How much of the personal statement should describe my current role?
How Much Career Background to Include in a Civil Service Personal Statement
Hello,
I have worked in my current private-sector role for ten years and am applying for a HEO operational delivery post.
My draft spends about 250 words explaining my job, the team structure, our customers and the services we provide. I thought the panel would need this background because the organisation is unfamiliar.
The full statement is 750 words, so the actual examples feel compressed. I also have relevant evidence from an earlier role that I want to include.
How much context does the sifter need about my current job?
Quick Answer
Give only the context needed to understand the evidence. In a 750-word statement, one or two sentences can usually explain your role before you move into the decisions, actions and outcomes that match the criteria.
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