Our Recruitment Process

How to apply

Dunfermline Building Society
HR - Recruitment
Caledonia House
Carnegie Avenue
Dunfermline
Fife
KY11 8PJ

Short listing

The information you provide in your application will determine whether you are short-listed for interview. To be short-listed you will need to show either:

a. That you meet the requirements of the post.

OR, where there are a large number of applicants who show that they meet the job requirements,

b. That you meet the requirements of the post to a high level.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted with clear details about the date, time and location of the interview and the selection process. If you have not been contacted within four weeks you should assume that you have not been short-listed as it is not Dunfermline Building Society’s policy to contact unsuccessful applicants.

Competency based interview

A Competency is a behaviour or skill used to perform a particular task or set of tasks.

Dunfermline Building Society identifies the necessary characteristics, behaviours and knowledge required to be successful in a role, from which the competencies are identified.
A competency based interview will include questions that relate to the competencies applicable to the role.

The interview will take the format of competency based questions which may include, planning and organising, meeting customer expectations, problem analysis, etc. Depending on the position you are applying for, you may be assessed for additional competencies.  You will need to give examples of past situations and examples of when you feel you have demonstrated the required behaviours.

Before the interview you will need to list the competencies needed for the job and think about things you have done which illustrate each one.  The competencies can be found on the Job Description.

In addition, questions may be asked that require you to demonstrate your technical knowledge necessary for the role.

The length of the interview will vary dependent upon the number of competencies included, but in most circumstances will be no more than one hour.

After attending an interview we will contact you as early as we can, by telephone or letter, to advise of the outcome of your interview.

Presentations/tests

If there are any presentations/tests associated with the interview process you will be advised in your invite to interview letter.  If you have been asked to give a presentation as part of your interview, please notify the Human Resources department if you require any equipment prior to your interview.

What you need to bring to the interview

We may require evidence of your education and professional qualifications and ask that you bring your original certificates along to the interview with you.  If you are asked to bring these to your interview, please bring original documents with you as we cannot accept photocopies.