Some government interviews include a short presentation task. That can make candidates overthink everything. They wonder how many slides they need, how much detail to include, whether the…
It is normal to want to prepare properly for a government interview. The problem is that some candidates prepare in a way that makes them more brittle. They…
At the end of many government interviews, the panel will ask if you have any questions. This part can feel awkward. Some candidates feel like they need to…
A lot of candidates panic when a government interview panel asks a follow-up question. They assume it means the first answer was bad. Sometimes a follow-up does mean…
Many government interview answers sound professional but still feel vague. The candidate uses the right kind of language. They say they collaborated, managed, supported, liaised, facilitated and delivered.…
Some candidates get stuck because they think every government interview answer needs a number. They look at their example and think: "I do not have a percentage improvement."…
Most candidates know the STAR method. Situation. Task. Action. Result. The problem is not usually that they have never heard of it. The problem is how they use…
One of the questions candidates ask when they get shortlisted is whether they are allowed to use the same example in the interview that they already used in…
Disclosure is personal. There is no single answer that suits every candidate, every condition or every job. But there is a practical way to think about it. Ask…
Recruitment adjustments get you through the selection process. Workplace adjustments help you do the job after you start. They are connected, but they are not the same thing.…