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dvbuk55
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Re: Interview

Post by dvbuk55 »

postiemids wrote:well i just wanna try and be a good manager if i get it
Well that won't last long - there will be a question of my arse or his, sooner or later, and of course that's when the good manager role flies out of the window :cuppa
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General Mannerheim
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Re: Interview

Post by General Mannerheim »

GT85 wrote:
what should i expect ??
:wink: To lose all your friends

good luck
Yes but think of all the new `friends` he will have :hmmmm .
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OnAFlyer
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Re: Interview

Post by OnAFlyer »

postiemids wrote:well i just wanna try and be a good manager if i get it
What you define as a good manager may well be why you do, or don't get it.

To you, a good manager may mean looking after your staff, but to RM a good manager means getting all the duties out with the minimum possible hours. And the two things generally don't mix well.
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BingBong
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Re: Interview

Post by BingBong »

how to tell everyone they arent allowed to cut off........................................................................
Toon Army!
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Jamesethefirst
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Gender: Male

Re: Interview

Post by Jamesethefirst »

From what I have seen, peering into the dark side ,it is best to consider yourself a Reserve with slightly better pay,as most of the time you will be prepping walks,or delivering (after everyone else has finished). Stick with that you will not go far wrong. Within two weeks you will want to be back on the floor, especially after you try to cover all the duties that are vacant or uncovered due to sickness. As for the interview ,they will forget to mention any of the above,for the life of me i can't think why....
Cynical , moi?
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Dorset Plodder
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Re: Interview

Post by Dorset Plodder »

Agree with James........It's basically a s**t deal. RM want their cake and be able to eat it. They'll expect you to crack the whip one minute but take a failing walk out and deliver it the next (normally in another DO). :no no

I suggest you talk to others that have tried this move and take their advice. I won't slag you down for going for the job....we've all got the same opportunities and we could all apply for it IF we wanted it. However in my experience I've never met an Assistant DOM/DOM Support that was happy with the situation. :sad:

It's been mentioned that your idea of being a "Good" Manager and RMs are not necessarily the same. I know what you're getting at but it seems that most Managers that a DO consider "Good" are normally shat on from above and given so much stress that they normally jack or go sick. :arrrghhh
Like all Wage Slaves, he had two crosses to bear: The people he worked for and the people he worked with! (Stephen Vizinczey.)
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Himaggen
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Re: Interview

Post by Himaggen »

The questions are structured and are essentially based around the 'six' key leadership behaviours mentioned in the online 'Job Details' and the 'Information For Candidates' document you should have received when you were invited to interview.
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DICKIEG
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Re: Interview

Post by DICKIEG »

I guess being a manager you must remember that somedays you are the dog. and somedays your the lamp post. but in reality you spend more days being the later
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k979aaa
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Re: Interview

Post by k979aaa »

Himaggen wrote:The questions are structured and are essentially based around the 'six' key leadership behaviours mentioned in the online 'Job Details' and the 'Information For Candidates' document you should have received when you were invited to interview.
The Six Key
One never do any work you can get someone else to do
Two never tell the truth
Three never help anyone
Four except yourself
Five stab everyone in the back
Six never let the five rules above from stopping you make up anything as long as you do not break the first five rules!.
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Dorset Plodder
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Re: Interview

Post by Dorset Plodder »

Very Good K :Applause
Like all Wage Slaves, he had two crosses to bear: The people he worked for and the people he worked with! (Stephen Vizinczey.)
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DICKIEG
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Re: Interview

Post by DICKIEG »

How did you do, did you get it????
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postiemids
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Re: Interview

Post by postiemids »

DICKIEG wrote:How did you do, did you get it????
nah think was something to do with that i allways work to me time and cut off lol
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Acca Dacca
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Re: Interview

Post by Acca Dacca »

postiemids wrote:
DICKIEG wrote:How did you do, did you get it????
nah think was something to do with that i allways work to me time and cut off lol
:chuckle

no luck mate
If you tolerate this, then your paid break will be next
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101poppy
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Leadership behaviours

Post by 101poppy »

Does anyone know what the current Royal Mail Leadership Behaviours are? I believe there are 6.
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kookoo32
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Location: scotland

Leadership behaviours

Post by kookoo32 »

101poppy wrote:Does anyone know what the current Royal Mail Leadership Behaviours are? I believe there are 6.
1. Always arrive late to work
2. Always leave work early
3. Hide in the office if there is a problem
4. Always have a cup of coffee in hand
5. Use phrases like "Leave it with me" and "I'll get back to you" to avoid dealing with any issues
6. Never work a Saturday

Probably not what you were looking for :Very Happy
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