Score your personal statement
Select the behaviours you're being assessed on, set the word limit and criteria for each, paste your statement, 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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Review your cover letter
A civil service cover letter must be evidence-led and targeted at the actual criteria — not a personality piece or CV summary. Set the word limit, paste yours, and get specific feedback.
What makes a strong civil service cover letter?
Opens with why this role specifically. Links experience to criteria with concrete evidence. Shows real 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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