Unlocking G7 talent: What it takes to make the grade

Wednesday 10th December| In partnership with FDA

Advancing from Senior Executive Officer or Higher Executive Officer to Grade 7 is one of the biggest steps you will take in your civil service career, offering you incredible opportunities for growth and development. However, the G7 recruitment process is highly competitive, with a large pool of applicants competing for an ever-decreasing number of positions. 

The selection criteria have become more rigorous with Success Profiles, focusing on relevant experience and personal qualities such as leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.  

Unlocking G7 Talent is a unique event that provides practical guidance to those who wish to get into G7 roles. It is specifically designed to give you the answer to two vital questions: 

 How can I improve my chances of obtaining a G7 role? 

 How do I navigate through the challenges of this role when I get there? 

Why attend? 

• The benefits of attending this conference include the opportunity to: 
• Resolve the questions in your mind about whether or not G7 is right for you 
• Learn from trainers who have prepared civil servants to get into G7 and higher roles in the Civil Service, as well as executive coaches about what you can do to improve your chances of making the grade 
• Gain a deeper understanding of the skills, qualities and competencies required to be successful as a G7 
• Examine the barriers and enablers affecting your progression 
• Hear from recent G7 entrants about how they made the move and what life is like now they are there 
• Network with peers and counterparts from across government to find out what is happening on the ground in other departments and the civil service ecosystem