Can I reuse the examples from my written application at interview?
Reusing Civil Service Application Examples at Interview
Hello,
I passed the sift for a HEO role using three behaviour statements. The interview assesses the same three behaviours, so I planned to deliver the same examples almost word for word.
I know those examples scored well, but I am worried the panel will expect completely new evidence or think I have not prepared anything else.
Can I reuse them?
Quick Answer
Yes, you can reuse strong written examples when they answer the interview questions. Prepare them in spoken form, add the detail removed by the word limit and keep reserve examples available in case the question wording requires a different situation.
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