Graduate Engineer Person Specification
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Graduate Mechanical Engineer |
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Desirable |
Education/professional attainments required by candidates who are not currently permanent DfT employees |
Accredited Masters or Bachelors Degree in mechanical engineering or a similar engineering degree (e.g. automotive engineering aeromechanical engineering or aeronautical engineering). |
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Experience and skills |
Up to date Knowledge and skills |
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Competencies - to be assessed on application form and at interview |
Drive to achieve results - sets own standards, checks own work, and demonstrates a positive approach Judgement and decision making - evaluates key decision making criteria Planning and organising - organises work of self and others Analysis and problem solving - sees basic relationships and reacts positively Working collaboratively - actively contributes to achieve organisational objectives Change - responds positively to change |
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Any other requirements |
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE AGAINST EACH OF THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW. P LEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THE GUIDANCE NOTES ATTACHED BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION
Tips for Writing Competencies
The questions in the application form are based on the competencies outlined in the person specification. Please ensure that you follow the following guidelines when writing your answers to aid you with a successful application.
• Your application is your personal advertisement and an opportunity for you to promote yourself.
• Give examples of things you’ve actually done and how you did them. Make sure you include your personal involvement. If your role is unclear, you will not get credit.
• Use the STAR model :-
Situation: explain the context
Task: explain what you had to do
Actions: explain what you did, what steps you took etc.
Result: explain the outcome of your actions
• Try not to go into unnecessary detail.
• Each competency is equally important, so try to put an equal amount of time and thought into each of them.
• If possible, use a different example for each competency.
• Make your examples interesting, factual, easy to read, and relevant.
