Selection Criteria is an employer's method to screen applicants. The key to preparing very specific responses to selection criteria is to demonstrate your capability by providing evidence of how you meet the selection criteria; provide specific details; and where possible, include an indicator of success or a result.
Importance
Find out why these subjects are important to your career, and see the proof in our statistical research.
Why
The purpose of your Selection Criteria application is to convince the panel that you are worthy of being interviewed in person. Where as a resume should be succinct, a formal Selection Criteria should give substantial detail outlining how you meet the position description and what specific experience you have to back up your claims. If you do not provide enough of the right information, an employer will simply pass you over and look at the next application.
Statistics
Many applications include a poorly written statement against the selection criteria. The result is that selection panels find these applications difficult to assess. The reasons for this difficulty are either that the selection criteria are not addressed at all or the selection criteria are so poorly addressed that the application does not provide sufficient evidence to judge suitability for the position.
Where the selection panel has to consider say 50+ applicants, those that make the assessment job easier are likely to be more favourably considered.
For more information read - How to Address Selection Criteria by Dr Ann D. Villiers. Published by DM Press, Canberra, ACT (Australia)
What To Do
Looking for a job or planning a career requires groundwork and careful preparation. The more you know about how to do it, the greater the probability of your success. A comprehensive list of Tips and Tools has been put together to help you no matter what stage of the job search process you are at. There is no use being told what to do, you need the tools to do it, giving you the confidence to identify and secure your perfect job.
Tips (Theory)
More and more employers (in both the private and public sectors) are using selection criteria to assist them short-list applicants for interviews. Regardless of the position you may be targeting, there are a handful of criteria that tend to apply across nearly all vacancies. Examples of these include:
Well-developed communication skills.
Teamwork skills.
Commitment to the delivery of quality customer service.
Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to change.
Enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Addressing Selection Criteria is an important aspect of your job application; you must be very specific, demonstrate your skills and give as much relevant information to support your application as possible. If you need specialist assistance in responding to Selection Criteria please contact us now, we have extensive experience creating both public and private sector applications.
Tools (Practice)
Find out more on Answering Selection Criteria with this worksheet
Caution
Read the job description thoroughly and make sure that you have the skills and knowledge for each criteria BEFORE applying for the position.
Information
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Further Research
The following career-related articles have been carefully selected to assist you in the job search decision-making process.
Read this article Addressing Selection Criteria for more information
Links
http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/guide2SC.shtml
http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/content/view/full/131
http://www.rba.co.uk/sources/criteria.htm
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