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adidan
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:43 pm
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Yup, but unfortunately it is not uncommon. By changing the role slightly and job title it's an easy way to cut down your staffing numbers. Councils, NHS, and other government bodies find it a very good method. My mum had to reapply for her job last year, fortunately she got it, but some others weren't so lucky. Good luck Spreadie, the only advice, well, get suited and booted and make sure you get to bed early enough the night before.
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ProfessorF
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:56 pm
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Absolutely, all the best with it.
And don't go with the mankini.
Wawaweewa!
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Sharks
Has a life
Joined: Wed May 06, 2009 8:31 am
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Make sure you know what their requirements & success factors are for the now larger job (this may be different from your current job) and make sure that to tell them, subtly, how you are the best candidate in all these areas. Have concrete examples ready. Remember you have the inside track as you know the job better than anybody else.
Good luck.
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lacloss
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:48 am
Posts: 1751
Location: Marbella Spain
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Damn, What a ride!!
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JJW009
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:58 pm
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Location: behind the sofa
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Good luck!
On the bright side; you're well placed to get the position and it must surely come with a pay rise?
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big_D
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:25 pm
Posts: 10691
Location: Bramsche
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Good luck to both of you.
Apart from my job at an ad agency, where I was told the boss hated suits, I've always worn a suit for an interview...
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John_Vella
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:55 am
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Location: Manchester.
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Yeah, good luck. Also... where the [LIFTED] have I gotten this reputation from?     :etc: _________________John Vella BSc (Hons), PGCE - Still the official forum prankster and crude remarker Sorry I'll behave now. Promise 
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okenobi
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:59 pm
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Location: Sestriere, Piemonte, Italia
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My only insight would be that you can't account for anyone else. So simply be confident in your own abilities and leave the rest up to them. Good luck.
You too Al.
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Spreadie
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:06 pm
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Location: IoW
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I didn't get the job.  I hope you had better luck Prof.
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jonlumb
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:44 pm
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Location: Exeter
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That's [LIFTED]. Any recourse for constructive dismissal or another post there?
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ProfessorF
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:56 pm
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Nope, I didn't get it either.
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Spreadie
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:06 pm
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Location: IoW
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Sh!t, that sucks! Yes, there is another post, working as part of the team I was managing. It's less money and I lose my car, but swallowing my pride is probably a better option than facing the job market at present. I could only argue for constructive dismissal if, in turning down the other role, they denied me redundancy money, on the grounds that I didn't want to work. That is not the case, the manager presented both redundancy and the other role as options. He also discussed the possibility of other roles if they become available during my notice period, however unlikely that may be. I am waiting for details of my severance package before I do anything, fifteen years is a long time; although I doubt the money will do anything more than give us a holiday and see us through christmas. Real bad day to get the news though, it's my birthday!
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Nick
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Location: Portsmouth
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Sorry to hear it dude.
Good luck with your next step.
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leeds_manc
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:19 pm
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Location: Manchester
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Unlucky Spreadie, and good luck. Happy birthday !
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okenobi
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:59 pm
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Location: Sestriere, Piemonte, Italia
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Sorry for both of you. At least you have something to think about Spreadie.
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