Civil Service Interview Coaching

Get your target Civil Service job with our specialist 1-2-1 interview coaching.

For all grades from AA/EO, HEO/SEO, G6 and above.

Civil Service Interview Coaching Online

We have helped clients win jobs with all Civil Service and Government departments

Providing Civil Service Interview Coaching For Over 18 Years

Are you struggling with your civil service applications and interviews? Scoring badly, getting negative feedback and missing out on jobs and promotions? Or perhaps you have a big interview coming up and really want to secure the role?

At Anson Reed, we are experts in Civil Service interview coaching. We have been helping candidates into Government roles for the past 18 years and we are skilled with the Success Profiles framework. We know what is expected and how to score top marks.

Why Choose Anson Reed Interview Coaching?

  • Civil Service Expertise: Our coaches have in-depth knowledge of the Civil Service Success Profiles framework and understand how interviews are assessed.
  • Tailored Support: Every session is customised to your target role, grade, and department, from AA/Administrative Officer to Senior Civil Service.
  • Practical Preparation: We test you with real interview questions including behaviour based, technical, strengths based as well as explore your skills and experience.
  • Instant STAR Feedback: We identify weaknesses in your answers and STAR examples, we show you why you are scoring poorly.
  • Expert Advice and Improvement: We work with you to construct stronger responses, that show the required positive behaviours and strengths clearly.
  • Confidence Building: We teach you how to answer with impact, structure your examples, and showcase your strengths with authenticity.

How Our Civil Service Interview Coaching Works

Before the session: We start with a short telephone consultation to understand your goals and challenges. From there, we review your CV, personal statement or application, we match to the job description, research the role and employer and we design a tailored coaching session just for you.

During the session: Each session is tailored to your role and assessment. We cover competency and behaviour questions, we give feedback on your STAR examples and work with you to improve and strengthen them. We run mock interviews with strengths and technical questions. If needed, we will coach you on delivering a polished presentation. You will leave with clear feedback, proven techniques to manage nerves and the confidence to perform under pressure.

After the session: We are here to help with any pressing or urgent questions leading up to your interview and of course we always love to hear your feedback.

Feedback From Successful Civil Service Applicants

We have helped candidates at all grades, from first-time applicants, those aiming for an internal CS promotion or transfer, or moving into government roles from the private or voluntary sectors. Here is some recent feedback.

"Got offered Civil Service job"

"I really enjoyed the interview coaching. Andrew made me feel at ease. He is very perceptive and was able to pinpoint the exact changes I needed to make to my answers. He was especially good with helping me create really strong STAR examples for the behaviours. I went to the follow up interview and pleased to say that I just got offered the job."

Ranjiv, Graduate into Civil Service

"The feedback on my STAR examples was brilliant"

"My online coaching session with Joe at Anson Reed made a real difference. His feedback on my STAR examples was brilliant - I realised they weren't focused enough. Joe helped me restructure them so my strengths and breadth of experience really came through. The session gave me the confidence I needed. I went into the real interview feeling prepared, calm, and clear and I'm delighted to say I secured my Civil Service role thanks to his support."

Alison B, Home Office

"Picked up on several faults and problems"

"I had a really productive coaching session with Joe from Anson Reed last week. He took me through a mock interview, which was great as an experience and just what I needed. The feedback he gave was really spot on, he picked up on several faults and problems with my answers and behaviours that I hadn't realised I was making, and showed me exactly how to fix them. I now feel much more positive about my upcoming interviews."

Ashish, HEO post with the DWP
Interview Coach in London

Book Your Civil Service Interview Coaching

Get in touch with Joe, Andrew and the team for your free consultation today and find out how we can help you excel in any interview. Our bespoke coaching sessions are arranged to suit you and conducted online to any location safe, secure and convenient.

Civil Service Interview Coaching Fees 2025

  • 1 hour Interview Coaching Package - £165
  • 2 hour Interview Coaching Package - £295

Additional 1 hour sessions can be arranged for £149 per hour.