Free event
What to Ask in Interviews (and Why)
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Thursday, May 30, 2024
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Speakers
What to do next:
- Watch & share the recording of the event above
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Resources:
- An Apolitical article on What I ask in interviews (and why) by Lucy Ellis
- Penelope Kopala's presentation
Event Description
You’re in an interview. You’ve responded to a whole bunch of questions. It’s now time to ask your own. But what’s the right response to: “Do you have any questions for us?”.
The questions you ask in interviews serve two purposes. They provide you with the information you need and empower you to find the best role and team fit. But they’re also a golden opportunity to demonstrate your skills, strategic understanding and dedication to the role.
This masterclass event, featuring Lucy Ellis, author of What I ask in interviews (and why) will provide you with tools and insights to elevate your end-of-interview performance. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to ask the speakers questions to take your learning further.
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Speakers
Lucy Ellis
Senior Speechwriter, Privy Council Office
Canada
Penelope Kopala
Business Psychologist
United Kingdom
Lauren Benson-Armer
People Lead
United Kingdom
Lucy Ellis, a Senior Speechwriter at the Privy Council Office in Canada. Lucy has a decade of public service experience, including as Speechwriter for the Chief of the Defence Staff, and as a Senior Communications Advisor in the departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture. She began her career in digital communications in the beautiful days when Twitter was called Twitter and had a 140 character limit.
Penelope Kopala, a Business Psychologist and HR professional, has worked in the UK Civil Service since 2020. Prior to joining the Civil Service, she worked as a Psychologist in a consultancy. She is an advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace and emphasises the importance of recognizing and leveraging neurodiversity strengths. Penelope is an Associate Member of the CIPD, an ILM-accredited coach and mentor, and holds a master’s degree in Occupational Psychology from the University of Nottingham.
Lauren Benson-Armer, People Lead at Apolitical, focuses on designing a work culture that maximises team impact and wellbeing through continuous learning, alignment and support. Lauren came to Apolitical from luxury marketing and has a background in behavioural science.
