I'm applying for a Civil Service job and need to understand the key expectations for my CV, Personal Statement, and the assessment process. Specifically, what is the primary purpose of a personal statement, what two types of information should I include in my CV, and what are the four main recruitment stages I might encounter?
Navigate to 'civil-service-careers.gov.uk'. Click on the 'Application Guidance' section. Click on the 'How to write your Personal Statement' link. Identify the primary purpose of the personal statement. Navigate back to the 'Application Guidance' section. Click on the 'How to write your CV' link. Identify two types of information to include in a CV. Navigate back to the 'Application Guidance' section. Click on the 'Assessments and interviews' link. Identify the four main recruitment stages listed. Synthesize all collected information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'How to write your Personal Statement' page. The agent states that the primary purpose of a personal statement is to 'showcase your relevant skills and experience against the job requirements' or similar phrasing. The agent successfully navigates to the 'How to write your CV' page. The agent identifies two types of information to include in a CV, such as 'relevant skills and experience' and 'specific facts and figures/tangible results'. The agent successfully navigates to the 'Assessments and interviews' page. The agent lists the four main recruitment stages as 'online tests', 'video interview', 'final interview', and 'assessment centre'.