Civil service interview help
Prepare for every type of Civil Service interview: behaviour-based questions, strength-based questions, panel interviews, presentations, and assessment exercises.
Interview types
Behaviour interview
The most common type. Questions based on the 9 Civil Service behaviours, assessed using STAR.
Strength-based interview
Questions about what energises you and when you are at your best. No preparation of examples required.
Panel interview
What to expect when facing multiple interviewers and how to engage with each one.
Video interview
Technical setup, body language, and how to maintain engagement through a screen.
Common interview questions
General questions
Tell us about yourself, why this role, and what you know about the department.
Questions and answers
Model answers for the most common Civil Service interview questions.
Questions to ask
What to ask at the end of your interview to leave a strong impression.
Assessment exercises
Presentation
How to structure and deliver a Civil Service interview presentation.
In-tray exercise
Prioritisation, delegation, and decision-making under time pressure.
Written exercise
How to structure a written response to a Civil Service scenario.