Everything in one place
Clear information, without the runaround.
Each part of the platform has one job and a clear next action.
Common questions
Straight answers before you start.
How the platform works, what it covers and where it fits alongside official recruitment information.
- Built around Success Profiles
- From application to interview
- Independent and candidate-led
Your preparation map
ReadyCommon questions
01Start with the vacancy
02Work from genuine evidence
03Prepare only what is assessed
04Keep every stage connected
Common questions
What candidates ask next.
Use the live vacancy and official campaign information as the final source for your application.
View all FAQs →Is PublicServicePathway part of the Civil Service?+
No. It is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the UK Government or Civil Service.
Does every vacancy assess the same things?+
No. Each advert names the elements, tests and requirements used for that recruitment campaign.
Can I use examples from outside the Civil Service?+
Yes. The important question is whether the example gives clear evidence for the requirement and grade.
Can the platform write my application for me?+
The tools are designed to help you understand requirements, organise genuine evidence and improve your own preparation.
Which grades are covered?+
The UK pathway spans AA and AO through EO, HEO, SEO, Grade 7, Grade 6 and the Senior Civil Service, with each vacancy remaining the source of truth.
Is my data used to train public AI models?+
No. The current Vacancy Decoder runs in your browser. Nothing is saved until you choose to save it to your private UK workspace.
Your next useful step
Prepare for what this role actually assesses.
Start with the vacancy, then build only the evidence and practice you need.