National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP) for Local Government
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National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP) for Local Government interview questions
based on 12 ratings - Updated Oct 24, 2025
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I applied online. The process took 8 months. I interviewed at National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP) for Local Government (London, England) in Jul 2024
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Can be quite lengthy with video, assessment centre , written task and personal statement and then final stage interview. You need to research well about the local authority you want to be part of- read the corporate strategy and be well versed in it
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How do you identify with the council's values and what does that mean to you?
I applied online. I interviewed at National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP) for Local Government in Jun 2025
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4 stages as described on the website. The video interview involves 3 questions with about 2 minutes to prepare and 6 minutes to record a 2-minute answer. And afterwards will reach to half-day virtual assessment centre with 3 assessments (written, group discussion, presentation) and eventually an interview with the council.
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Question 1
How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations? Tell us about a time when you worked in a team. Why local government? Why do you want to work for them? What are some of the biggest challenges and/or opportunities facing this council and the sector?
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Challenging process and pressurised timed interview and assessment but plenty of support and guidance to help you prepare. The recruitment process is quite long and takes a good 6 months.