Local Authority | County Council
For those that don’t know, you will face Competency Based Interviews as part of any Local Authority or County Councils interview and selection process
It is typically a panel interview, focusing on four key competencies
- Personal Effectiveness
- Delivering Results
- Strategic Management and Change
- Performance Through People
Normally, your interview will consist of the following components
- Introduction: This will be the initial greetings and introductions. The panel will outline the process and content of interview. And, following this, they can throw in a little icebreaker question, like “give me an overview of your CV/background?”
- Competency Questions: Following the introduction, you will be asked for an example for each of the outlined competencies. Normally, the panel will set aside 5-minutes per competency
- Knowledge of Organisation | Role: The interview will also assess your knowledge of Local Authority | County Council, and your understanding of the role you are targeting
- Summary: This is the interview wrap-up phase. The panel will typically ask you if you have any questions or anything else to add. They will also outline next steps in the process
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