Policy Advisor Interview Questions
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Policy Advisor interview questions shared by candidates
What makes you the best qualified candidate for the job
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Experience and dedication Loyalty and respect for any job
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Self determination and the urge to to learn new things, experience and expertise in what I do Less
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Creative thinking is vital for any policy analyst when creating new ideas and reviewing current ones. As a team lead in my Social Issues Policy Shop team at Our National Conversation, the importance of writing and brainstorming is vital Less
Describe an ambiguous situation and how you dealt with it
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I was presenting to an audience that were predominately Māori, and it wasn't long before I realised that not all understood te reo Māori. . To appease the situation I immediately changed my delivered and presented in English and Māori. Less
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Describe the situation relevant to me and discussed the actions i took, the the result of those actions Less
First question When was the last time you were happy Another question Wnat doesnt killyou make you stronger. Do you agree
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I babbled incoherently. Needless to say I didnt get the job. Not a single question about the EU! ( i have a background in EU studies. I came out thinking the EU officials will make mincemeat out of this lot. Less
Behaviour - Working together Interview question - Tell me about a time you worked together. And how did you manage working with difficult stakeholders (along these line) Behaviour - Managing a quality service Tell us about a time you managed a quality service.
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I used the STAR method. Was clear and concise about each point.
Tell me about a time that you have shown strategic vision.
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It's a great shame they take so long to send results
How I can contribute to the organization. Addressed specific questions about skills. Tested knowledge about government processes such as finance, procurement.
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Badly.
