Home Office - Single Competent Authority Decision-maker

Hi I had an interview for this too a few weeks back, how did everyone’s interview go? Fingers crossed!

I just ran out of time for one example but did say most of what I wanted to say so still hopeful considering there are lots of roles. Hope we don't have to wait until 31st December to hear back.

Hi anyone had any feedback

Hi guys, I'm going to apply for a position in Glasgow. Has anyone got any tips for the CV/personal statement?

Hi guys is the interview a pre recorded interview? Or is there someone on the other side asking you questions. Also does anyone remember what questions they got asked? Would appreciate it thanks!

Yes, it is a pre-recorded interview via launchpad app. If it's three behaviours then 3 main questions and 3 strength questions so in total 6 questions. For main behaviour questions, practise your answer to last 4 minutes and for strength based around 3 minutes. At the beginning of the interview you will be given a practise question....also in the beginning you are told it's around 11-12 questions but don't be fazed as they also include showing your various documents as part of the questions....it will only be 6 in total if three behaviours...and use the STAR model. Good luck! p.s the questions will be only to do with the behaviours asked in the advert and you can find loads of examples on the Internet. Mine was back in November so don't remember much as was in a daze...

Sorry new here so can't reply to a dm. Strength questions..hhhmmm...let me think...
OK, I was asked about why I want to join the civil service as a practice question and this is not scored, anything recent I have done that I am proud of AND what do I do when I make mistakes and how do I feel? Also what do I enjoy doing in my spare time.... Now let me think if I can jog my memory to post about the behaviour questions....it's all coming back to me like a nightmare...uuggghhh

Yup....behaviour questions were not too bad but strength ones you have think on the feet and come across as natural. Making effective decisions was describe a time when you have to make a difficult decision....communication and influencing was describe a time when you had to communicate something important to a group of individuals and how you dealt with it...Delivering at pace was describe a time when you had to meet a tight deadline....this is off the top of my head and me going in to traumatised part of my brain....I have a migraine now so I am off....Again good luck...

Accepted my informal offer 21.12.20, all checks completed except for security checks. Apparently you should receive a link to create an account on NSV portal, fill out the form for CTC checks and then wait 4-6weeks for checks to clear and then get a formal offer if you pass. Me thinks start date will be around in May/June time. FYI still waiting for my NSV link so fingers crossed.

I also accepted my provisional offer around the same time. I received an email in early Feb telling me to submit my security questionnaire. I submitted it on the NSV website on the same day and it is currently showing as Completed. I've received no further communication yet, however.

Accepted my informal offer 21.12.20, all checks completed except for security checks. Apparently you should receive a link to create an account on NSV portal, fill out the form for CTC checks and then wait 4-6weeks for checks to clear and then get a formal offer if you pass. Me thinks start date will be around in May/June time. FYI still waiting for my NSV link so fingers crossed.