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Old 18th November 2009, 20:42   #1
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Default Political correctness gone mad

Little bit of a rant here (again) but I'd be happy to hear a realistic explanation.

I applied for a job recently within the MoD civil service. Not just a job... THE job, the one I've wanted for years and waited patiently for, honing my CV, qualifications and experience - you get the picture. There were three posts.

Closing date for applications was yesterday. I found out today that I was the only applicant considered to have the right qualifications and experience for the job. So far, so good.

However, as I was the only candidate who reached the required standard for interview, they cancelled the job application because with only one person suitable for invitation to interview, the process wasn't considered "fair and open" on those who had either not applied or reached the standard

How does that work then?

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Old 18th November 2009, 21:07   #2
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That stinks m8 this country has gone to the dogs.
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Old 18th November 2009, 21:14   #3
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Sorry to hear this, Paul. That's just plain stupid. [And this is a far too much politely phrase.]
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Old 18th November 2009, 21:32   #4
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they should of seen you , if the others are no good for the job then you should get a interview as you have what it needs .
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I'll ask Mrs Jules as she is in HR (specialising in Local Government employment law) where you stand Paul
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what about fairness to you then ,you was the only one suitable yet they never gave it to you .something stinks about it .i would have a maon if i was you .
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I'll ask Mrs Jules as she is in HR (specialising in Local Government employment law) where you stand Paul
Thanks Jules I'd be interested to hear.

Once over the initial disbelief, I spoke to a colleague on the Bench who is also a qualified employment / industrial tribunal chairman and she assures me that, although perverse, they are within their rights to do so.
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Old 18th November 2009, 22:37   #8
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Thanks Jules I'd be interested to hear.

Once over the initial disbelief, I spoke to a colleague on the Bench who is also a qualified employment / industrial tribunal chairman and she assures me that, although perverse, they are within their rights to do so.

Yep -that's my understanding too - sorry to hear they messed you around though
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thats appaling Paul and worthy of appeal/challenge imo, as you know i work in the non MOD civil service and by our guidelines you would have been appointed even if the only one providing you had the necessary qualifications and were a suitable candidate.
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Calling it political correctness is PC in itself. I would call it sheer crass stupidity.
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