Free online event
How to ace an interview in the UK public service
Exclusive for Public Servants & Policymakers
Tuesday, Sep 8, 2020
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- Steps to take before and after the interview to stand out in the applicant pool
- How to use the STAR technique to answer questions clearly and concisely
- How to demonstrate the Success Profiles in your interview
- The most common interview questions – and how to answer them
- How to go beyond your application and show your true self
Speakers
“Tell me about yourself.” “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” “What’s one time you overcame a challenge?”
Some interview questions can be easy to predict - but do you know what answers will blow your interviewer away?
Whether you’re looking for another job, planning for an upcoming interview, or even networking, interview skills are essential to your success as a public servant.
Watch this free online workshop to hear from experienced public servants and HR professionals about how to stand out in an interview. You’ll learn how to answer the most frequently asked questions in interviews, tips on overcoming interview anxiety, and steps you can take to prove you’re the best candidate for the job.
Who should watch:
This workshop is for anyone looking to improve their interview skills and take their career to the next level.
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Speakers
Tina Seth
Business Development Manager at Dods Training
Lynn Cooper
Civil Service Local Delivery & Engagement Lead for Northern Ireland
Tina Seth, is a leadership specialist with extensive experience in learning and development consultancy across the public sector, building strategic L&D capability plans for both professions and business areas and using organisational design skills to support Civil Service transformation. She spent several years working for the UK Civil Service, in the Home Office and at Civil Service Learning.
Lynn Cooper, has worked in the Civil Service for fourteen years and has been with Civil Service Local for the last two. She is experienced in training public servants to use Success Profiles in the job application process, including in interviews.
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