The hiring process at BIS takes an average of 42 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Research Assistant had the quickest hiring process (on average 42 days), whereas Research Assistant roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 42 days).
Advert published son civil service website. Standard competency based interview asking for concrete recent examples of what you have done that matches the competencies that are relevant to the position.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at BIS (London, England) in Jan 2013
Interview
Competency based application and interview. Included a panel of three SCS interviewers and HR expert. Involved testing general economic competence, leadership and management and ability to present subject material and field questions.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at BIS (Croydon, England) in Oct 2014
Interview
Very good and straightforward. The most important thing is to prepare and do a lot of research about the organisation. Have some questions for the panel and finally remain calm they are human being just like you!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us what contributions you are going to bring to this role?