Department for Transport Consultant Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Department for Transport.
Department for Transport
Policy Advisor
Mid Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Group
It was a typical Civil Service interview. It was all online and based on behaviours. The panel took turns asking questions. You just needed to answer using the STAR method, giving one detailed example. You could use the same examples from your written application.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your experience related to the required behaviors for this role?
Department for Transport
Policy Advisor
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Started with an application form and CV, required a supporting statement of 250 words on a chosen topic. This was followed by a Behaviour Interview conducted on Teams. The interview panel consisted of three people: the person who has the vacancy, someone from a similar team, and another person from a completely different division.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a time when you used data to influence a decision?
Department for Transport
Policy Advisor
Senior Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process involved standard Civil Service behaviours, a couple of strength-based questions, and a technical policy question. There was also a policy exercise to complete before the interview, which covered two other technical policy competencies.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What is your technical policy question regarding legal advice?
- Can you tell me about your strengths?
- Can you provide an example of a behavioural situation?
Department for Transport Consultant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Department for Transport interview reports.
“What is your technical policy question regarding legal advice?”
Read reports →“Can you provide an example of a behavioural situation?”
Read reports →“Can you describe a time when you used data to influence a decision?”
Read reports →“What makes you a good fit for this position?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your experience related to the required behaviors for this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Department for Transport interview reports.