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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the public appointments process. If you can't find what you're looking for here, please contact us.

 

Most Popular Questions Asked

Will I be paid if I am appointed?

What sort of person should apply for a public appointment?

Will I receive any training for the post?

I have convictions for motoring offences. Will they affect my application?

Where can I find out which appointments are available?

I would like to apply for a public appointment in a few years’ time. What sort of experience should I be getting to help me towards this goal?

How many people will I be up against if I apply?

I haven’t been in work for a few years. Will this affect my chances of being appointed?

Who does the Public Appointments Assessor answer to?

I’ve never sat on a board before, does that mean I shouldn’t bother applying?

Commission for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland

Public Appointments Commissioner

39 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7SW

Tel 0131 226 8138 | appointments@ethicalstandards.org.uk

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