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How the board interviews

“Rest assured that during your interview, the panel are only interested in the content of what you have to say and your suitability for the job.”

publicjobsInterview advice

publicjobs.ie · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

The board judges the content

Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.

Example

“The examples provided are then probed by the interview board, to explore the evidence further.”

publicjobsInterview advice

publicjobs.ie · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Expect your example to be probed

Practise choosing a referee who saw the work you describe.

Example

“However, they also explore the candidate’s skills, strengths, knowledge, values, motivation and interests.”

publicjobsInterview advice

publicjobs.ie · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Capability interviews go wider

Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.

Example

“Give your best example of utilising technology/digital solutions to address challenges?”

publicjobsInterview advice

publicjobs.ie · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

A sample question on technology

Practise a round where the AI rule changes between stages.

Example

“It is important to remember that the interview panel want to hear about YOUR experience, skills and qualities that prepare you for the job in question.”

publicjobsInterview advice

publicjobs.ie · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Talk about your own experience

Practise choosing the example that shows the behaviour this round assesses.

Example

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