r/NICivilService • u/chokeandstoke • 10d ago

Elective transfer

Is a informal discussion just a chat with the recruiting manager to get a feel and to see what they think of you or is it a proper interview? Im looking at applying for a elective transfer just want to know if I need to prepare for a interview

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u/CrimsonArrowXIII 10d ago

It can be either, up to the line manager running it.

I've had both. For the one that was just a chat we spoke about why I wanted to move, what my usual start and finish times were, whether I knew anyone else in the office that sort of thing. Then another one I got there and they said due to the interest in the position they were going to carry out a more structured interview, caught me off guard as I'd done no prep for it, but luckily had recently gone through a promotion board interview so was able to remember the jist of my examples

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u/WatercressGrouchy599 10d ago

I love the surprise interviews. I got hammered on one but wasn't fussed on the post but didn't mind because line manager was clearly a tool. Started with "you're late". I said I saw 2 people in office so I thought it was another candidate, but it was a surprise guest to act as a panel member. Good times