Royal Navy Interview Questions

To get information on you as a person and what your family are like against/supportive knowledge of the RN, why you chose the role how you would cope being away from home

Several interviews progressing in depth and difficulty. First a screening with your AFCO then a career discussion interview which is basically to check you are somewhat prepared for the final interview at AIB

Easy and straightforward. The recruiter was easy to talk to and made me more interested in the role i was applying for. It felt like more of a formal chat than an interview.

The interview process was conducted over the phone and took roughly 45mins. The interview was fairly laid back, much like a general conversation about yourself. You must be educated on the job role you are applying for.

Initial set of tests, then interview then Assessment centre process. The process was a mix of physical and mental exercises as outlined on the navy website. It was a fair process in my experience

Due to coronavirus all interviews are now over the phone. The interview style is quite interrogative and can get quite personal but this is just to weed out those who aren’t serious from the rest.

Interview lasted for approx. 1 hour and was questioned about my home life, my relation ships, my education, my skills/interests/hobbies, fitness, why I chose the Royal Navy, what my training will be like etc

3 day long Admiralty Interview Board in Portsmouth to assess leadership potential, team membership, effective intelligence, decision making and analytical skills. Some knowledge of current affairs and Royal Navy organisation, equipment and history expected

Drawn out but simple process. Initial discussion at AFCO, followed by Recruit Test, (Verbal reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning, Mechanical Comprehension), Fitness Test, Interview and finally 2 day Pre joining Course at HMS Collingwood prior to 10 week basic training at HMS Raleigh.

Quick and easy before a lengthy security check. A full medical was required, as well as a periodic eye examination. After that I was ready to take my offer of 4 days training before heading to my basic training.