Civil Service - How To Write Your Cover Letter/Supporting Statement (3 Tips)

Опубликовано: 28 Декабрь 2024
на канале: Jac Williams

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1.This video is not official guidance.

In this video I share my personal opinion and experiences on 3 tips to improve you Civil Service cover letter/supporting statement stand out.

00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Hit the essential criteria
01:30 - Be specific
03:15 - Use simple & clear language
04:15 - Ask for feedback

I have helped numerous people with this and have picked up on some common mistakes. I hope this quick video can help you at the application stage of the Civil Service.

1. I recommend copy and pasting the essential person criteria into a word document and then think of examples for each point. Give examples that demonstrating you hitting this criteria and be specific. There's no need to STAR at this stage.

2. Be specific and avoid using empty sentences that don't explain how you hit the essential criteria. Hold-off sharing reasons for applying until the interview, unless you can do it in only a few words. It's more important to give experience and examples. You can then have a conversation at interview about what attracted you to the role.

3. Ensure your language is clear for the person reading your application. Avoid acronyms and any potential confusing terms.

Bonus tip: Get someone to read your application and check it makes sense and reads well.

If you have any questions please let me know in the comments down below :)