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Application Sift
screeningAn automated and manual review of your CV and personal statement against the Civil Service Success Profiles and specific job criteria.
Civil Service BehavioursData entry accuracyAdministrative experienceAttention to detailTechnical requirements matching
Tips
- •Align your personal statement directly with the language found in the Civil Service Success Profiles.
- •Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) in your written responses to ensure clarity.
- •Ensure every claim about your administrative skills is backed by a concrete example of a time you used them.
- •Proofread your application multiple times to demonstrate the attention to detail required for lab work.
Sample Questions (5)
- 1.Provide an example of how you have used Microsoft Excel to manage or organize data accurately.
- 2.Describe a time you had to handle a high volume of administrative tasks. How did you ensure you met your deadlines?
- 3.How do you ensure accuracy when entering sensitive information into a computerized system?
- 4.Give an example of a time you worked effectively as part of a team to complete a project.
- 5.Why are you interested in a public service role with the UKHSA?
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Formal Panel Interview
hiring manager60 minA panel interview with a Lab Manager and a scientist focusing on technical competency, safety awareness, and behavioral alignment.
Lab safety and COSHH complianceHandling pressureProblem-solving in a lab environmentTeam collaborationAdherence to Standard Operating Procedures