Civil Service United Kingdom Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Civil Service United Kingdom.
Civil Service United Kingdom
Administrative
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was structured and involved many questions. It allowed for evidence-based answers on topics like leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication (written and verbal). It's beneficial to have prepared ideas beforehand.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to make a decision?
Civil Service United Kingdom
Executive Assistant
Executive Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was a video interview online where I had to record my answers in a set amount of time. They asked me 6 questions related to work and my strengths based on the civil service framework and job criteria. I had to wait about 6 weeks to hear back about if I got the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you deal with an upset customer?
Civil Service United Kingdom
Administration Assistant
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
This organisation seems to misuse the GIS (Guaranteed Interview System) for disabled applicants. The minimum criteria for job vacancies are very vague, making it easy to reject disabled candidates. While they claim to follow the equality act, the unclear minimum criteria combined with the GIS system raises concerns for disabled applicants like myself.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Regarding the GIS system, how is the operation tied to meeting minimum criteria?
- The minimum criteria for vacancies are not specified.
- Given the woolly wording, anticipate difficulty in meeting the minimum criteria.
Civil Service United Kingdom Executive Assistant Interview Questions
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“Given the woolly wording, anticipate difficulty in meeting the minimum criteria.”
Read reports →“Regarding the GIS system, how is the operation tied to meeting minimum criteria?”
Read reports →“Can you share an instance where you had to address a colleague's incorrect actions?”
Read reports →“Can you introduce yourself with a 500-word description?”
Read reports →“How should I word my application correctly for each requested behavior/competency (e.g., Working at Pace) within the 250-word limit?”
Read report →“How would you deal with an upset customer?”
Read report →“Can you share an example of when you effectively managed your time?”
Read report →“Can you share an example of a time when...”
Read report →“What's your approach to prioritizing tasks?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 27 Civil Service United Kingdom interview reports.