Civil Service - Making Effective Decisions Behaviour | Decision-Making Interview (My Experience)

This video is not official guidance.

In this video I share my personal opinion and experiences on how to prepare for Civil Service interview questions regarding the 'making effective decisions' behaviour.

Overview of CS Success profiles video:

Strengths dictionary:

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:20- Overview of this behaviour
02:11 - Competency Example
05:27- Strength Question examples

If you have any questions please let me know in the comments down below :)

[roisincarson]

Previously applied for two civil service jobs both of which I didn’t get, the first I completely messed up; the second went well and I was put on the reserve list but didn’t receive an offer. This year I applied for a third time (different but better role) and really prepared with your videos! I got the job and have been in my new role for 6 weeks now! I’m loving it! Thank you so much - your channel is a game changer! At 29 yrs old I’m finally in a professional career that I enjoy - this is such a big achievement for me. A huge percentage of autistic adults are unemployed. I’d love it if you could do a video on passing probation - I’m a little worried I’m not progressing fast enough. I am also part time though. I feel supported at work but I’m worried I don’t have the skills for the role due to my difficulties. I’m working hard and doing my best but what if it’s not enough?

[MrsHellesbelles]

Hi just wanted to say a massive thank you, I had an interview for a SO role within HMRC just before Christmas and I got my offer today. I watched Working Together, Making Effective Decisions and Delivering at Pace and obviously they’ve helped. 2022 isn’t looking too bad now! Thanks Jac!

[Peripatetic]

Thank you. I watched these videos over the weekend and got my job as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service.

[BETZ]

Hi Jac, I got a job with the HO a year ago thanks to your advice in this video (and others! ), now I'm back here as I apply for a promotion. Still the best Success Profiles content out there!

[StellaRickhards]

I was SO nervous and overwhelmed before my MoJ interview, watched all of your videos and found them a huge comfort and benefit. The way you explain everything makes it manageable and less intimidating - I got the job offer today! Elated, can't thank you enough for these videos!

[kevinstoneham]

I had my Grade 7 interview at MOJ on Tuesday and was offered the job yesterday. Thank you so much Jac for these videos. I watched them at the the weekend and they helped me enormously.

[mariag]

Who else does all the homework/prep then goes to bits at the interview?!

[faritatabassum]

Your tips are top-notch and on point. I have secured a provisional job offer from HO in the EO level just on my second application in civil service. Thank you so much.

[minimad]

wow 4 years ago and only just found the channel. I am going for a promotion interview and find this very informative. thank you

[jameshart]

I secured the position I wanted in the civil service. Your advice for the interview was invaluable and really helped me prepare for the questions. Thank you very much.

[patmustard]

Jack, you are doing god's work! I discovered your channel the night before my civil service interview and one of these exact questions came up. Overall, it wasn't my best interview but I got the job offer this morning, and I'm certain that wouldn't have happened without these videos. Thank you.

[samanthaavery]

very useful putting the strengths with the behaviours- haven't found anyone else doing that- and good on you for making sure people know it's your take on things. It has a certain modesty to it but not any lack of confidence, very watchable and useful

[lukepavoni]

Excellent and extremely helpful videos, Jac. I have an interview at the MoJ on Thursday and another at the Home Office next Wednesday. Your advice has been invaluable. Thanks a lot!

[wangareful]

Hi Jac, just wanted to say thank you for all your advice. I just got a job offer with the Home OFFICE. I followed your advice and bam! They contacted me the next day. I also got feedback and scored pretty high marks. I am over the moon!😊👍

[laureenagyemang]

Great video! I just did a CS interview for a heo/seo economist role and they asked me about how I chose between two different datasets for a piece of analytical work. this is specific to an economist role but sharing here incase you're applying for smth similar

[mohiburrehman]

Very helpful, clear and concise. thank you! I was so confused for my interview's preparation before watching this video.

Update: I passed the interview and got the job 🤌🏼🥰

So once again thank you for making this video 🙏🏼

[maxinechantel]

Hi Jac, thank you for your videos I find them very helpful. I am thinking of applying to the civil service but the process has put me off until I saw your videos. Many thanks. Maxine

[JCdizzystar]

Am going through the recruitment process now and I can't thank you enough for all your advice in these videos. Would love to see one on Developing Self and Others, if you have the chance!

[ginjuice]

Hi Jac, just wanted to say thank you so much. Your tips yielded a good result for me. Thanks…. You’re a legend 👍🏾😊

[tanyanikolova]

Thank you for your all videos on interviewing at the civil service. May I ask you if you could do a video about Managing a Quality Service please and when you have the time to? Many thanks!