WORKING TOGETHER - PASS YOUR AA / AO CIVIL SERVICE INTERVIEW

PASS YOUR CIVIL SERVICE INTERVIEW

At AA and AO level, Working Together is about cooperation, reliability, and supporting others to get work done effectively.

Panels assess how you contribute to a team.
They look for respect, communication, and willingness to help.
They score how well you support shared goals and maintain positive working relationships.

This guide shows you how to answer Working Together interview questions in a way that matches how AA and AO panels score in 2026.

It turns everyday teamwork into clear, high scoring evidence.

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WHAT THIS GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO DO

Many AA and AO candidates underperform on Working Together.

They describe being friendly.
They fail to show how they actively supported others or contributed to shared success.

Panels expect examples that show cooperation, communication, support, and shared responsibility. When answers feel passive, vague, or self focused, scores drop even when the experience is relevant.

This guide shows you how to present teamwork in a way that feels practical, credible, and grade appropriate.

Everything inside reflects how interviews are currently conducted and assessed.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

🧠 How AA and AO panels interpret Working Together evidence
🧩 How to structure teamwork answers using the B-STAR method
📋 How to show cooperation, reliability, and support for colleagues
🎯 How to evidence teamwork without needing authority or seniority

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

📘 A Working Together specific Civil Service interview guide
📅 Fully updated for 2026 panel expectations
🧩 Clear instruction on using B-STAR at AA / AO level
⚠️ Practical guidance on mistakes that weaken teamwork answers
❓ A bank of real AA / AO Working Together interview questions
✍️ Dozens of full sample answers written at true AA / AO level

Examples cover operational, technical, and administrative roles.

They demonstrate the correct level, tone, and depth rather than acting as scripts.

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WHAT WORKING TOGETHER MEANS AT AA / AO LEVEL

At this grade, Working Together is about everyday cooperation rather than leading teams.

Panels want to see that you communicate clearly, respect different views, and support colleagues to achieve shared outcomes.

They look for examples where you shared information, helped teammates under pressure, resolved small conflicts, adapted to different working styles, and contributed positively to team morale.

Strong answers focus on reliability, communication, practical support, and helping the team succeed rather than individual credit.

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UPDATED FOR 2026

This guide reflects current Civil Service priorities for Working Together at AA and AO level.

There is strong emphasis on:

📉 Supporting colleagues during busy or pressured periods
📊 Sharing information clearly and at the right time
🤖 Using digital tools to collaborate effectively
🧠 Staying respectful, calm, and professional in team settings
📈 Contributing to a positive and cooperative working environment

You also receive guidance on using AI during preparation in a way that stays credible, personal, and panel safe.

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WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR

This guide is designed for candidates who are:

🎯 Applying for AA or AO roles
📉 Reaching interview stage but missing offers
🗣 Receiving feedback about teamwork, communication, or collaboration
⬆️ Moving into roles where cooperation and reliability matter
🧭 Applying for operational, administrative, digital, or support roles

If Working Together questions feel difficult to answer, this guide gives you a clear and repeatable approach.

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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

Start with the Working Together criteria section to understand what panels expect.

Study the sample answers to learn tone, depth, and structure.

Adapt the approach to your own real experiences.

Practice delivery until your answers feel confident, clear, and natural.

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READY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR TEAMWORK ANSWERS?

If you want to walk into your interview knowing exactly how to structure Working Together answers that score well, this guide gives you that confidence.

It replaces guesswork with a clear and practical framework.

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WANT THE FULL AA / AO INTERVIEW GUIDE?

This Working Together guide is part of the complete AA / AO Civil Service Interview Success bundle, covering all core behaviours with full sample answers and updated 2026 standards.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL AA / AO INTERVIEW GUIDE