Selection Criteria Tips

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• Some job applications require the addressing of
  selection criteria for the position as well as
  the submission of a resume and cover letter.
• While many government positions require selection
  criteria there are an increasing number of larger
  private companies that are also using selection
  criteria to assist them in finding the perfect
  candidate.

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• As a component of the job search process the key
  selection criteria accompanying a job application
  help the employer to make the most accurate match
  between the requirements of the specific position
  and the skills of the applicant.

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• Normally selection criteria will be presented as
  a list of essential knowledge, skills, experience
  and/or qualifications that the applicant must
  fulfil to be eligible for the job.
• If a desired position requests the applicant
  address selection criteria it is imperative that
  the job applicant carefully and thoroughly answer
  each criterion.
• While it is additional work in the application
  process, submitting a high-quality response to
  the selection criteria will play a significant
  role in positioning the applicant as a qualified
  candidate.

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Tip 1

• The selection criteria have been added to the job
  application for a reason, the job application
  writer should give them just as much thought and
  consideration as the resume.

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Tip 2

• Follow the specific requirements presented by the
  employer including word counts, page counts, file
  type when job application writing.
• The number of selection criterion will vary from
  job to job, but there are usually at least four.
  As a general rule each written selection criteria
  should be answered in half to two-thirds of an A4
  page.

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Tip 3

• The selection criteria writer should carefully
  peruse each selection criterion and understand
  what each one is asking prior to commencing the
  task of writing the answers.
• The key words used in the selection criteria will
  assist the selection criteria writer in
  formatting a response to each criterion.

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• For example, knowledge of is requesting
  evidence of the applicants knowledge in a
  particular area while experience using is
  looking for a description of how the job
  applicant can demonstrate their skills and
  experience.

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Tip 4

• The selection criteria writer needs to ensure
  that the first sentence addressing each criterion
  clearly describes how the applicant can fulfil
  that specific criterion.
• The selection criteria writer can then go into
  further details and provide more clarification in
  the body of the document.

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Tip 5

• The Selection criteria writer can use the STAR
  model to address the selection criteria and
  demonstrate the capacity of the applicant to
  perform the desired tasks and responsibilities
  within the job role SITUATION describes a
  relevant work situation that the applicant was
  faced with.

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• TASK describes the task they had to complete
• ACTION describes the action taken to successfully
  complete the task.
• RESULT describes what occurred as a result of the
  action

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Tip 6

• The selection criteria writer needs to provide
  specific examples to support the claims of the
  applicant in regards to their skills, knowledge
  and professional qualities.
• The potential employer wants to see how the
  applicant best meets their requirements.

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Tip 7

• The selection criteria writer should choose a
  simple and easy to peruse layout for the
  selection criteria document.
• Large blocks of text can be off putting and time
  consuming so using short sentences, headings and
  bullet points can highlight the important points
  mc ensure the employer can quickly and easily
  determine if the applicant meets their
  requirements.

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Tip 8

• Proofreading, spell check and grammar check are
  extremely important prior to submitting the
  selection criteria document. It should look
  professional and be free from errors.

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