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Sorry, job app. again...

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newlifenewname · 17/06/2007 23:13

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

I can but not sure how to demonstrate.

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NikkiBFG · 17/06/2007 23:20

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

NurseyJo · 17/06/2007 23:21

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newlifenewname · 17/06/2007 23:27

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!

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NurseyJo · 17/06/2007 23:29

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NikkiBFG · 17/06/2007 23:31

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??

NurseyJo · 17/06/2007 23:32

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newlifenewname · 17/06/2007 23:32

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!

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newlifenewname · 17/06/2007 23:33

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

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newlifenewname · 17/06/2007 23:35

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

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NurseyJo · 17/06/2007 23:36

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NikkiBFG · 17/06/2007 23:36

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

NurseyJo · 17/06/2007 23:43

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newlifenewname · 17/06/2007 23:47

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

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NurseyJo · 17/06/2007 23:51

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newlifenewname · 17/06/2007 23:51

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'!

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newlifenewname · 17/06/2007 23:52

My email is [email protected]

Wow! Thanks!

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NikkiBFG · 17/06/2007 23:53

Good luck!!!

NurseyJo · 17/06/2007 23:56

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newlifenewname · 18/06/2007 00:09

Thanks hugely ladies!

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

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newlifenewname · 18/06/2007 00:25

Just got your mail.

Fabulously written, but I'm sure you know that

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