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Using examples in Selection Criteria: What to use and what not to

The Researcher — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:56:49 +0000

Selection Criteria Examples

When using selection criteria examples in your responses you should only use relevant and up to date examples. Talking about a situation that happened 6 years ago is not going to be very convincing to the selection panel that you have what it takes.

The more recent the example the better, prefferably in the past two years which demonstrates you can handle the criterion.

Sometimes we are tempted to use examples from clubs or university, however you should only refer to these examples if you do not have the relevant work related example.

Select your selection criteria examples carefully based on their relevance to the criterion, strength and recency. Always remember what you are selling YOU! so you want to prove that you are the best person for the job. Each example has to demonstrate why you meet the criterion, so make sure that your examples are strong responses. Try working on the easy Key Selection Criteria first then once you have a good flow try to tackle the harder ones.

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answering state government selection criteria

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:09:24 +0000

For those of you who are asking yourself, “what do I do need to do when answering state government selection criteria?”

You are not the only ones, trust me! Every day more and more Australians are moving into the state government public sector to gain a more secure career. In light of the recent economic downturn, (I have saying that) we find ourselves struggling to understand what real job security is.

Is it staying with a large company for years? or starting your own business? well personally I think taking the time to at least try to start your own business will see you fail several times but at least you will learn valuable life lessons.

The reality is if your a classic 9-5er like a lot of us, then you will soon come to the conclusion that working for your state government can and will most likely be the safest option. [disclaimer - I'm not a professional career advisor and recommend you seek proper advice before making any decisions regarding your employment] sorry have to make that clear.

So if you do decide to apply for a state government position, you will find yourself in a position were have to answer to key selection criteria. Now for most of us we’ve never even heard of a selection criteria’ however it is a skill you are going to have to learn in order to get anywhere in the state government selection process that we call “selection criteria”.

We have put together this site in the hope that it may ease your pain a little by providing some great reference to information that may and quite possibly will help you when applying to your state government selection criteria.

Please If you do one thing……. you need to be honest with yourself and ask one thing.

“Am I right for the position?“

Trust me when I tell you that the selection criteria at state government level is a tested and proven system which is put in place to make sure the right person for the job, get the job.

There’s no point putting in the time to answer the state government selection criteria only top find out your not suited for the position. Do your research, and if you find that you are confident in the position then go for it!

If you need help when answering your state government selection criteria then come here read the whole site and if you want to fast track your learning I recommend you try the selection criteria writer which has been developed for people in your shoes. If you cant find a link around here somewhere I’ll be very surprised, actually I’ll put a link in there for you.

Good luck to you!

Wishing you ultimate success

Dustin

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Understanding Key Selection Criteria

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:47:24 +0000

What are Selection Criteria and why are they used?

Key Selection Criteria are used to seek out the best possible applicant based on skills, abilities, knowledge and experience to fulfill the roles requirements. In order to be considered for a position you must be able to demonstrate through your application that you meet the key selection criteria. If you do not meet the key selection criteria, most likely you will not make it through to the interview process.

Your selection criteria statement will assist the selection panel to assess your application against your fellow applicants and the requirements of the position. Many applicants are overlooked because they don’t clearly address the key selection criteria, they assume that the panel will be able to read between the lines in the cover letter or Resume.

For a better understanding of the Key selection criteria i recommend you view the Selection Criteria Writer Package.

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Key Selection Criteria

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:40:59 +0000

How to Write Effective Written Responses

Key selection criteria (commonly referred to as KSC) are essentially road signs to guide both job applicant and the selection panel. They are core characteristics and qualities considered essential for carrying out the position competently.

These requirements also allow the selection panel to objectively choose the right candidate for the job. That is, the candidate that fulfils the position requirements the best is selected.

Types of Key Selection Criteria

There are a number of different types of KSCs that a candidate will come across in a job application summary. Those key selection criteria that relate to experience refer to the actual performance of a task.

You will need to provide specific details and relevant evidence demonstrating the level of experience you possess. It is important to also provide panel members with clear details regarding strengths, skills in a way that is familiar to them.

To achieve this level of impact it is essential that the keywords and phrases from the position description feature in written responses.

Knowledge and understanding are also common position requirements. In support of this claim, a candidate should provide concrete examples of when these skills were demonstrated. Skills and abilities should also be supported via the use of examples.

It is not enough to write that you possess these talents; you also need to show when and how they have been demonstrated. Once again, you can’t simply state you are honest or fair, you need to prop up your claims with compelling practical examples.

A Common Misconception: The Importance of Desirable Key Selection Criteria

Key selection criteria also come in two different types – essential and desirable. There is a common misconception that desirable key selection criteria are not all that important to the overall success of the application.

As such, candidates don’t often spend as much time writing and thinking about these requirements. This, actually could be the reason why a candidate misses out on their dream job.

Well written desirable key selection criteria are vital to the success of the statement and being awarded the job.

Although a candidate could still be considered if they lack desirable key selection criteria, it is misleading to believe that the strength of your essential key selection criteria will get you past that winning post.

That is, if the interview panel is having difficulties choosing between two candidates, it could very well be the desirable key selection criteria that makes all the difference.

Tips When Preparing Written Responses

Tip 1 Don’t have different fonts and layouts for each criterion. It will only make it look unprofessional

Tip 2 Key selection criteria statement should incorporate a heading that includes: the job name; position reference number and your name featured in the footer

Tip 3 Preferred font styles are Arial, Times New Roman, Tahoma and Verdana. The most common font size is 11 points. Written responses should feature minimum font size of 9.5 points

Tip 4 Carefully select the top 3 or four keyword phrases in the key selection criteria statement and ensure you use these phrases at least once in your written response

Is There An Easier Way?

There in no questioning that writing compelling written responses is tricky. There is a lot to remember; the actual writing process is time consuming; and, it can take frequent writing attempts to develop the required skills to write that job-winning statement.

Many government job seekers have discovered a much more effective and efficient way using software that guides job applicants with easy to use templates that make the job much easier.

About The Author

Glenn Ayrton is an Australian nationally accredited workplace trainer and assessor with over 20 years experience in local and state government. He has performed a range of roles including project management, government recruitment and training including interview technique and job application writing. He is also the designer and creator of Australia’s first software package that assists in writing government job applications called ‘Selection Criteria Writer‘.

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