Generic Flashcards
What is important in policymaking?
Give 5 points.
- Know your timeframes and work to meet them
- Think about all possible consequences of a policy, intended and unintended
- Consider and actively consult diverse groups across society
- Present information in a concise, digestible way
- The ability to identify and act on the take-home message - what is the most important piece of information and what do we need to do with it?
Why do you want to work for the BEIS Science and Innovation for Climate and Energy (SICE) Directorate?
My primary interest is climate action
Pursuing a career in energy over other sectors because:
- Is the foundation for modern society
- Powers the economy
- In an increasingly digitalised world with a growing population, energy demand will only increase
- Have to make it sustainable
Energy innovation presents an exciting challenge
That couldn’t be more timely
As this is a crucial point in modern history:
- C19: disrupted BAU, reflective time
- New investment ops through Brexit
- World looking to us for leadership as COP26 hosts
I want to be a part of it
Why are you interested in this role?
Give 4 points.
Unparalleled exposure the energy sector:
- I don’t have an energy background
- So I want to learn as much as possible
- Role will bring me into contact with key players, experienced colleagues and new tech
Keen to build on existing project delivery experience:
- In-demand
- Highly transferable
I enjoy drawing insights from data and any opportunity to think creatively; this role combines those two elements perfectly
I would get satisfaction from knowing that I’m helping to solve real-world problems and that my work has tangible impact
