Two queries, really.
Firstly, is there any reason why you can't apply for two jobs at different Grades? I know technically it's allowed, but do you think it would appear odd and damage the chances of getting either? (It involves the same recruitment team.) I've seen a couple of jobs I'd like to apply for - one is a Grade 7 and one is a Grade 6, basically a more senior version of the G7 role. Having really pored over the JD and behaviours/ competence stuff, I feel like it's a stretch but not an unrealistic one to go for the G6. But if I didn't get the 6, I'd be happy enough to take the 7 (still looks like a fab job) and hope that within a year or two I could start thinking about promotion. (For background, I was a CS till I had DC and left as a G6, since then I've been a SAHM and more recently doing some contracting work.) I'd hate to only apply for the 6 and miss out altogether, but I'd also feel I might be doing myself a disservice not to at least try for the 6. WWYD?
Secondly, the application has changed a lot since I was there. Does anyone have experience (either as applicant or better yet recruiter) of the new application form and process? Any tips? In particular there's a new section on experience which doesn't given any indication of how long it's expected to be - any steer?
Anything else I need to know?! TIA
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A bit of advice on Civil Service recruitment please
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Anothernamebitesthedust · 15/07/2020 09:25
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