You do not submit a CV but submit a personal statement of why you match the job description, and an online form. You are then invited to interview. For some jobs DBS check required. Some interviews at HCC were competency based, but the Finance Assistant role was not. The questions asked were more direct such as what are your skills and experience, what makes a good team, and why are procedures important - rather than asking for examples where you display a certain skill.

Telephone interview with agency fiest who deaceibed the role and asked to match agaianst aspirations and expectations and then F2F interview with Council which was also on similar lines. Environment was very welcoming and encouraging. Completely two way stream of communication.