Can one example cover every part of a behaviour?
Covering All Behaviour Criteria With One Civil Service Example
Hello,
I am applying for an SEO role and the behaviour has six separate criteria. The application asks for one 250-word statement, so I assume one example must cover all of them.
My chosen example covers most points naturally, but I have added two short sentences about inclusion and seeking feedback because those things happened elsewhere in the project rather than in the main incident.
Can one example genuinely cover every criterion, and is it acceptable to add evidence from elsewhere?
Quick Answer
One coherent example can cover every criterion when the situation naturally contains the required actions. Do not attach unrelated evidence simply to complete the checklist. Choose a broader example, use a closely connected action from the same piece of work or accept that another example may be stronger.
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