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Winning that SES job—some practical insights
Advancing your career to the SES level can be challenging for even the most experienced and confident individual. If you are looking for insights into the SES selection process, tips on how best to present your claims and strategies to position yourself for success, then this program is for you.
This practical, one-day program is run as a small group, creating a confidential setting that will enable you to share and obtain information to make you more competitive in future recruitment rounds. The program includes a short mock interview with a selection panel made up of the facilitators and an experienced SES officer. You will have the opportunity to receive feedback on your performance as well as having a DVD of the session to reflect on after the program.
The program will be facilitated by the Executive Intelligence Group, a company that has an extensive background in executive search and recruitment within the APS and in helping agencies build the capability of their leadership teams. They will provide unique and expert advice to support EL 2s seeking to join the SES.
Program overview
- An overview of what the SES environment is really like
- Analysis using the Whole Brain Thinking Model
- Considering whether you have the ‘right’ background and experience
- Selecting the role you ‘fit’ best
- How to present your CV and written application
- How to manage the interview process
- Participation in a mock interview with a selection panel
- How to manage feedback—positive, negative and seemingly inconsistent.
Participant benefits
- Self awareness and assessment in terms of ‘readiness’ and ‘fit’ for the SES
- Insights into how best to prepare your application and conduct yourself at interview (each participant will receive a DVD copy of their performance and feedback received)
- Direct and immediate experience in presenting for interview at the SES level and managing feedback constructively.
Who should attend
EL 2s
Further information
Please contact the program manager on 02 6202 3522 , or email nationalcalendarteam@apsc.gov.au.
Terms and conditions
For cancellation and transfer terms and conditions please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/learn/cancellation.htm.
