AO interview guide

Most AO interviews are behaviour-based. A panel asks for examples and probes your actions, judgement and results against the behaviours in the advert.

What changes at AO

Expect deeper follow-ups on trade-offs, stakeholders and impact. Answers should still be STAR, but Action should show reliable delivery of your own work, clear communication and helpful teamwork on everyday tasks.

Preparation

  • Prepare two examples per advertised behaviour.
  • Practise aloud to 2–3 minutes.
  • Be ready for "what would you do differently?"

See behaviour interviews and behaviour question banks.

Next step

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