You’ve just watched the full walkthrough of a 250-word statement for Working Together at Administrative Assistant (AA) and Administrative Officer (AO) grade. Here are the key insights to help you shape your own example.
Why this behaviour matters
At AA and AO level, Working Together is about cooperating with others, supporting your team, and helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace. Recruiters want to see that you can build good relationships, share information openly, and contribute to achieving shared goals. It’s also about listening to others, respecting different perspectives, and stepping in to help when needed.
How to shape your own statement
Think of a time when you worked closely with colleagues to achieve a task or overcome a challenge. Use the B-STAR method to structure your response:
🤝 Belief – show that you value teamwork, inclusion, and mutual respect.
🎯 Situation and Task – describe a situation where collaboration or teamwork was essential.
🛠️ Activity – explain how you supported colleagues, shared information, or helped resolve an issue.
🏆 Result – share the outcome, such as improved teamwork, stronger relationships, or successful delivery of a task.
Practical tip
Emphasise how you helped others. Recruiters look for candidates who work well with people from different backgrounds and who contribute to a supportive, positive team culture. Even small actions like helping a colleague meet a deadline or sharing useful information can make a strong example.
Next step
Use the example from the video above as a guide. Apply the same structure to your own experience to show how you work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and help your team succeed at AA/AO grade.