that is helpful. I am at the 'bogged down' stage! Thank you.

[NikkiBFG]

NurseyJo is far more experienced though! Don't you just love Mnet!

[newlifenewname]

Good understanding of Children's Centre/Sure Start agenda

Good Presentation skills and report writing skills
Excellent verbal skills to effectively communicate with a range of people
Ability to successfully network and negotiate with schools, other government agencies, district councils, parents, voluntary and community organisations, private organisations and other partners.
Ability to manage and monitor substantial budgets using appropriate ICT tools
Ability to collect and analyse data

Ability to use own initiative organise own workload and set priorities
Ability to grasp local political issues
Experience of promoting partnership working and dealing with other agencies
Experience of producing, monitoring and evaluating business/development plans
Experience of working with schools, health care and community development
Experience of chairing meetings
Proven track record of managing successful projects

[newlifenewname]

Blimey NJ! I am not an ideas stealer but that would SO help me. I just know I can do all these jobs I have applied for in recent times but have a feeling I'm not wording things in the 'right' way. Feedback from last application was that my letter of application was excellent just that other applicants demonstrated more direct experience.

I do tend to write things pretty well I guess I'm just not saying the right things all of the time - maybe I sell myself short a bit judging by what SenoraPostrophe's observations were.

This is so helpful. I'm glad I posted even if it is a little 'exposing'!

[newlifenewname]

My email is [email protected]

Wow! Thanks!

[NikkiBFG]

Good luck!!!

[newlifenewname]

Thanks hugely ladies!

NJ, have I, like, TALKED to you on the phone?! I think I have!

[newlifenewname]

Just got your mail.

Fabulously written, but I'm sure you know that