NGDP 2023 (Cohort 25)

Hey, I think LegalTom is right in assuming you meant 4000 characters, or perhaps you have misread it? The statement I submitted was 617 words and 3907 characters (including spaces). It took me about an hour but I wrote it, went away and came back and looked at it before editing it slightly!
I wouldn't panic

I’m assuming you meant 4000 characters, 500 words max?

What councils did everyone end up picking?
I went with
Liverpool City as my first choice!

Hi everyone!

I'm Amie, Cohort 24 at Rotherham Council and member of the Northern Network!

There is a Multi Network Drop In Session taking place on Wednesday 3rd June at 1pm where you can chat to current graduates on the scheme. You can ask general questions, and find out more about the different groups representing a variety of interests that you can become a member of.

The Northern Network is welcome to anyone at a northern council, from the North, or just looking to know more about learning and opportunities in the North. There are also a variety of other networks you can join such as Green, London, or BAME.

Sign up using the form below for your invite:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_eb7Rq54aUecHbzqlzeK9nBtpw7iNxlFs2suWLfqb8ZUNEZFU1Y0R0EzWDk4MVpSQk9UNDVNRFNVSi4u

Feel free to drop me a message if you have any questions!
(Link also available on the KHub)

Does anyone know when the NGDP starts this year if we get the job? Trying to plan some travelling in the summer but unsure how long to go for

Has anyone had dates for interviews yet? Eagerly awaiting so I can start diving deeper into specific council research.

Hi izzy, think dates are being released next week. Tuesday or Thursday. Thinking more likely Thursday. Its on the email that they sent
Just checked and its Thursday. Below is for reference
Taken from the FAQ section

Key Dates
Preference form deadline Tuesday 25th April at midday
Candidates notified of interview allocations By Thursday 11th May
Council Interviews Thursday 18 May – Thursday 8 June 2023
Candidates informed of interview outcomes Monday 12 June – Friday 23 June
Second round interviews TBC - as required
Start date Autumn 2023 (to be agreed between the council & candidate once appointed)

There’s a second round interview after the first one in we’re about to have in May, post assessment centre?

I have been offered a full time job elsewhere.... does anyone know where I can withdraw my application? Or is there an email address?

Congratulations on your fulltime job! However i would advise to continue with the process as its always good to keep all options, as the job you have accepted may not be something you expected etc.
I also have been offered a job elsewhere but as the NGDP has better progression I'm waiting it out, as I want to make sure I make the right decision.
If you're certain, then you can email them to withdraw. On each email correspondence from Iga there's an option to opt out completely.

3.If you wish to no longer be considered for a specific job you have made an application for you can click here, login, and either click Withdraw or Delete Application

Good luck in whatever you decide!

Hi izzy, think dates are being released next week. Tuesday or Thursday. Thinking more likely Thursday. Its on the email that they sent
Just checked and its Thursday. Below is for reference
Taken from the FAQ section

Key Dates
Preference form deadline Tuesday 25th April at midday
Candidates notified of interview allocations By Thursday 11th May
Council Interviews Thursday 18 May – Thursday 8 June 2023
Candidates informed of interview outcomes Monday 12 June – Friday 23 June
Second round interviews TBC - as required
Start date Autumn 2023 (to be agreed between the council & candidate once appointed)

When they say "by Thursday 11th May", does that mean that we could be emailed before, depending on the council?

Hi did anyone do the GRADCORE workshop ? If so can you let me know what was discussed as I missed it (I’m abroad)