Candidate Interview Scorecard

Rate candidates on a scale of 1-5 (1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)

Sample Interview Questions

Opening Questions

• Tell me about yourself and why you're interested in this role.
• What attracted you to the public sector?
• Why do you want to work for our organisation?

Competency-Based Questions

• Teamwork: "Describe a time when you worked effectively as part of a team."
• Problem Solving: "Tell me about a complex problem you solved."
• Communication: "Give an example of how you communicated complex information to different audiences."
• Leadership: "Describe a situation where you led a project or team."
• Resilience: "Tell me about a time you faced a significant challenge and how you overcame it."

Public Sector Specific Questions

• "How would you ensure transparency and accountability in your work?"
• "Describe your understanding of public service values."
• "How would you handle a situation where you have to work with limited resources?"
• "Tell me about a time you had to navigate complex regulations or policies."

Closing Questions

• What questions do you have for us?
• What would be your ideal start date?
• Is there anything else you'd like to add about your suitability for this role?

Interview Checklist

• ☐ Review candidate CV and application before interview
• ☐ Prepare interview questions in advance
• ☐ Ensure interview panel is diverse and trained
• ☐ Provide reasonable adjustments if requested
• ☐ Take notes during interview
• ☐ Use consistent scoring for all candidates
• ☐ Check references before making offer
• ☐ Provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates

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