Well
I have to give an example on an application form of when I have demonstrated fairness and honesty in the workplace. If I state that a colleague had a face like a bag of spanners, but on the plus side she had cracking tits and made a lovely cuppa, will I get marked down for this?
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:14, 2 replies, latest was 14 years ago)

I wouldn't mention the cuppa DG
You don't want to look sexist or like you aren't in touch with your feminine, tea-making side.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:17, Reply)

You might want to revise the wording slightly
"The individual concerned had certain personal challenges, compensated by creative abilities and attributes which were of significant team benefit."
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:18, Reply)

These are both excellent suggestions.
I will run them up the flagpole and see which way they blow.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:22, Reply)

What are you applying for?

( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:25, Reply)

Project coordinator for a social housing charity.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:26, Reply)

Tell them you like houses and you once gave a begger 50p.

( girlinthehole, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:27, Reply)

hahahaha

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:29, Reply)

Not far from what you did, then
I'd say my wording would be better than Jeff's.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:31, Reply)

Not too far, no.
The application's a fucking nightmare though. Trying to give examples of how I demonstrate their 7 key values in less than 50 words has been a pain in the arse. And trying not to repeat myself in the "what did you do in your last job" bit and "how do you meet the job description" bit is proving a bit tricky as well. I wish I had a printer, flitting between documents and remembering stuff is a bit of a pain.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:36, Reply)

That's actually quite a smart selection process
I think the best suggestion I can give is stick to the positives - "I achieved, I enabled, I attained, I established" etc..

Plenty more of those words. Good luck anyway.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:56, Reply)

Absolutely.
Successfully implemented...
Introduced....
Led a project/team
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:58, Reply)

Also
Don't see 50 words as the goal, see it as a challenge.

If you can say it in 25 words don't feel that you have to flesh it out.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:01, Reply)

I've got the word count down.
A couple may be slightly over, but they usually allow a bit of tolerance. I've hacked out unnecessary exposition and just stuck to the facts. I suppose if I get an interview they'll want me to expand on examples anyway.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:20, Reply)

They might be looking for concision.
I'd offer to help further but I've never recruited for public sector before.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:26, Reply)

*fewer

( WormuIus, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:18, Reply)

Pedant.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:20, Reply)

If you're concerned that seeing which way they blow might sound a bit gay....
You could always run them up the flagpole and see who salutes.

*Hello Sailor!*
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:25, Reply)