I applied online. I interviewed at Cumberland Council (Workington, England) in Apr 2025
Interview
The interview followed a straightforward structure, focusing on engineering competency questions with STAR based responses. It included a ten minute self introduction and was conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams, with questions aligned to practical engineering responsibilities.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me the ways the council can generate funding for its projects
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Cumberland Council (Merrylands) in Jun 2023
Interview
There was a simple one page application form where you were required to upload your CV and answer some basic questions. Once you submitted your resume you would be sent a confirmation email advising that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date. The interview itself involved 3 people, it was an in person interview only.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Tell us about yourself? 2. Why did you apply for this job specifically? 3. Do you have any leadership or training experience