tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post4527411082125312236..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Job Advert: Executive Assistant to Iain DaleIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1619261002777088622010-09-02T08:23:32.650+01:002010-09-02T08:23:32.650+01:00How about Christopher Myers. Sounds perfect!!How about Christopher Myers. Sounds perfect!!NeilMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917970197646449462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-63252832367501568402010-09-01T20:48:09.474+01:002010-09-01T20:48:09.474+01:00cheap shot, Hague will be disappointedcheap shot, Hague will be disappointedJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16584366615828047395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-31420283757136461372010-09-01T20:19:12.987+01:002010-09-01T20:19:12.987+01:00I'd do it Iain but you couldn't afford me ...I'd do it Iain but you couldn't afford me :-)Span Owshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10144861546996033462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-22832504313966096042010-09-01T18:13:19.759+01:002010-09-01T18:13:19.759+01:00There's a bright young fella called Christophe...There's a bright young fella called Christopher Myers looking for just such a post. <br /><br />Contactable via www.order-order.comTapestryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267094484651413428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-44098060876903694292010-09-01T17:22:13.757+01:002010-09-01T17:22:13.757+01:00I believe Christopher Myers is now available.I believe Christopher Myers is now available.Johnny Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900659617233793880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-7092845796498117102010-09-01T14:58:09.776+01:002010-09-01T14:58:09.776+01:00Sorry, is this some kind of joke given the current...Sorry, is this some kind of joke given the current William Hague situation? Very, very, farcical timing if not.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580121465784457043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-39592788917924570502010-09-01T13:18:51.815+01:002010-09-01T13:18:51.815+01:00A "recent graduate"? Isn't this age ...A "recent graduate"? Isn't this age discrimination?Left Libhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363370783879139149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-87408811941597255362010-09-01T13:04:38.774+01:002010-09-01T13:04:38.774+01:00Discrete 25 year old male, fit and attractive. Cle...Discrete 25 year old male, fit and attractive. Clean driving licence. Recent experience at the Foreign Office. Enjoys wrestling and the company of middle aged, bald or balding, Conservative politicians. Willing to share hotel rooms. Excellent references on request.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-64455333881420666202010-08-29T23:41:37.191+01:002010-08-29T23:41:37.191+01:00How about this candidate?How about <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1307122/Give-sister-30k-job-new-MP-begs-fellow-Tories.html" rel="nofollow">this candidate</a>?Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358349301959327747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-3700276838122071552010-08-28T20:04:41.038+01:002010-08-28T20:04:41.038+01:00My name is Gordon and I am very interested in appl...My name is Gordon and I am very interested in applying.<br /><br />I am looking for new work since May. I know lots of important people and will be able to assist you.<br /><br />I am good on the phone and only occasionally throw Nokias around when I lose my temper. <br /><br />My friend Tony knows everybody and he will be able to help me a lot. I've got another friend called Peter who has some interesting connections too. <br /><br />Let me know if you are interested. I live in Scotland now but my wife Sarah says she will let me come for an interview in London next week because she wants to do some shopping in Oxford Street. <br /><br />I am good with people and my only weakness is my eyesight. You must guarantee me an interview under the rules I created. <br /><br />I'm very good with money and I left my last business with a small overdraft of nearly £1 trillion. Which is a lot better than George Osborne could have achieved.<br /><br />Look forward to meeting you Iain.<br /><br />Gordon XGordon Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17026686719065481051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-35593939556896034202010-08-28T17:56:07.534+01:002010-08-28T17:56:07.534+01:00I would say that the primary skills here are not p...I would say that the primary skills here are not political. They are organisational. If someone has that part covered, and are bright enough, they will pick up the politics side of things quick enough.<br /><br />The advert reads a bit like 'I'm superman. I need superwoman'. In reality you are the political skills side of the team, and your assistant needs to be good at organising things around you. <br /><br />If you want someone who knows as much as you do about politics, and has opinions, I see trouble ahead. As I say, I'd emphasise the organisational and communication skills, which can be adapted to any working environment. It just happens that the business here is politics.Tapestryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267094484651413428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-5232307500103048062010-08-28T17:43:12.419+01:002010-08-28T17:43:12.419+01:00Iain - nice one for not really bothering about the...Iain - nice one for not really bothering about the fact that they've got a degree; good man.<br /><br /> 500 word critique of this blog, i'll do it 3 - how's Gio doing?Dick the Prickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683095612320513712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-21536077541060473472010-08-28T17:13:12.083+01:002010-08-28T17:13:12.083+01:00What Errol said, but replace "47" with &...What Errol said, but replace "47" with "20" :)Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133737535022180304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-54581260086820518782010-08-21T00:49:53.686+01:002010-08-21T00:49:53.686+01:00Should I apply?
I'd be superb at it.
Pete No...Should I apply?<br /><br />I'd be superb at it.<br /><br />Pete North.Pete Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04172420184509249126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-19944775787777802602010-08-20T11:34:43.351+01:002010-08-20T11:34:43.351+01:00hire me, I DARE youhire me, I DARE youOld Holbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10164491045068093627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-8891607865923624372010-08-20T09:29:35.698+01:002010-08-20T09:29:35.698+01:00Hamish said "With those demands, I trust the ...Hamish said <i>"With those demands, I trust the salary will be in six figures."</i> <br /><br />My, my. Iain will have to do an extra TWO newspaper reviews per year for Sky News to pay this person's salary. Two!<br /><br />Or have I been misinformed about his fees?The Grim Reaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190441504002736960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-89385773798873253162010-08-20T02:06:36.080+01:002010-08-20T02:06:36.080+01:00Iain,
Any chance of getting him to reinvigorate t...Iain,<br /><br />Any chance of getting him to reinvigorate the Daily Dozen.<br /><br />Really useful part of your blog that saves time surfing while also giving your readers the chance to sample quality opinions.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05944402323068719550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-44574168795447544852010-08-20T00:57:27.724+01:002010-08-20T00:57:27.724+01:00A demanding job description - in fact it's muc...A demanding job description - in fact it's much like the EA for my company's CEO. We're a FTSE 100 company. The salary for that position is £62,500. How much are you prepared to pay?Thorpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937013013431307255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-20446699393785457192010-08-20T00:17:28.269+01:002010-08-20T00:17:28.269+01:00...he's 'armless enough (judging by the &#......he's 'armless enough (judging by the 'photo)...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07573500213088156931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-59208043094962192632010-08-20T00:05:58.170+01:002010-08-20T00:05:58.170+01:00Hey don`t knock slavery it gets things doneHey don`t knock slavery it gets things doneNewmaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11922161971821380803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-57401401712835909872010-08-19T23:41:59.543+01:002010-08-19T23:41:59.543+01:00Only slaves need apply.Only slaves need apply.Johnny Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900659617233793880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-74783079346025410352010-08-19T23:39:20.999+01:002010-08-19T23:39:20.999+01:00Graybo, London.
Henry Wood, the job's yours.
L...Graybo, London.<br />Henry Wood, the job's yours.<br />Longrun2, I am an equal opportunities employer. Even to Liberal Democrats...<br />Alasdair, Indeed it is a full time position, although I'd consider 4 days a week for the right candidate.Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-8122813611708987512010-08-19T22:37:59.406+01:002010-08-19T22:37:59.406+01:00Ian, the ignoring the tres amusant above, is this ...Ian, the ignoring the tres amusant above, is this a full time position? I suspect I am not the only potential applicant who would benefit form a more detailed outline of the hours involvedalasdairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536018339050566172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-68655518086928698662010-08-19T22:20:34.209+01:002010-08-19T22:20:34.209+01:00You come across as a Grade A tosser in that ad. S...You come across as a Grade A tosser in that ad. Still, think I'll apply just for a giggle...Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839800736373195356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-32083868271962792172010-08-19T22:11:29.285+01:002010-08-19T22:11:29.285+01:00To give you due credit however Iain, I think it...To give you due credit however Iain, I think it's wonderful you're personally taking charge of getting all the unemployed back into work...The Grim Reaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190441504002736960noreply@blogger.com