In the Public Sector, it's vital to acknowledge that the retention of talented individuals begins with an effective recruitment process. 

Even if you are a seasoned public sector professional, attending an interview can still be daunting.

Have you ever been exposed to ghosting when hiring new employees? Initially a phenomenon on the dating scene, ‘ghosting’ has moved into the workplace over the last couple of years.

In a competitive public sector marketplace, hiring can be a long and drawn-out process for the hiring manager or senior employee within an organisation whose job it is to lead the process.

So, you’ve found your ideal public sector job role  – now you need to convince the recruiting manager that you are the right person for that role.

Vacancies for professionals in charity organisations, the public sector and NHS are at an all-time high. Consequently, it’s a candidate-driven marketplace, with top talent able to have their pick of multiple offers.

Whether you’ve got a vacancy in your public sector team for a Chief Finance Officer or are creating a brand-new Head of Procurement role – before you start thinking about applicants and interviews, you need to set a few things in motion.

Organisations across the housing, NHS and charity sectors are implementing competency-based interviews to evaluate potential candidates across all levels of the business.