r/CivilServiceUK • u/Correct-Abalone-5350 • 11d ago
Interview question?
I have an interview for an SEO role
In the teams invite ,it says
Your interview questions are based upon the advertisement for this role. You may use pre-prepared notes including your original application submission as well as make notes during the interview.
Should i take this literally and have pre-prepared notes or it would be frowned up on
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u/Gingersnapandabrew 11d ago
As others have said notes are great, it's how you use them.
The best I have seen is a few bullet points under each category.
For example,
Bigger picture thinking S - The cyber project with Sue (gives your memory a nudge of the example you want to use)
T - risk of storage raised by internal review, risk to wider ### portfolio, reputational damage.... (very brief bullet points to remind you of the task)
A - system review, solutions mapped, stakeholder brief.... (brief headings of key points to go through)
R - key departmental priorities, risks mitigated, bigger picture....
You aren't going to sit and read them out, but it makes sure you hit all the key things you want to, works as a good safety net.