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Public sector CV template built around competencies.

Public service competitions assess you against named competencies. This template puts your examples first, each written as situation, action and result, followed by your career history by grade.

Sample PDF

Best for: Civil service: CO, EO, HEO, AP and above
Local authorities
State bodies and agencies
Health and education administration
Leads with: Competency examples
Length: Up to two pages of A4
Sections: ProfileKey competenciesCareer historyEducationTraining and certificationsSkillsLanguagesProfessional developmentInterests

Sample CV · 2 pages · A4

Conor HennessyPage 1 of 2

Conor HennessyPage 2 of 2

A fictional sample. Your CV keeps your own words and details.

Tips

Make it count.

What hiring managers look for, and how to get the most from this template.

01
Use the competencies in the job specification
Name your examples exactly as the competition does. GrandJob's tailoring matches them to the job ad and flags any you don't yet have an example for.
02
Write about what you did
In the action, focus on your own part. In the result, say what changed, with a number where you can.
03
Keep examples recent
Use examples from the last two or three years where you can, and draw them from different roles.
04
Stay within word limits
Application forms often limit each example. Copy as plain text shows the word count of every one.
05
Add languages the role values
Some public service roles value a second language, such as Irish. Add it under Languages with your level.