Unstructured interviews can be challenging. Unlike structured competency based interviews, where questions are predefined and follow a specific order, unstructured interviews are more conversational and fluid. This flexibility can make it difficult to know how to respond effectively, especially when the questions are open-ended or vague. Even though there is... read more →
Nov
05
Oct
24
As you ascend the career ladder, landing a senior leadership position becomes about more than just highlighting your past experience. It's about proving you have the leadership potential to shape the future of an organisation. And here's the urgency: in today's competitive market, failing to showcase this potential effectively during... read more →
Oct
07
Job interviews or boards can be daunting for anyone, but for introverts, the experience can be particularly challenging. The pressure to be outgoing, articulate, and quick on your feet may seem overwhelming if you naturally prefer reflection over small talk. However, being an introvert can actually be a powerful asset... read more →
Sep
26
Based on anecdotal feedback from many of my clients over the years, the most difficult aspect of a senior leader position interview is often demonstrating strategic vision and leadership capability. This challenge encompasses several critical areas that you will need to address effectively at interview. So how can you optimise... read more →
Sep
09
Even in a competency based interview the questions “Tell me about yourself” or "Why should you be promoted?" are often the first things you’ll hear. They may seem like icebreakers, but are one of the most important questions you’ll have to answer. The open-ended prompt is your chance to make... read more →
Aug
22
We recently ran a Twitter poll with some concerning results. We asked what officers thought the fairest way was of deciding promotion. The results are above. As you can see the majority of officers (at 40%) saw “Line Manager Review” as the best way to promote, 14% thought “Time of... read more →
Aug
16
Competency-based interviews and strength-based interviews are two distinct approaches used in recruitment and selection to assess candidates and enable a more informed decision by the recruiting force. Although competency based processes are more common you may find elements of strength based interviews being incorporated into processes as well. What are... read more →
Aug
11
In discussions with officers from many forces (especially GMP, PSNI & MPS), it’s becoming clear that forward facing or situational questions are coming popular again in police promotion processes. Lots of forces are now including them either as the only question type used or in combination with more ‘traditional’ past... read more →
Mar
29
Situational Leadership is a leadership theory that suggests that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership. Instead, effective leadership depends on the leader's ability to adapt to the needs of the situation and the team members being led. The model proposes that the leader should adjust their leadership style based... read more →
Jan
16
New Year is obviously a time when resolutions are put in place and we have a clear vision for the year ahead, whether it be personal or professional. So how effective is setting goals or resolutions? In 1979 there was a Harvard Business School MBA study on goal setting. The... read more →