*Daily Chat* 29/6/09 Monday *Come onboard the HMS Chatterbox*

Burlesque_Babe

I'll swap you beanie - it's like opening the oven door when you step outside. I just went outside to put some stuff in the recycling bin, it's mega hot, but bizarrely showers tomorrow

Actually, as Itype this, thesun has gone in for a few seconds and I've just peeked round the curtain and there are some wite clouds gathering - it's definitely getting a bit hazy. The radio said it would be 19 overnight. I've got a paper thin throw with a tiny amount of stuffing in it I put on the bed last night, the quilt was far too heavy.

scorgeous

sammy115 wrote: »

I am so hot and bothered and everyone in my house is grumpy. I feel like going to bed.....I vant to be alone.....

Sammy, I know how you feel. DH washed the dishes this morning so he's well grumpy cos it's his day off and he's had to spend it doing housework all day. I just told him welcome to the real world, but it didn't go down too well :eek:

spud30

OMG is way too hot for me :rolleyes:

How you feeling Scorgy?

scorgeous

spud30 wrote: »

OMG is way too hot for me :rolleyes:

How you feeling Scorgy?

Hey Spud, got blinding headache. Doc says he doesn't think it's CP but just to keep an eye on the spots. Been asleep on the sofa for a couple of hours this afternoon. Will go back to work tomorrow.

It is far too hot.

I think I've dehydrated from yesterday

Pooky

BB - have you thought about looking at something like this for your garden?

Someone would use the space, you'd get a share of what they grow - I know that they're crying out for land....think of all that lovely fresh veg!!

LouiseJ

BB you were right, informal interview, I wont tell you how informal:rolleyes:

But I have a job in September, and I am going to write that letter tomorrow for that additional role after talking myself in, back out and then back in again.

I might need your help though, application forms yes, letters of application I struggle with I hate a blank screen.

I have heard that loads of people will be putting in for these roles so I need a good-un. If anyone thinks they can help me I would appreciate it:o

Burlesque_Babe

LouiseJ wrote: »

BB you were right, informal interview, I wont tell you how informal:rolleyes:

Call me Septic Peg

LouiseJ wrote:

But I have a job in September, and I am going to write that letter tomorrow for that additional role after talking myself in, back out and then back in again.

fab and then fab again

LouiseJ wrote:

I might need your help though, application forms yes, letters of application I struggle with I hate a blank screen.

I have heard that loads of people will be putting in for these roles so I need a good-un. If anyone thinks they can help me I would appreciate it:o

We can all help I find the best thing with the blank bit where you write about yourself is to start with a paragraph which describes yourself with your key strengths. The bull shiiite management speak bit :rotfl:

I then use the person spec and give examples of what I've done (however far back!) so it shows that I have done everything they want.

I finish it with a enthusiastic sounding paragraph about the desire to fully utilise my skills and experience yadda yadda

Burlesque_Babe

pookey - good idea! I could hand over a bit in return for some potatoes etc

LouiseJ

Thanks BB, I am going to start with the personal specs I think and then fill in the yadda yadda bits later (these are the bits I struggle with acutally)

Right............tennis........come on Andy Murray:T

Burlesque_Babe

here's a couple I used for jobs I went for recently if you want to pick any bits out and use - it's all yadda yadda bollox at the end of the day:

For the senior manager job I went to (and they didn't appoint anyone after being there all day :rolleyes:)

'My career to date has taken me to a number of senior managerial roles which I am now looking to move back into, whilst bringing with me many years of working within local government or public facing organisations which often face sensitive or confidential issues and situations. I would sum up my key skills as being a competent manager, an excellent corporate communicator, an experienced researcher, being extremely customer service driven and someone with 15 years Public Relations and Marketing experience. I also think I have a sympathetic ear and an empathetic nature.'


or (second paragraph from another application for a trainers post which involved e-learning)


'I would sum up my key skills as being a competent manager (of both people and workload), an extremely organised and thorough administrator, an excellent report and copy writer, a confident presenter and positive and learner orientated trainer. I also think I have a sympathetic ear and an empathetic nature. I am creative and enthusiastic and have a love of all things e-technology based. On a personal level, I am an ardent learner who enjoys the mental challenge of gaining knowledge.'


or (for a post in a school as a support services manager with a lot of admin. and deadline keeping in the post)


'I would describe myself as a manager who is organised, innovative, creative, hard working and an excellent negotiator and problem solver.

I have excellent administrative skills and am used to handling a high workload. I am an excellent time keeper and I am never late for work or for meetings. I feel keeping to deadlines is essential.

My jobs over the years have brought me into contact with a wide range of people and groups and I am as happy dealing with a senior company director as I am a resident with a complaint.'