Welcome to Monster Public Sector – Issue 2
Welcome to our second issue of Monster Public Sector – the resource for those pursuing a career in the public sector. In this edition:
- Find out if a public sector career really is a 'safe bet'
- Learn how Lewisham Council ensures they recruit the best candidates
- Can the public sector take advantage of the economic conditions and attract high quality talent usually destined for the private sector?
- Insight: sector news & views you might have missed

Public sector – a safe bet?Public sector has always been perceived as a safe haven protected from the job uncertainties experienced in the private sector – but less well remunerated. In these turbulent times however, and with the closing of the salary 'gap', it looks even rosier. But are public sector employees really safe in this time of crisis?
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View from the TopIn this issue we talk to John Redrup, recruitment consultant for Lewisham Council. He takes us through the recruitment process, explains the challenges and opportunities facing council and candidate alike, and curiously, reveals why Star Trek references are a no-no.
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Monster DebateIn this uncertain economic climate will the public sector experience an influx of high calibre talent? We asked our two debaters – one in a well-paid private sector role, the other in a crucial public service – to draw on their experiences. Their views of each other's sector reveal a difference in perception – even if the salary gap has closed.
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Industry InsightFour features covering various issues – for the reader who wants to stay informed – including how brand association offers a competitive advantage, how data can shape strategy, overseas marketing, and what marketers do after marketing.
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