Hi All
I have a second interview for a local authority which can only be a good sign? It will consist of the same panel as before but now with the Finance Director chairing the interview.
What can I expect at a second interview for a local authority?
Cheers
Dave
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Further questions on your experience and whether/how you will be able to fit into the LG systems,experience and team bonding whilst serving the common good (you'll soon learn to talk like that)
Is that.....
Further questions on your experience and whether/how you will be able to fit into the LG systems,experience and team bonding whilst serving the common good (you'll soon learn to talk like that)
Is that during the programming, sorry, induction week? My wife works for our Council and I have noticed that the Newspeak is modifying her vocabulary!!!!!!
Competence based?
If it's a competence-based process then there will be a pen picture of the person they want somewhere in the job description - defining that person's competences in terms of how they behave.
Try to find examples from your experience of when you've exhibited those behaviours and competences, and be ready to talk about them.
Break a leg
Fingers crossed you get the job but if you don't
maybe it wouldn't have suited you anywayyou've gained valuable experience. Ask for feedback if they don't give it to you anyway. The worst that can happen is they say no.
In my experience working in Local Government
The first interview should have been competency based as you say it was. The second interview usually occurs when there is a surplus of good candidates. It can take almost any format so is difficult to prepare for. I suggest you get up to date on current issues in public sector finance.
Confused
Housing Associations are quite different from local authorities. Their regulatory and legal regimes are different. Do you mean an ALMO Housing Company?
Well then...
Their procedures may be completely different from local authorities. Being an admitted body to an LGPS has no impact on their accounting or legal position. I recommend you forget all about local authorities and bone up on housing associations.
OK Dave
It was just because it appears you had typed it twice which seemed like more than a typo.
Maybe not then...
Perhaps the following may be of interest
Housing Finance Corporation information: http://www.thfcorp.com/investing/investing-in-social-housing.pdf
I spent a few years working as a Capital Finance Officer for a HA, and the majority of my day to day work was administrating the large loan portfolios, and their teatment in the accounts.
congratulations
Usual fee in the post please. Brown envelope and cash (but no euros or drachmas).
Seriously, well done. Asking AW for advice was either a brilliant piece of initiative or a reckless gamble. Only you will ever know.