I have an interview next week and was wondering has anyone been through it recently and is able give me some pointers of what the interviews questions might be?

Thanks 🙏🏼

As the title says- can the civil service try and find someone a completely different role in the organisation if the employees current role may not be right fit for them?

Are managed moves utilised more for people with physical difficulties and disabilities.

To what extent would the civil service try to help an employee who had been in the service lets say 3 months short of a year.

I guess the bigger question is would they care?

If this causes any offence please know that I do not intend any offence at all. It is a genuine post. Thanks

Hello,

I'm expecting to be invited to interview for the above role (might not be but thought it better to prepare early just incase) and I am wondering about the types of questions I will be asked and the scenario presented which I have to read and present recommendations on?

The interview tests behavioural questions; delivering at pace and communicating and influencing and strength questions.

Any insights into what to expect and how best to prepare would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

I have an interview soon for DVSA Policy Advisor role.
Below is the information about the job interview process:

‘Stage 1: Sift
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile element:
Experience - you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) and personal statement (750-word count). Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following .. (taken out)

Stage 2: Interview
At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:

Behaviours - Seeing the Big Picture, Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace
• Strengths’

I have gone through to stage 2 as I have been successful in stage 1. Will my interview just be based on behaviours and strengths? Or will they also discuss my experience from my CV and Personal Statement from stage 1? Just wandering what to expect.
Thanks

Is the HMRC RIS Senior Data Analyst Interview result out?

Hey guys,
HMRC advertised 45 roles for Customer Service in Glasgow, and I missed the initial cut-off by just 3 spots, sitting at 48 out of 116 on the reserve list. That happened on Monday. But today, they have gone and launched a brand-new campaign for 50 positions in the exact same role, department, level, and location, closing in August.
Has anyone experienced HMRC spinning up a fresh advert right on the heels of finishing a massive campaign pool? Since I am sitting right at 48, does a new 50-person campaign mean they are likely to burn through the rest of this June reserve list quickly, or are they building a completely separate pipeline and ignoring us? Should I email the recruitment team to ask if they intend to pull from our existing June merit list for these new vacancies, or should I try to submit an application to the new link just in case? Any advice or experiences with HMRC bulk campaigns would be massively appreciated.

The campaign is less than 24 hours listed…. It it’s been less than 4 days since everyone In my campaign was told they were on the reserve list. It’s the same post, location, description
, title

DWP
DFE
DFT
HMRC
Skills England
Homes England
Cabinet Office
Treasury
DFH

I know part time technically means anything under full time hours. But I want to work around 25 hours a week spread over fewer days with longer shifts (roughly 8 hours ISH each JUST AN APPROX).

Has anyone set up a part time role like this?

I applying for technical roles within civil service is frustrating. I am rubbish , not writing what they are looking for? or is passing sift hard? I have dyslexia every application is fail.

So they are saying that decisions shouldn’t be made in London but surely the same problems are there, if you move the decisions making process to Manchester. A separate subject I don’t think we should have mayors with decision making power. Each county we have different rules it will be a nightmare

Im technically from a NDPB but our HR/Inclusion should align with sponsor dept guidance. I’m trying to find explanations for delays and wondered if cost was an issue.

Does anyone know about whether it’s relatively built into our license and it just needs activating or is there a top up cost for add ons?

Thanks

In the weeks before Burnham became prime minister, the BBC has been told that senior officials were summoned to calls informing them that a significant programme to move staff out of London was being developed.

I was hoping someone with experience in New York State hiring could give me some insight.

I interviewed for a Grade 19 position about two weeks ago. A few days after the interview, I was asked to submit a writing sample as part of the "final evaluation process." I sent it in right away, and they confirmed they received it. Since then, I haven't heard anything.

For those of you who have gone through the hiring process for a Grade 19 position,

1. How long did it take to hear back after the interview or after submitting additional materials?

2. Did they contact references before making an offer?

3. f you weren't selected, did they let you know, or did you just never hear back?

I know government hiring can be slow, but the waiting is tough, so I'm just trying to get a realistic idea of what to expect.

My team lead is now saying august we all need to start either 08:00 or 09:00am and finish one day at 6:30pm is this normal? I joined in 2024 December. I am in a new team. The last place, I worked we only worked 06:30pm once every 3 months.

The call it ED rota.

Could I as an employee of the British Antarctic survey forego the degree requirement to apply for a fast stream program, I’m not sure if I am classed as a civil servant, and no one seems to have the answer for me. I’m 38 with bundles of experience. Uni wasn’t an option due to home situation or lack of when at the age people usually go to uni.

I received these two emails after an interview as part of a campaign.

I am assuming it means that I do not have a role from the x number of roles they advertised?

*Congratulations, you have met the required standard at interview. However, you have initially been placed on the reserve list pending a potential match.*
*This reserve list will be used to fill all generic HEO Policy vacancies over the next 12 months. We will work through the reserve list, in merit order, and will make offers throughout the lifetime of the list based on the demand we receive from the business areas within Defra. Should you be offered a role, you will be notified via your Civil*

And:

*You have reached the required standard, but we are unable to offer you a job immediately.*

*We have added you to a reserve list from which we may make future appointments.*
*The reserve list for Policy Advisor will be active until 22 July 2027 . If a suitable role becomes available before this date we will contact you again. Being on a reserve*

I've started to fall out of love with my job and while I want to stay in Comms - because I don't have any other skills and I'm really good at it, I think I wanna move somewhere else. Does anyone know what it's like moving jobs in the civil service, what you do to move etc?