Application form

Please fill in your personal details and then complete the rest of the form.

You will need to show in no more than 200 words how you meet the competency. This can be done using an example from your work or your life outside work. A general overview of each competency has been included. Please ensure you read and fully understand it before setting down on paper how you think you meet the description of the competency.

Section 1 - Application Post Title: Entry Clearance Officer Post reference/ Vacancy number: Surname: Title: Address for correspondence:

Forenames: Nationality: Telephone: E-mail address:

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Leading and Communicating Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.

Please provide an example from your own experience of how you meet the competencies / skills required as stated in the advert. You must not use more than 200 words.

Seeing the big picture Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of your own work and how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. It is about focusing your contribution on the activities which will deliver the greatest value.

Please provide an example from your own experience of how you meet the competencies / skills required as stated in the advert. You must not use more than 200 words

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Making effective decisions: Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using evidence and knowledge to provide accurate advice. It means showing clarity of thought, setting priorities, analysing and using evidence to evaluate options before arriving at well reasoned justifiable decisions.

Please provide an example from your own experience of how you meet the competencies / skills required as stated in the advert. You must not use more than 200 words

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Managing a Quality Service Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. People who are effective plan, organise and manage their time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service.

Please provide an example from your own experience of how you meet the competencies / skills required as stated in the advert. You must not use more than 200 words

Delivering at Pace Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering performance with pace and taking responsibility for outcomes. It’s about working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.

Please provide an example from your own experience of how you meet the competencies / skills required as stated in the advert. You must not use more than 200 words

Applicant’s Signature:

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