“THERE IS VERY LITTLE THAT COULD ACTUALLY BE PREPARED FOR MANY OF THE

EXERCISES AND THE BEST PREPARATION IS THEREFORE A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP!

FOR THE INTERVIEW, I THINK IT IS USEFUL TO HAVE

THOUGHT THROUGH IN ADVANCE

HOW YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES RELATE TO
THE COMPETENCIES OUTLINED REQUIRED,
AND HOW YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY DEMONSTRATED
THESE COMPETENCIES.”

List of Core Skills that are often Assessed

But also, bear in mind, because you are applying for an AD position, think …. leadership!

Houses of Parliament EPSO Competencies

Ability to learn the rules and conventions of parliamentary learning and development;
practice quickly

Strong interpersonal skills working with others

communicating,

Adaptability and willingness to take on new tasks delivering quality and results,

Stamina, both physical and intellectual resilience;

Capacity to think quickly and logically under pressure analysis and problem solving;
prioritising and organising;

The initiative to make and use personal contacts

and leadership
(only for Administrators).
 Situational and Judgement Tests

It would appear that it is possible to prepare for these.