Anything to look out for when applying for jobs in local councils?

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I know in the US applying to local governments can be complicated as they all have their own systems and ways of doing things. Good common sense advice is to do some research and know something about current issues and programs. You don't want to be in an interview and have it sound like you're ill-informed.

I’m UK based so it might be different here, will do some research and see what comes up!

Sometimes a security clearance

Didn’t even think shout a security clearance but I wouldn’t be surprised.

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