Score your personal statement
Select the behaviours you're being assessed on — or select all — set the word limit and essential criteria for each, paste your statements, and get an honest score with specific feedback on exactly what to fix.
Step 1 — About this application
Step 2 — Select behaviours to score
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Step 3 — Set word limit and criteria for each selected behaviour
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Review your cover letter
A civil service cover letter must be evidence-led and targeted at the actual criteria — not a personality piece or a CV summary. Set the word limit, paste yours below, and I'll tell you exactly what to fix.
What makes a strong civil service cover letter?
Opens with why this role specifically. Links experience to criteria with brief concrete evidence. Shows understanding of the department. Not a CV summary. Closes with something specific and forward-looking.
About this application
Civil service letters are typically 400–600 words
Your cover letter
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Limit: 500 words
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