Communicating & Influencing is a key skill looked for in Civil Service job applications. It’s all about how well you can share information, persuade others, and make your point clearly and effectively. This skill is important because, in government jobs, you need to be able to explain policies, work with different teams, and sometimes convince people to see things your way.
When applying for a Civil Service job, you might be asked to write a 250-word statement. This is your chance to show off your Communicating & Influencing skills. You have to write about a time when you used these skills in a real-life situation. It’s a short piece, so every word counts. You need to make your point clearly and show why your experience matters.
The video above talks about a smart way to write your statement, called the B-STAR method. B-STAR stands for Belief, Situation, Task, Action, Result. It’s a simple way to structure your story:
- Belief: Start by sharing what you believe about good communication and influence.
- Situation: Describe a specific situation where you had to use these skills.
- Task: Explain what you needed to do.
- Action: Talk about what exactly you did to communicate or influence.
- Result: End with the outcome. What happened because of your actions?
By following the B-STAR method, you can create a strong statement that shows off your skills. This method helps keep your writing clear and to the point, making it easier for the person reading your application to understand your strengths. Remember, your goal is to prove that you have what it takes to communicate and influence effectively in the Civil Service.