Why is culture important?
At SSE, our core values—Safety, Service, Efficiency, Sustainability, Excellence, and Teamwork (SSE SET)—are at the heart of everything we do.
Demonstrating alignment with these values not only shows that you understand our culture but also reinforces your commitment to being a part of it.
When applying for a role with us, I encourage you to take the time to research our mission and values and tailor your CV and cover letter to reflect these. This will help you stand out and show us how you would contribute to our team.
SSE's Values
Beyond helping you craft a strong application, understanding SSE’s values can benefit you in several ways:
Ensuring SSE is the Right Fit for You – A company’s culture has a big impact on job satisfaction. By exploring our values and workplace ethos, you can assess whether SSE aligns with your own beliefs, work style, and career aspirations. If you thrive in an environment that prioritises safety, teamwork, and sustainability, SSE could be the perfect place for you.
Helping You Prepare Stronger Interview Responses – Our values should shape the examples you choose to discuss during interviews. Thinking ahead about how your past experiences align with SSE’s culture will make it easier to provide compelling, structured answers.
Providing a Framework for Success – If you join SSE, understanding our values will help you settle in quickly and contribute effectively from day one.
It will give you a clear sense of how decisions are made, what is expected of you, and how to build strong relationships within the company.
Using the STAR Technique to Demonstrate Alignment
One of the most effective ways to highlight your alignment with our values is by using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when sharing examples of your experience. This method helps structure your responses clearly and ensures you provide specific, meaningful examples.
For instance, if you’re showcasing teamwork, think of a time when you collaborated effectively with others to achieve a goal. Outline the situation, explain your role, describe the actions you took, and share the positive outcome. Similarly, for safety, you might discuss an instance where you identified and mitigated a risk, ensuring a safer working environment. The key is to provide concrete examples that illustrate how you embody our values in real-world scenarios.
At SSE, safety is our number one priority—"if it's not safe, we don't do it." We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and ethical workplace where employees are encouraged to innovate and improve processes. Our values guide our decision-making, shape our relationships, and ensure we always strive to do the right thing.
For a deeper understanding of how to structure your responses effectively using the STAR technique there are lot of resources online, including this guide to STAR interview responses from Indeed.com.
By preparing well and aligning your application with SSE’s core values, you’ll be in a strong position to demonstrate how you can contribute to our team. We look forward to learning more about you!
