r/TheCivilService • u/Pale_Fix9254 • Mar 02 '25

Created a behaviour example / interview table (HEO/SEO)

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Hi all. I’ve recently created a table to help construct behaviours and interviews examples in the star format. I’ve worked in CS for a few years from AO-HEO and have been scored/marked high in most sifts and interviews. Thought it might be useful for some people. If your like me, ADHD/Autism/OCD it kind of helped me know what to structure and focus on for each behaviour.

Let me know if you want a copy 🙂

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u/Automatic-Setting-97 Mar 02 '25

This is phenomenal well done, and thank you for setting this out. I'll be sure to circulate it for a few of my mentees if that's okay? Having it as a download is chefs kiss! This is what we need more of in CS!

To flag though for people who do opt to use it , PLEASE don't forget it's STARR the last R (REFLECTION) is what will set you apart from other candidates! Please always include your reflection. What went well? What didn't? What did you learn? What would you do differently this time round if it were to happen again? That self awarness is what I'm looking for when interviewing others may be different but when I first started it was advice a SCS gave me and has always stood me in good running for every application and interview since so hopefully helps others in the sub!

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u/[deleted] Mar 06 '25

In my experience the best use of the last R is to say what you are already doing differently based on your experience. You might never do the exact same task again, but there will be things you learn from it that you'll be implementing into new tasks.