Civil Service (Seeing The Bigger Picture) Interview Tips

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

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[@denise0707]

Thanks for all of your great videos Jac. This one helped me prepare for my first ever GRADE 7 interview and I got it!! I'm so pleased!

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Fantastic!

[@laurenroper3917]

I find a lot of working in the civil service revolves around being very self aware, not just about your contribution but yourself as a whole and the impact you have on others around you, too. I kind of really like that.

[@ginjuice8951]

Just got a job offer with the HO because of your help. You’re a legend👍🏾😊

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Love to see it - congrats!

[@SmithyD86]

The 5 Why's is a problem solving technique, didn't ever think to use it outside of that function really.

[@anamarialascar4695]

I am very happy with these vidios as I am preparing for an interview with HO. I have been through an interview in the past with HO and I haven't been successuful as I didn't know wthat to expect and how to answer the questions. Thank you

[@Fermerswife]

I discovered your channel when I was struggling with this competency. Pleased to report that your videos helped me have a successful g7 interview & I have since recommended to quite a few people. Thank you!

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

That's awesome - congrats.

[@denise0707]

Congrats and well done!!!! I found out this week that I've been successful in applying for a G7 post too.

[@Laz651]

I love this. I've subscribed. There aren't many resources on KZbin for civil service job interview preparation. So this is a gem! Please do more (I'm currently in my second year working at the civil service at a junior level, looking to apply for other jobs but needed guidance on how to structure answers)!!!!

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Thanks for subscribing and I'm glad you liked them :) I will be doing more videos on other behaviours but are there any other topics for videos that you would find helpful?

[@Laz651]

@@JacWilliamsVideo I do like what you said in another video (when you reached a benchmark level of subscribers) about looking to do videos on personal finance and possibly investing. I've currently just started investing via Vanguard and I want to learn a lot more about that area- it's definitely not something we're taught at school growing up in the UK in mainstream education. I would also love other videos on other behaviours too!!! :D

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

@@Laz651 okay awesome! Glad that stuff appeals to you as well as I'm super interested in investing and personal finance :D

[@leeklass3907]

Thanks for your video Jac to help me get my head around what is a tricky behiour to understand and enable me to write an example of this behaviour

[@michellewootton2213]

Thanks Have you got a video for managing a quality service please

[@financialgrowth-tt4778]

You've put this soo basically! Thank you, Jac :)

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

You're welcome :)

[@amandafrancis2871]

This was soooooo helpful Jac! I've been going round in circles, wrestling with this behaviour and your video has just made it incredibly simple - fell a bit of an idiot but at least now think I can write a good behaviour on this - thanks VERY much!!

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

You're welcome Amanda, good luck!

[@jessicasian1991]

this has helped me so much, thank you!

[@Red1Green2Blue3]

Can you give some examples of Strength Questions for Seeing the Big Picture? Thanks!

[@naimataibjee4676]

Thank you for this video...I used your examples to apply for a job in the moj and have just got an interview 👍🏼 Please do share more examples..

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Awesome!

thank you for a very helpful video!

[@sonique2255]

These videos helped me so much! I ended up getting the offer for an assistant forensic psychologist role and accepted it!

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Awesome news, congrats

[@sonique2255]

@@JacWilliamsVideo thank you so much, the videos really made the difference

[@coraboswell3652]

Brilliant video Jac!

[@xtroy2611]

Hi Jac, great video and advice. If you update this video I'd add something to the "why" questions: "how."

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Good shout :)

[@borgm]

Thanks for these videos. How about something that covers Government Statistical Services (GSS)?

[@raginijoshi1108]

How do you stick to boundaries

[@teresadouglas5750]

Do you have a video on how to structure a behavioural answer and actual examples?

[@simanawaz6276]

Hi is it possible if u can do a video in leadership for the civil service. I found your videos very interesting and helpful. Thank you 😊

[@1107861214ali]

Really great video, enjoyed it, thanks and o think you were spot on with your explanation.

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Thanks a lot Ali

[@philipcooper1756]

Really excellent videos Jac!

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Glad you like them!

[@habbas]

Awesome video. Thank you Jac

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

No problem 👍

[@tmaddgh6962]

Brilliant stuff

[@sezenayli8706]

Hi Jac your videos are great I have a recorded interview how does that work

[@annagriffiths1882]

Great video Jac really helpful

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Glad you think so!

[@wdnb995]

Hi Jac, loving the videos. A friend who works in the CS suggested I watch as I'm applying for a role within CPS. I am stuck on the 'Seeing the Big Picture' as it asks what skills I would hope to gain if successful. Do I need to answer using STAR? Thanks

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Hey, probably not STAR for that no. It sounds like they're more interested in hearing about what you want to get out of the role for that behaviour.

[@wdnb995]

@@JacWilliamsVideo Ahh, I understand! Thank you Jac.

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Note to self: Smile more in videos :)

[@reginavm5100]

Isn't neccesary. Your content is just right !

[@Saj009]

😂

[@redwanahmed2306]

Great video. Try and cover the other behaviours too!

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Anyone’s in particular?

[@redwanahmed5491]

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[@user-kf8nf9zp8j]

Hi Jac! Your videos have been extremely useful for my interviews so a big thanks. However, I seem to get confused on this particular behaviour (seeing the big picture). What is the best way to link the impact of strategic goals/ objectives of the organisation with own performance/ work? I've got two more interviews scheduled in the coming days and any tips would be greatly appreciated! :)

[@matthewohare5273]

Brilliant guide

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Thanks Matthew :)

[@sofiakhan1318]

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[@JacWilliamsVideo]

I'm an SEO so my videos are speaking to that grade and below.

[@denise0707]

@@JacWilliamsVideo your video helped me prepare for my first ever Grade 7 interview and I was successful 😊

[@mariavalino7183]

Are you at SEO level? Well Done!! Excellent videos!

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Yes I am. Thank you :)

[@Guitarsandothercrap]

Thanks so much for this, extremely clear and useful!

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@krishna6083]

How can a foreigner get a civil service job in USA?

[@mikewilkinson9048]

Thanks for the great videos, Jac. They give me a new perspective as I prepare to have another go at a promotion to Grade 7. P.S. We can tell you're not really a government analyst, though. If you were, you wouldn't have a mac in your background... ;-)

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

haha you've caught me out Mike!

[@denise0707]

All the best Mike. I just got a G7 role. Thankfully it was my first application at this grade. Jac's video really helped me

[@abz4498]

Really helpful. Can you do one for making effective decision?

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

I'll try and think of some tips for that one :)

[@Sam69919]

Hi Jac, are the interviews pre-recorded?

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

hey! Not from my experience no.

[@mariadenisatimofte8078]

Hi, does anyone know how long do I have to wait to hear back from the CS after the interview?? And thanks a lot for your videos Jac, they are really helpful!

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Varies by department but usually 1-2 weeks. Thanks!

[@stevehulmew3085]

I paused!

[@JacWilliamsVideo]

Yes Steve! haha