Recruitment competencies

 

We use a competency based selection process looking at evidence that you, as a candidate, provide to us, either on the day at the assessment centre through your behaviour or by providing us with examples of what you have done previously.

We have undertaken research both within Lloyd’s and the market to identify the competencies we believe are important to have, and will make you successful should you join Lloyd’s. It’s these areas that we assess against at various stages of our process. To help you prepare for the different application stages, the nine competencies that we look at are listed below, along with the definition of what they mean to us.

  • Accepting responsibility

     

    You’re well aware of your own strengths and weaknesses. You understand and take ownership of your responsibilities, and you actively seek to do things better.

  • Commercial awareness

     

    You display an understanding of key business and industry issues that affect how profitable and effective an organisation is.

  • Communication

     

    You can summarise salient points well; adapt your style to suit the needs of the audience you’re communicating to you; convey and exchange ideas, information or statistics accurately, both verbally and in writing; communicate effectively within groups of all sizes and with people of all levels; and contribute well to group discussions.

  • Influencing

     

    You lead or influence discussions. You draw consensus and act as a mediator. You co-operate and collaborate with others easily. You persuade others through strong convincing arguments; put forward realistic ideas and recommendations; and maintain and develop relationships with others.

  • Leadership

     

    You lead, motivate and inspire others, getting everyone to commit to goals – and accomplish them.

  • Numeracy

     

    You can to work comfortably and accurately with figures, using them to support your conclusions.

  • Planning and organisation

     

    You have a strong preference for establishing an efficient and appropriate course of action – both for yourself and for others. You’re adept at scheduling and monitoring events, activities and resources.

  • Problem solving, analysis and decision making

     

    You gather and analyse facts, assumptions and options, and then are able to generate high quality solutions. You’re unafraid of making decisions, and you’re always able to support them.

  • Teamwork

     

    You show a real understanding of, and sensitivity towards, the impact your own behaviour has on others. You recognise what the team’s objectives are, and participate as a full member of the team, even if you’re not the leader. 

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