Tools and templates

Free tools to help you write, check, and improve your Civil Service application. No sign-up required. Everything works in your browser.

Before writing

Find two or three real situations from work, volunteering or caring that you can turn into a behaviour statement.

Answer a few questions about your experience and get a tailored example outline you can adapt into a full statement.

Compare what is expected at different grades side by side. See how behaviour expectations change from AO to SCS.

A fill-in-the-blanks template for 250-word behaviour statements. Download as a Word document or copy the structure.

Paste your draft and check the word count against your limit. Set your target (250, 500, or 750 words) and get live feedback.

Paste your behaviour statement and get instant feedback on structure, word count, STAR balance, and common mistakes.

Practise your interview answers with a timer. Set 2-minute or 3-minute slots and get a gentle alert when time is up.

These tools are designed to be used at different stages of your application:

Before you write: Use the Example Generator to find a scenario that matches your experience. Check the Grade Comparison to understand what level of detail you need.
While you write: Use the STAR Template to structure your statement. Paste drafts into the Word Counter to stay within the limit.
Before you submit: Run your statement through the Statement Checker to catch common mistakes and improve your score.
Before interview: Use the Interview Timer to practise answering questions within the time limit.

Tip

All tools work offline once loaded. Bookmark this page and use the tools even without an internet connection.