AO/AA Personal Statement Completion Guide + Example Statements
AO/AA Personal Statement Completion Guide + Example Statements
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Civil Service Personal Statement Pack (AO/AA Level)
Write Stronger Applications. Get More Interviews.
This 2-part PDF bundle gives you everything you need to write clear, focused, and successful Civil Service personal statements for AA and AO roles.
📘 Writing Guide (PDF)
Step-by-step breakdown of how to write Civil Service personal statements that score well
🧩 How to structure your answers
🔍 What assessors look for
✅ The STAR method simplified
✍️ Tone, style, and common mistakes to avoid
🚫 How to reflect behaviours without naming them
📗 Example Pack (PDF)
Realistic, high-scoring examples for the most common criteria
⚠️ Poor example (what not to do)
🏆 Strong example (what works)
✂️ Short version for tight word counts
🧠 Covers communication, teamwork, customer service, IT, time management, resilience, and more
Why It Works
📝 Based on real job ads
🔓 Written in plain, clear language
🎯 Matches Civil Service guidance
⛔ Helps you avoid common mistakes
⏱️ Saves time on every application
Who It's For
👤 Anyone applying for AA or AO Civil Service jobs
🆕 People unsure how to write a good personal statement
🎓 Candidates who want examples they can learn from
📥 First-time applicants or returners
Instant download. No fluff. Just what works.


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