In this episode, we start by exploring the concept of skill stacking. Skill staking works in a way that you combine skills whether new or old in a way that combines them all to help you be more effective and available. The skills don’t necessarily need to be related to make a difference. 


For our 5 minutes, dive into recruitment campaigns and the role that communications and marketing can play. We share some interesting ones that we have seen. 


 


Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell


Happy Sexy Millionaire: Unexpected Truths about Fulfillment, Love and Success by Steven Bartlett 


IoIC Profession Map https://www.ioic.org.uk/files/V2_ioic_profession_map.pdf 


GCS Career Framework https://3x7ip91ron4ju9ehf2unqrm1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Government-Communication-Service-Career-Framework.pdf 


The Code Academy https://www.codecademy.com/ 


The best job in local government: Chief Executive, Hackney Council  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dvO4Vel-tc 


Essex County Council  No Magic subtitled https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hra2Us8aDHQ 


IKEA: Career Instructions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwmXRAGDHeo 


Kids talk about their firefighter mums- South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOn5nDP80nA 


Prison Officer Recruitment - Ministry of Justice (UK)  https://amecorg.com/case-study/prison-officer-recruitment/  https://www.civilserviceawards.com/award-nominee/prison-officer-recruitment-team 


 


Season 2 of Have You Got 5 Minutes? Is hosted by Harriet Small and Rebecca Roberts, produced by Dave Musson, Mustard Yellow Media, and brought to in partnership with Nextdoor. Nextdoor is the neighbourhood app used by 1 in 7 households in the UK.


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Website: https://www.commsoveracoffee.com/ 


 


 

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