How is a candidate's ability to work in a team evaluated during the selection process?

A candidate's ability to work in a team is evaluated through scenarios and exercises because these methods are designed to simulate real-life situations that require collaboration, communication, and cooperation among team members. During such scenarios, evaluators can observe how a candidate interacts with others, delegates tasks, resolves conflicts, and contributes to group decision-making.

This approach allows the evaluators to assess essential qualities like leadership, adaptability, and interpersonal skills in a dynamic environment, which are critical for roles in fire and police services where teamwork is essential for effectiveness and safety. In contrast, individual interviews, psychological testing, and written assessments may not provide the same level of insight into a candidate's collaborative skills or their ability to function within a team setting.