- How can I prepare for an interview?
- What sort of questions will be asked at interview?
- How long will it take to hear back?
- Can I get post-interview feedback?
- Why can't I get an interview?
1. How can I prepare for an interview?
There are several ways that you can prepare for an interview:
- Review your responses to the selection criteria and pick several other examples that you could use for each
- Do a mock interview using the criteria and questions centred around them
- Do some research on the Defence web-page to gain an understanding of the department
- Think of your top three skills or qualities and what you could offer in the role.
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2. What sort of questions will be asked at interview?
The questions at interview will be centred around the selection criteria and duties. The questions could be behavioural or hypothetical and are designed to demonstrate your skills and abilities.
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3. How long will it take to hear back?
This will depend on the number of applicants being interviewed. In most instances the panel will attempt to advise applicants within several weeks of the interview. You can ask the selection co-ordinator what the expected time-frame is.
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4. Can I get post-interview feedback?
Yes you can contact the selection co-ordinator for feed-back. This is a good way to improve for future interviews.
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5. Why can’t I get an interview?
If you are having difficulty getting an interview, ask yourself:
- am I going for the right job for my skills and abilities?
- am I providing all the required information in my application?
- am I preparing a good application which demonstrates my skills, abilities and experience and how they relate to the requirements of the job?
To improve your application in the future, you can contact the selection co-ordinator for post-assessment feedback.
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