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The advert names the behaviours

“We may ask you to describe specific times when you have shown a certain skill or behaviour.”

UK Civil ServiceSuccess Profiles candidate overview

GOV.UK · Oct 9, 2024 · Updated Jan 29, 2025

Expect to describe specific times

Read the behaviours in the job advert and prepare one specific example for each.

Example

Make the example clear to a stranger

“Do not assume the recruiting manager will know or understand the situation you were facing.”

UK Civil ServiceSuccess Profiles candidate overview

GOV.UK · Oct 9, 2024 · Updated Jan 29, 2025

Explain the situation

Give the setting in a sentence or two before you describe what you did.

Example

“Consider using the STAR method which allows you to set the scene, show what and how you did and the overall outcome.”

UK Civil ServiceSuccess Profiles candidate overview

GOV.UK · Oct 9, 2024 · Updated Jan 29, 2025

Use a structure

Set the scene, say what and how you did it, then give the outcome.

Example

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