All applicants to the Civil Service are assessed against a set criteria which is relevant to the role being applied for. This criteria is known as the Civil Service Success Profiles. The Civil Service Success Profiles Framework can be categorised…
Author Archives: Gemma Butler
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Jun
Jun
Applying for an officer role in the UK armed forces requires a deep understanding of current affairs and the ability to discuss them intelligently. Group discussions are a common part of the selection process, where candidates must demonstrate their awareness and […]
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Jun
Jun
The Army Officer Selection Board Assessment is arguably the toughest element of the selection process for candidates joining the Army as an Officer. After completing the two-day briefing this is the next stage of the rigorous selection process that is designed to identify candidates […]
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May
May
The Admiralty Interview Board is arguably the toughest element of the selection process for candidates joining the Royal Navy as an Officer. After completing the SHINE interview and the Defence Aptitude Assessments this is the next stage of the rigorous selection process that is designed to […]
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May
May
The RAF OASC Assessment Tests are arguably the toughest element of the selection process for candidates joining the RAF as an Officer or Aircrew member. This rigorous selection process is designed to identify candidates with the skills, aptitude, and potential to excel […]
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Oct
Oct
The interview is designed to assess your knowledge of a firefighter’s role and, in particular, how you can meet the personal qualities and attributes that are relevant to the role. The majority of questions are usually based around the personal qualities and attributes (PQAs) but you should also prepare for […]
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Oct
Oct
No matter which Fire and Rescue Service you want to join the UK, you’ll need to pass several written ability tests to get recruited. These tests are designed to assess your cognitive skills in several areas, and allow recruiters to evaluate how suitable you are for the non-physical side of the role […]
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Sep
You have been successful as a train driver in Europe, Australia, or the United States, so does your license permit you to apply for UK train driver roles and work on UK networks? Let’s find out!
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Aug
The 11+ Kent Test is an exam which is used to determine whether a candidate is suitable for grammar school. The test comprises of two papers, one containing an English section and a maths section, and the other containing a […]
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Aug
Aug
Homonyms are words which are spelt or pronounced the same, but have different meanings. Nobody’s perfect, and at some point in their life almost everyone has got two or more words mixed up. Here’s a few of the most common mix ups.
