If you are preparing for interviews in the public sector, including the Civil Service Assessment Centre, Richard Jackson will be able to advise on how to prepare and perform well on the day, whether you are concerned about preparing and giving a presentation, written policy recommendations, succeeding in a group discussion or handling a panel interview. If you have pre-prepared material related to your next assessment, you can use the time to try out your interview technique and receive feedback on your performance. Richard is a retired senior civil servant with extensive experience of Civil Service recruitment, including being a panel member for the Government Legal Service Legal Trainee Assessment Centre.

You need to book your 45 minute appointment time through CareerConnect, then attach your CV and indicate which Fast Stream or department that you are applying for on the booking form. It will be passed on to Richard before your session. Once you have logged in to CareerConnect go to the Appointments menu and select Book Appointment. Then select Civil Service: Assessment Centre Support and click on Show Results. The available dates and times (if any) will appear. Click on Book Now next to the relevant date and time. Appointments will open one week before the session date. Please phone reception (01865 274646) if you have any questions or particular requirements that may help you to access this event.