What are our application top tips?:
Take your time with each step of the process. Use the guidance and resources we provide to help shape your application. We're not just looking for experience, we're looking for people who want to make a difference and help build a better Gloucestershire.
If you need any support during your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
- Read the job details thoroughly
- Tailor your application to address the essential and desirable criteria
- Use clear, relevant examples that show how your skills and experience align with the role
Structure your answers using the STAR format:
- Situation – what was the context? ⭐
- Task – what were you required to do? ⭐
- Action – what did you do? ⭐
- Result – what was the outcome? ⭐
This method is especially helpful for competency-based questions.
- Don’t simply copy and paste your CV
- Provide detailed, job-specific answers
- Use clear, plain English and avoid jargon wherever possible
- Highlight how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role
- Focus on your achievements and strengths
- Be honest, specific and make it relevant to the role
- Research us - our values, recent projects and services
- Review the person specification and prepare STAR-based examples in advance
- Be punctual, dress appropriately and bring any requested documents
- Think up a couple of relevant questions to ask the interviewers at the end
We seek candidates who reflect and uphold our values. These guide the way we work and deliver services across Gloucestershire.