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      HEO Interview

      28 Nov 2017
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience

      Other HEO interview reviews for Defra

      HEO Interview

      25 May 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Defra

      Interview

      There was only a single stage interview. The panel consisted of 3 persons and was online. I was asked competency based questions in line with civil service behaviours. I answered in the STAR format, citing relevant examples from my past experience. The panellists were polite and encouraging.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell us a situation where you effectively managed multiple asks.
      Answer question
      1
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Defra

      Interview

      Following an online Situational Judgement Test and a competency form, I was invited to interview. This involved several competency-based questions in accordance with the standard set by the Civil Service's Competency Framework.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      When have you made an effective decision?
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      HEO Interview

      4 Nov 2021
      Anonymous interview candidate
      London, England
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Defra (London, England) in Jan 2020

      Interview

      Online app and test included questions about numeracy and situation st judgement test interview panel of three really nice people questions around civil service frame work and warm up questions

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell us about yourself ?
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