Mobile Only and the Death of Immobile Recruiting

Mobile Only and the Death of Immobile Recruiting Deloitte is predicting that 30-40% of the population will have mobile-only internet by 2022 hence a deeper reliance on mobile/cell/tablet activities. This number may be even higher in certain countries, so international recruiters need to take note. This prediction means that the activities and buyers journeys of these people need to be at the front of recruiters minds If people only use their mobile to interact with the web what does this mean for recruiting workflows? So Recruiters Can Rely on A Low Fibre Diet? With the prediction that your buyers have little need now for fibre networks, it makes them more mobile than ever. (No more letters to candidates asking them to be in the phone box tomorrow at 6 pm for their phone interview!) Adverts, website content, surveys, calls to action, email campaigns all of these need reviewing to take this trend into account The use of more traditional systems to communicate needs review (eg. email only). What this does mean is that users will be even more beholden to their mobiles so accessing the 3Cs (candidates, clients, and consultants!) through them will never be easier IF recruiters get down with new and innovative ways of communicating and attracting. Plus what are the typical behaviors of a mobile-only user and how will this potentially disrupt the candidate/client/consultant buyers journey? How is your content adapted for mobile users? If we start at awareness, and the content viewed (and ideally interacted with) on mobile is not fit for consumption or interaction, you lost me at Hello Mobile Not Just for Executive Search Recruiters The stats also tell us that the mobile-only theory will level out the playing field, in that this tech trend will not be restricted to the more wealthy. In fact, low-income households are more like to be mobile-only so again, recruiters who want to attract this level need to plan. Which of you out there hires people on less than £30k? What is your mobile-only plan? The same can also be said for mobile-only being more about the younger talent pool, than the older but you dont need a Deloitte prediction to tell you that! Recruiters May Need to Think Small So many recruitment marketers have gone a little crazy, coloring-in their websites and online platforms. This can hurt your buyers will slow rendering and high HTTP requests. We worked with Volcanic on a number of web audits and found that most recruitment websites suffered from speed issues due to these two elements. Note that mobile-only users are likely to suffer from slower speeds than their wired friends, and so your website needs to be sympathetic to this. Perhaps recruitment marketers need to have a low bandwidth version of their sites to compensate for this trend?

Looking at a person spec How to make the employer interview you.

Looking at a person spec How to make the employer interview you. Many jobs will be advertised with a person specification (“PS”) which will set out the   attributes, skills and experience an employer is looking for. Its important to look for this; it may be tucked away in the depths of an application pack. Once youve found it, heres how to use it to make sure you get an interview for  the job. Whats  a PS for? Often the PS will break down the requirements for a candidate for a job into essential and desirable. Be really honest with yourself when you look at it. If youre unable to demonstrate that you have the overwhelming majority of the “essential” skills and experience then it may not be worth pursuing an application. You need to be less worried about the desirable criteria although if you do not have any you might feel concerned that your application may not succeed. How does the employer use this? Typically an employer will be scoring applications with reference to the PS. Quite simply the applicants with the highest scores will be invited to interview. If this transparent process is being adopted it won’t matter what networking youve done or how nice you are. If you can’t demonstrate that you meet the PS, you will not be interviewed. How can you make sure that you score highly on assessment? You need to work through the person specification mapping your skills and experience to the requirements. I think it can be helpful to do this on a piece of paper first. I like listing my experience against the criteria but if youre more of a visual thinker perhaps a spider diagram would  work better for you? How to start writing your response Once youve identified your relevant attributes I would start at the top of the PS and deal with each point in turn. The requirement for certain educational qualifications might come first. Don’t just assume that because youve already laboriously uploaded all your educational attainments (back to GCSE) elsewhere in the application,   you don’t need to deal with this. I would still start my supporting statement or cover letter with the words “I have a degree in… and a post graduate qualification in…” Even if youre on a word count this doesn’t use up many. You save the assessor from flicking back through your application to find the relevant attributes.  Make it as easy as you can. I would then recommend moving on to deal with each section in order as it comes. Again this is going to save the assessor time and make him or her more predisposed to give you a higher mark where there is any element of discretion. So how does this “marking work”? The employer assessor is likely to have a sheet which lists the key attributes and allows for a score of perhaps 1 to 5, to reflect the level of success achieved by the applicant against each requirement in the answer. A top score will involve clear evidence of whatever the employer has asked for. An example might be: Essential criteria: Ability to work effectively in a team. An answer could be as follows: “I am experienced and effective when working in teams. At university I was on the executive committee of the debating society. We had to organise debates, fix venues, invite speakers, and promote attendance among students.” Is this good or bad? How would it be scored? It demonstrates an understanding of teamwork and talks about a situation when teamwork would have been required. Those are positives. However, it gives no indication of the actual role that the individual took in the team, or of how that effective team working happened. Its not a strong answer. It might score 2 to 3 out of 5. How about this? “I held the post of speaker secretary for the university debating society. I discussed possible speakers with other committee members before making approaches to those speakers. At one point I realised that the publicity officer was struggling to juggle academic work and publicity, I offered to help with the social media and at the next committee meeting raised the inequity of committee members workloads with the committee generally, this led to a discussion of workloads and agreement that several others would help with discreet aspects of marketing under the supervision of our publicity officer. I would bring these team working skills to your post”. Better? Yes! This shows how the individual worked in a team and displays genuine teamwork, we know what steps he/she took personally but it links throughout to the team. What if you don’t have an answer to one of the criteria? Try not to leave any points unaddressed. If, for example, you are a PG student and a job asks for experience with grant applications and you haven’t made any, then think laterally. Did you get a grant from somewhere for those PG studies? Yes? Then you made a grant application. That answer isn’t going to give you a score at the top end of a range but it will give you some marks. Every point counts in determining who gets interviewed! What if you find you are repeating yourself? Don’t refer to the same evidence to meet more than one of the criteria. Go back to the list, or spider diagram, you did as a starting point and think of different examples for different sections of the PS. Generally never repeat yourself on an application form. The employer is almost certainly having to read a lot of applications, he/she does not want to go round in circles in one application. What if answering the PS doesn’t give you a chance to write about what youre proud of? If you are really keen to talk about something in your application, but it does not link to anything in the PS then look back more generally at the job application pack. Does it relate to anything there? If so, work it in, perhaps at the end after you have answered the PS. If, on the other hand, it is not relevant to anything requested you need to think very carefully about whether you can bear to leave it out. For example, your proudest moment might be when you rescued a drowning dog from a freezing river. You might be able to use this as an example of quick thinking, resourcefulness or even observation but, of itself, this is not likely to be that relevant to a graduate role. And when you have finished answering the PS? Go back and start reading it again and checking it for grammar and spelling mistakes. Be critical about whether your examples are relevant. Good luck!

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese What to Consider Before Accepting a Counteroffer

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese What to Consider Before Accepting a Counteroffer Once upon a time there was a manager who searched the job market far and wide for just the right job candidate. When the candidate was found, the manager was very happy and tendered a fair and just offer. But the candidate said he needed a few days to think things over and the fair and just manager agreed. Finally, the job candidate called the manager to deliver the news. The manager was so happy because he believed he would get the job candidate of his dreams. But the job candidate told the manager: You know, dude, I just think Im going to stay where I am. When I told my manager about the offer from you, she made a counteroffer. So Im going to stay at this company. Im really stoked. Well, as you can imagine, the manager was disappointed and a little peeved. He had already put in quite a bit of time and money searching far and wide for the candidate, and now the candidate didnt want his fair and just offer. But the job candidate was quite happy. He was content that he had managed to get a raise in his current job, and didnt have to travel thesometimes bumpy roadof a new job. So, now the job candidate who accepted a counteroffer would live happily ever after, right? Not exactly. Disloyalty matters While this is a fictional tale, the reality is that it happens all the time. Job candidates cant seem to make up their minds about a job and so they hope to have the decision made for them by telling their current employer about the offer. Then, when the counteroffer is made, all the problems seem to be solved. But research shows that more than 90% of those who accept a counteroffer end up leaving the job less than a year after they accept it. One of the reasons is that managers often view an employee as disloyal for entertaining another job offer in the first place. The fact that the employee considered leaving makes the boss believe the worker is not completely committed(read the rest here)

Is IT the Most Connected Department in an Organisation

Is IT the Most Connected Department in an Organisation In large companies, its common for separate departments to maintain a level of independence and distance from each other, as they get on with their own responsibilities. Everyone this is, apart from the IT department of course. No matter how senior your role or the nature of your job, pretty much everyone in an organisation needs IT at some point or another. So could this make the IT staff the most connected employees in the company? Jive Software describe IT as being the Kevin Bacon of any organisation, as they are connected to pretty much everyone! Theyve put together this infographic looking at all of the different roles that the IT staff will encounter on a regular basis. Meet the IT professional: They provide tech  support throughout the whole organisation. They respond to support tickets. They are responsible for purchasing and supporting tools and software to help the  company function. They are connected to 100% of the company. Who  are they connected to? The CEO: The CEO is always on the go, so they rarely have time to work through tech issues. They will admit that they do not know much about computers including their own passwords sometimes! They are connected to 70% of the company. The intern: They are usually lumbered with the oldest, most out of date technology in the building. They have to learn to put up with common issues, without complaint. They are connected to 45% of the company. The lifer: Theyre one of the most long-standing members of staff, so they have witnessed the introduction of all major tech implementations in the company. However they will only adopt the new technology around 3-5 years after the rest of the company, due to routine and being stuck in old ways. They perceive themselves to be connected to 100% of the company, however are realistically only connected to 37%. The tech-savvy apologist: They think they know they know more about tech than they really do. They will rarely ask for IT help, even when it is necessary. They are connected to 60% of the company. The computer-phobic Hates all technology and has no idea how to use it. The idea of new software fills them with dread. The mobile worker Makes life very difficult for the IT department, as they are never in the building. The password challenged peon Insists on creating a new cryptic password for every single account without making note of them, which then leads to being locked out pretty much every day. The silent sufferer They are most likely having an internal rage every time their computer crashes, but they wont ever ask for help or inform the IT dept about the issue. [Top Image Credit: Shutterstock]

Writing a Targeted Resume - Why You Should Do It

Writing a Targeted Resume - Why You Should Do ItWriting a targeted resume has to be the first thing that you think about when you are done with your job search. Why is this?Why do you think your prospective employer will want to go through all the work that you have done to get where you are now? Well, they are willing to because of your passion for your job. To make sure that you do everything that you can to reach your dream job, you should always be writing a targeted resume.When you have finished a job, you should be able to offer some tips or ideas to your potential employer. You do not have to provide a detailed resume that is filled with your entire job history but it is a good idea to include at least some information about what you did to get where you are in your job search. You can also include information about your educational background and if there are any other related jobs that you might have had.This is important because if you were looking for a job, how would you know what you would want to know? It is not easy for an employer to read something that is too much information, but you must do it. You have to write a targeted resume in order to get the attention of an employer who wants to talk to you about your job search.You can also write a resume that will get you in the door but you have to take the time to think about what you are including in your document. For example, if you are going to add additional skills that you have acquired in the past few years, make sure that you add those as well. If you have earned a degree in another field, include that as well.Employers want to know that you can still offer them the things that they need when they need it. They want to hire someone who has the skills they need to perform the duties that they require. They also want to hire someone who is willing to learn new things in order to continue to develop their knowledge base.Keep in mind that you may want to have your resume reviewed by an editor in order to have it reviewed by an employer. They will want to know about the other documents that you have sent out to other employers. They will want to know how you presented yourself in other documents.Writing a targeted resume is the best way to go about your job search. In addition to giving the employer a list of skills that you have, you will also need to be ready to offer references that they can call and tell them about the great things that you have accomplished in your job search.

Business Writing An Essential Part of Your Professional Portfolio - Pathfinder Careers

Business Writing An Essential Part of Your Professional Portfolio - Pathfinder Careers Business Writing: An Essential Part of Your Professional Portfolio I recently attended an industry meeting where the guest speaker addressed the topic of business writing, specifically emails. As I was listening, I found myself nodding in agreement to most of what she was saying, and also thinking about how often I receive disjointed, unclear and error-prone emails from various contacts. While these communiqués aren’t to be considered as ‘job applications’ per se, you never know where your correspondence might land. Especially when you are sending an email to a prospective employer and enclosing your résumé. If you don’t spell-check or proofread your writing, even in an email, consider what your writing might be communicating about you as a person. Think about it: Do you really want to convey to a potential business contact that you don’t have attention to detail and are sloppy in your writing? This doesn’t exactly project a professional image, and can impact your job prospects negatively. Take a minute to do a business correspondence check-up, and review some basics about writing emails: Do: 1) Make sure your subject line clearly communicates what you are contacting the person about 2) Have a salutation, body and closing line- by maintaining good form in your correspondence, you are not only conveying to the reader that you have organized your thoughts, you are also adhering to professional writing standards and care about how you project yourself to others 3) Proofread your email! Gen Y members are particularly horrible about spelling and grammar; my own personal theory is that text messaging to a certain degree is corrupting the written language. Re-read what you write and analyze it: is it clear and typo-free? Spell check is a wonderful invention to help eliminate many common spelling errors Don’t: 1) Forget to include your contact information at the bottom of your email as a way for the person to reach you 2) Write a five-page essay â€" keep your communication concise and to the point. Most people skim their emails and get back to the messages that clearly and effectively get the message across first 3) Write in all capital letters, which makes it look like you are SCREAMING!!! 4) Forget that anything you write can be forwarded to others, and this is especially true in the workplace. Assume that everything you write could end up in the hands of someone else, so keep this in mind at all times By keeping these pointers in mind, you can help build and enhance your professional reputation.

Australian Police Interview 5 Hardest Questions Answers

Australian Police Interview 5 Hardest Questions Answers When applying to join any Police agency in Australia, you will have to face at least one (probably more) interview stage. Of course, this means that interview skills are extremely important to getting you a job as a Police Officer! There are many different types of Australian Police interview you may face during the Australian Police Officer selection processes. Often, they also progress in difficulty. Generally speaking, the interviews are conducted by a panel of police officers, recruiters, and members of the community. The number of interviewers on the panel may vary between agencies, as well as their positions within the police service. You should visit the website of the agency you have applied to for specific information on this.In some respects, these interviews are very much like other pre-employment interview proceedings you may have been through in the past. An Australian Police interview provides you with an opportunity to do more than just show officials why you are a qua lity candidate. They allow you to verbally explain why you are a good choice for the job.So, here are 5 of the most difficult interview questions you are likely to face, with sample responses!Australian Police Interview Sample Question 1 â€" Why have you applied to join the Police Service?This is an extremely basic and common question in an Australian Police interview, which you will need to be prepared to answer. Here are some ways that you might go about structuring your response:What do you know about how the Police Service is working to combat crime?Are there any particular aspects of the Police Service that are particularly appealing?Do the police inspire you in any way?What was it that got you interested in police work?Are there any particular aspects of crime that you feel strongly about tackling?Why do think that you are well-placed to deal with the issues that the police are facing?Sample Response to this Australian Police Interview QuestionI have always been interested in working as a police officer. My interest in the police started from a very early age, as my father was a member and has passed down the values of this agency to me. As such, there are several reasons for my wanting to join.Firstly, I have huge admiration for the way in which members of the police behave on a day-to-day basis. Police Officers provide a highly professional service to the public, and as such command a huge level of respect in the community. Police Officers are role models in society, and need to set a great example to everyone. The professionalism and code of conduct that the Police operate under is extremely appealing to me. I am someone who tries to behave with moral integrity at all times, and I strongly believe in taking a professional approach to every scenario that I encounter.Professionalism means being polite, considerate, fair and unbiased to everyone you meet. I believe in treating others as you would wish to be treated, and therefore, professionalism is very important to me. When working in my previous job as a customer service assistant, I was often required to deal with unhappy or disgruntled members of the public. I always made sure that I approached every situation with professionalism and integrity, in order to ensure that I met the demands of the customer. Police Officers must be able to hold themselves to a higher standard than the criminals that they are seeking to detain, and this is a value I hold very close to my heart.Furthermore, I am someone who feels very strongly about the value of good public service. The number 1 priority of the police is to provide protection and safety to the general public, through the prevention of criminal activities. As such, public service is integral to good police work, and its impact upon the community cannot be overstated. Good public service means that you are someone who is able to interact with different members of the community. Meanwhile, you have to understand the varying needs of dif ferent communities. To me, good public service is extremely important. I have worked in customer service for most of my working life, at close proximity with the public. Therefore, I have developed a strong belief in providing the best service that I possibly can.I feel as if I have put this skill into practice on a countless number of occasions. Particularly, when dealing with unhappy or frustrated customers. Good public service doesn’t just refer to the way in which you deal with the matter at hand. It means reassuring and comforting the person involved. Making them feel appreciated and as if their issue is a matter of urgent priority. Before you deal with the issue itself, you must deal with the person whom it affects. This, in my opinion, is a golden principle of good public service.Finally, I am extremely enthusiastic about the prospect of working as part of a police unit, or team. One of the most refreshing things I learned from my research prior to application, was the impo rtance of teamwork for the police. I understand that teamwork is absolutely vital for all members of the police. Officers don’t just have to work in unison with members of their field unit, but with staff back at the station too.The reason I am so enthusiastic about this prospect is because I have a wealth of experience working in a team. On many occasions, I have served as team leader. As team leader, I have learned a great many lessons. But, all of my experiences have taught me one thing â€" teamwork is invaluable. By working as a team, we can achieve tasks far quicker and more efficiently than we would solo. This is particularly important in police work, where there are often multiple factors to consider. Policing is not a one-person job. By working as part of a collective unit, we can tackle crime in a fast, efficient and organised manner, and protect the public in the process.Australian Police Interview Sample Question 2 â€" What are the things that you believe make a good Po lice Officer?This is another very common values and motivations question that you are likely to encounter in an Australian Police interview. When answering this question, make sure you don’t just tell the interviewer what makes a good Police Officer, but that you have these qualities already. Give brief examples to illustrate your point.Sample Response to this Australian Police Interview QuestionThere are a number of qualities that make up a great police officer:Firstly, police officers must have a strong belief in good public service. This is absolutely imperative. The central aim of the Police Service is to work in the interests of public safety and welfare. In order to meet this aim, it is imperative that officers believe in and can provide a high level of service.Not only is it important to have a strong belief in what we are doing, but to actually deliver upon this! There are a multitude of different facets to delivering a good quality service. For example, organising, planni ng, and prioritising.As someone who has worked within management roles in the past, I can tell you that I am highly experienced in delivering a fantastic service to the public. And, in motivating others to do the same.Good public service means that you are responsible, polite and considerate at all times. By utilising these traits, officers can earn the trust of the public, and enhance the reputation of the Police Service as a whole.Secondly, I believe it’s really important to be professional at all times. Police officers are role models for the public, and therefore it’s essential that they can act in a professional and responsible manner. Also to act with integrity, in line with police values and ethics. We must be able to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour. Also, spread an awareness and understanding of diversity, and promote fairness and equality. I believe this links strongly with another important quality, which is having an openness to change.As a professional person, it’s essential that you are able to consider other possibilities and options. A professional person is resolute but not stubborn to the point of detriment. Only by considering all possible options, can we take a measured and correct approach to situations. In the same way, a professional person is always trying to improve. Change is simply another word for improvement. This is vital for anyone that wants to succeed in the Police Service. Technology is increasing at a rapid pace, and this gives officers access to a wealth of fantastic tools. Unfortunately, it also means that criminals are updating their methods, and using modern technology to get ahead. As police officers, it is our job to continuously improve and stay up-to-date with modern policing tools. This to provide the best level of service possible.Finally, I believe strongly in the value of teamwork. This is something which has been extremely prominent throughout my career. I have had large amounts of experience working in teams. I know that working with others is extremely important as a police officer. It takes the collective effort of the entire police force, and justice system, to bring offenders to justice. The better we can work to maintain an efficient approach, the better public service we will provide.I believe this links strongly with having the ability to make good decisions. Teamwork and leadership go hand in hand, someone has to take charge. Throughout my career I have always tried to take initiative and lead from the front where possible. In order to lead others, you must be able to lead yourself. Leaders must often make difficult decisions.I am someone who is extremely comfortable in this role, and do not fold under pressure. I understand that difficult decision must be made when working as an officer. I am fantastically placed to do this.Australian Police Interview Sample Question 3 â€" “Tell me about a time when you have contributed to the effective working of a team?”H ow to structure your response to this Australian Police interview question:What was the size and purpose of the team?Who else was in the team?What was YOUR role in the team? (Explain your exact role)What did you personally do to help make the team effective?What was the result?Sample Response to this Australian Police Interview QuestionI like to keep fit and healthy and in order to do so, I play football for a local Sunday team. I am the captain of the team, and therefore it is my job to lead both on and off-the pitch. In our last season, we had worked very hard to get to the cup final. We were playing a very good opposition team who had recently won the league title. The team consisted of 11 players who regularly spend time together during training sessions and at social events. After only ten minutes of play, one of our players was sent off and we conceded a penalty as a result. One goal down, with 80 minutes left to play, we were faced with a mountain to climb.However, we all rem embered our training and worked very hard in order to prevent any more goals being scored. Due to playing with ten players, I immediately decided that I had to switch positions and play as a defender, something that I am not used to. Also, as Captain, my role was to encourage the other players to not give up until the end. All the other players supported each other tremendously and the support of the crowd really pushed us on. The team worked brilliantly to hold off any further opposing goals and after 60 minutes we managed to get an equaliser. The game went to penalties and we managed to win the cup.Three days after the cup final, I contacted the other members of the team in order to organise a meeting. While we had celebrated on the night, I was determined not to let us rest on our laurels. Winning the cup was a fantastic achievement, but the only way that we could repeat this the following year would be with hard work. I was also determined for us to win the league, which we had underperformed in.In order to help me do this, I got into contact with someone who had recorded the whole match. After the individual sent me the files free of charge, I sat down at my laptop and watched the entire 90 minutes. Whilst I did this, I took detailed notes in relation to each player and how I felt they could improve/what they did well. I placed all of these notes onto a USB stick. On the day of the meeting, the whole team sat down and we went through what I had observed from the tape.While they were surprised at the level of detail I had gone to, my teammates were extremely grateful for my input. They took my advice on board. I sent them the USB notes, and we began to work on each individual’s strengths/weaknesses in training. The following year, we won the league and retained the cup. I believe that this was down to our team unity, and my man-management techniques.Overall, I believe that I am an excellent team player and can always be relied upon to work as an effectiv e team member at all times. I understand that being an effective team member is very important if the Police Service is to provide a high level of service to the community that it serves. Effective teamwork is also essential in order to maintain the high safety standards that are set by the police. Crime cannot be tackled by one person alone, it takes the work of a cohesive unit in order to protect the public.Australian Police Interview Sample Question 4 â€" “Tell me about a time when you helped someone who was distressed or in need of support.”How to structure your response to this Australian Police interview question:What was the situation?Why did you provide the help? (Go for a situation in which you volunteered!)What did you do to support the individual?What specifically did you do or say?What was the result?Sample Response to this Australian Police Interview QuestionOne evening I was sat at home watching television when I heard my next-door neighbours smoke alarm sounding. This is not an unusual occurrence as she is always setting off the alarm whilst cooking. There had been at least 3 occasions in the past when she had fallen asleep, setting her kitchen alight in the process. As she is a vulnerable, elderly lady; I always look out for her whenever possible.When I arrived next door, I peered through the window and noticed my neighbour sat asleep on the chair in the front room. Wisps of smoke were coming from kitchen so I knew that she was in trouble. I immediately ran back into my house and dialled 000 calmly. I asked for the Fire Service and the Ambulance Service and explained that a person was stuck inside the house with a fire burning in the kitchen. I provided the call operator as much information as possible. I included landmarks close to our road to make it easier for the Fire Service to find.As soon as I got off the phone, I immediately went around the back of my house to climb over the fence. Mrs Watson, my neighbour, usually leaves her back d oor unlocked until she goes to bed. I climbed over the fence and tried the door handle. Thankfully the door opened. I entered the kitchen and turned off the gas heat which was burning dried up soup. I then ran to the front room, woke up Mrs Watson and carried her carefully through the front door, as this was the nearest exit.I then sat Mrs Watson down on the pavement outside and placed my coat around her. It wasn’t long before the Fire Service arrived and they took over from there on in. I gave them all of the details relating to the incident. I also informed them of my actions whist in the kitchen.Since Mrs Watson had no immediate family, I was called the next day by social services. They believed Mrs Watson should be moved to a care home. She appeared to be incapable of living by herself without endangering her safety. I carefully considered my options before giving them my recommendation. Although I knew Mrs Watson quite well, I certainly did not want to be responsible for her being moved against her will. Ultimately, however, I knew that was I dealing with medical professionals and therefore it was best to be truthful and honest.I informed them that although I did not mind helping out with Mrs Watson, I believed it would be best for her own safety if she was moved to somewhere where professionals could take care of her. Although I was sad to see her go, I knew that this was the right decision. For both her own safety, and the safety of the community.Australian Police Interview Sample Question 5 â€" Describe a time when you have helped to support diversity in a team, school, college, or organisationHow to structure your response to this Australian Police interview question:What was the situation?What prompted the situation?What were the diversity issues?What steps did you take to support others from diverse backgrounds?What specifically did you say or do?What was the result?Sample Response to this Australian Police Interview QuestionWhilst working for a c onstruction company we received news that a new group of workers were coming from Poland. They were to spend six months on a project that I was heavily involved in. As soon as I heard the news I went to see my line manager to inform him that I would like to help the group settle in to their new surroundings. I offered to help them understand the requirements of the project. After a short meeting with my manager, he agreed that I could take up this voluntary role.Before the workers arrived, I sat down and put together an action plan of what I wanted to achieve and how I would do it. The action plan included how I would help the new workers to settle in. I showed them around the construction company, introducing them to key members of staff. Also, I provided them with a point of contact if they ever needed any support during their six-month stay. I felt it was important to create an action plan, as I wanted things to be organised, methodical and to also meet my objectives.As soon as t he workers arrived I contacted the group’s leader and informed him that I would be their main point of contact during their stay with our company. I started to get as much information about the group, speaking to them on first name terms in order to break down any barriers that might be present. As soon as I had established a rapport with the group I then sat down with them to discuss the project.I communicated with them in a pace that they could understand and established each group member’s strengths and weaknesses. Once I had gathered all of the facts we then commenced an initial two-week familiarisation period that enabled each group member to learn their role within the project and also understand the team’s objectives. Throughout this period, I supported the group and worked closely with them to achieve the project goals.Once the familiarisation period was complete, we then commenced work on the project. Everyone within the group was clear with regards to the end goal an d also, more importantly, the time-frame in which it had to be completed. The result was extremely positive. Not only did we work effectively as a team but we also managed to complete the end goal four weeks ahead of schedule. My manager was so impressed with the work I undertook with the group that he appointed me as company liaison manager for all future overseas visitors who came to the organisation.Australian Police Interview ConclusionSo, we hope that this rundown of tough Australian Police interview questions has helped you out. Four much more information on the Australian Police selection process as a whole, please visit our sister site.Like How2Become on Facebook! This entry was posted in Career Advice. Bookmark the permalink. Henry Hunter MET Police Detective: Direct Entry Application Process21 Revision Tips For Parents