What’s behind Dominic Cummings’ job ad?
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At the start of the year, Dominic Cummings posted a lengthy job ad on his personal blog. He said that he was looking for people with specialist skills and an ability to think outside the box: "data scientists, project managers, policy experts, assorted weirdos…"
This might not have mattered much, except for the fact that Cummings is the British prime minister's special adviser and so, therefore, a key strategist at the heart of government.
The reaction was swift. Some in the media highlighted the rambling and unfocused nature of the piece, while senior civil servants made it clear that there were usual channels and procedures to follow when applying to work in government.
