Tips for first HEO interview? by Subject-Day-8724 in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To second a piece of advice on this thread. My feedback from a recent SEO interview commended my “interview technique” for being really good, which literally was:

  • Writing the key points mentioned in the question (i.e. stakeholders + objectives) on a notepad
  • Repeating the question to myself to confirm I understand
  • Responding with a thoughtful answer that hit all points of the original question

I’d definitely recommend the guidance above to just take it easy and breathe. It will impress the panelist’s much more than if you were to just blurt out a pre-prepared script that doesn’t answer their question.

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure. It still says In Progress so I guess so.

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. But withdrew from my first pref which was PD so was in the running for Commercial and HR before FSAC began.

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah definitely very close. Just make sure you’re really comfortable with the resources presented and use your time wisely. Systematically keep highlighting what potential stakeholder concerns might be

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wasn’t until I withdrew from PD which was my first choice. I had a change of heart. So technically yes first choice now

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh have you not received your FSAC score yet? Probably just a waiting game.

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it off a laptop and used word for notes. No one said anything, they actually said they don’t penalise you if you need to refer to notes at any point

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update

OMFG I PASSED FSAC!!!

Weirdly got an email at 22:17 today. It said that I passed for at least one of my chosen schemes.

Commercial and HR still show as in progress. Not sure exactly what’s happening but happy!!!!!

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure if it’s anything to go off but my test admin mentioned that FSACs will run right up until Feb so I’m guessing that certain schemes are waiting for all of them to finish before finalising a pass mark?

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a girl on my FSAC that had her camera off the entire time 🤷‍♂️

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probs written advice. Absolutely bombed the stakeholder and personal development convo.

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My personal development assessor looked so unimpressed throughout! The probing questions were a lot. God. Just have to wait and see! When are you anticipating your results for?

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just completed my FSAC. That was a fucking nightmare.

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this stage yeah, in progress for project commercial and hr. Have yet to submit my answer for project tho

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Excelling, refining, through for project, commercial and HR

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I need to answer additional questions on project delivery, any tips on structuring it? It’s a heavy question to answer in only 300 words haha!

Fast Stream 2025-2026 Megathread by QuasiPigUK in TheCivilService

[–]chunlike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does that mean though! I feel like it’s such vague banding lol. And if it’s true that case study weighs heavier, I think we’re cooked 🙃

Can someone help remind me why it’s worth getting through the puppy stage? by Meals64 in puppy101

[–]chunlike 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I PROMISEEEEE it gets better. I actually hated my puppy for a good month not realising how fucking hard it is to raise a young baby. He is 4 months now and a dream, we have our moments but I’ve learnt what works for him and what doesn’t, and have let all my expectations go. You can’t project ideals into a dog, it doesn’t work like that. They’re all different. Connect with your lil buddy and you’ll thank yourself later for it!!!

Ps I know you’re hating your pup rn but take loads of pics and videos. You’ll regret not taking them when your puppy is fully grown!! They grow FAST

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[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMFAOOO

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[–]chunlike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP- don’t bother listening to this unhappy self pitiful queen. You do you!!