Experience is the knowledge or mastery of a specific activity or subject gained through involvement in or exposure to it.
In the Civil Service, experience is the soft skills you have learnt through exposure to it.
Experience required will relate directly to the role and examples could include:
- experience of managing a budget
- experience of people management
- experience of working in a customer-facing role
- project management experience
Why we assess experience
We are looking for examples of:
- things you have previously achieved
- your knowledge in a particular field which is relevant to the job role
We are not looking at how much time you have served in a particular field, but rather how you performed.
Sometimes experience can be transferable from a non-work context. Skills gained through voluntary work or a hobby, such as teamwork or communication, can demonstrate the experience required for the role.
How we assess experience
We will be looking at your experience, career history and achievements that are relevant to the specific job role.
Some of the assessment methods which may be used to understand your experience include:
- the application form
- your CV
- an interview/assessment
Your experience may be assessed alongside other elements of the Success Profile to get a more rounded picture of your suitability for the role. The job advert will outline the elements required for the role and the selection method(s) that will be used.
Find out more information on Experience.
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