Skills for success
We use an assessment framework called ‘Skills for Success’ which provides a list of competencies we test during recruitment with a detailed description of each.
Competencies are core skills which are universal and not job-specific, they can be applied to a wide variety of positions and contexts.
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Competencies vary based on the grade and seniority of the role and candidates are not tested on all, only those most relevant to the role – usually 4 in total.
You can find the competencies required for a specific role listed in the job advert.
View the framework
View the Skills for Success framework online in our Candidate Guide.
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