Happy new year and Merry Christmas to you all!

With a new year upon us and great new opportunities coming everyday, there has never been a better time to jump in and get yourself a new position or a just move up a level.

I’ve seen literally masses of selection criteria applications advertised and hopefully you have too, so get in there and have a crack at it.

In 2012 you can expect some exciting changes for myselectioncriteria.com.au.

We’ve been keeping all of your emails and ideas on how to make this site a better resource and we plan on implementing those ideas very soon.

Keep your eye out and good luck for 2012, to your success

Dustin

Centrelink is one of Australia’s foremost, essential government agencies. With more than 25,000 employees, Centrelink works tirelessly to distribute products and services to approximately 6.5 million customers throughout Australia. The filling of vacancies within Centrelink is very competitive. As such, potential candidates need to prepare top-quality written responses, including a well-written selection criteria statement.

Vacancies within Centrelink are filled upon merit. In other words, positions are won based upon the best candidate for the role. One way of demonstrating that a candidate is the most qualified is that of the selection criteria statement. This is where many applicants fall short. Although, the candidate may possess all the necessary knowledge, skills, qualification and personal attributes, a poorly written selection criteria statement might not demonstrate this.

The Centrelink Job Application

Although general selection criteria writing principles should be adhered to when applying for a job with Centrelink, there are also a number of specific requirements that should also be considered, such as:

• Two referees. You should provide two referee names and contact information. For the Centrelink application, be prepared for these two referees to be contacted by the selection panel. They might be asked about your claims in regards to the selection criteria.
• Resume. As is common in job applications, Centrelink requires that your resume firstly display the latest positions and qualifications you have attained.
• With the Centrelink application, the Application Cover Sheet attached in the application pack is essential. This includes the vacancy details; your personal details; employment in the APS; and, referees.
• Many positions at Centrelink revolve around customer service. As such, depending upon the position, it should be a focus of your selection criteria statement. Candidates should provide relevant and concrete examples of customer service.
• Many of the roles at Centrelink also center on the use of computers. Employees are required to use Centrelink’s elaborate database system and need to conduct research. As such, your written application should be tailored towards this.
• Talk to the Contact Officer if you require further information. The Contact Officer’s name and phone number will be prominently displayed in the application pack.
• The Role Profile in the application pack. This will inform the candidate of the Branch that they will be working in. Rather than referring to the actual physical location, it relates to an arm of Centrelink, such as the Records Management Unit. This will help tailor your application even further.
• Duties. The duties are your responsibilities. They display what you will be required to do. These can also be drawn into your selection criteria statement to further provide focus.
• Additional Information. This is typically included in the department’s job description and can include anything pertinent to the job.

Interview panel members are particularly interested in an applicant’s ability to provide customer service in challenging environments so it is essential that the written application provide compelling evidence of strong customer service and interpersonal skills through well written practical examples.

Important Tip - When developing your customer service examples, ensure that your language uses active clear phrases and make sure that actual phrases from the selection criteria statements appear in the responses developed.

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Just a few Government selection criteria tips today, it’s important to focus your efforts when considering your responses.

Make sure you use English well! panels will often use your communication skills to judge your attention to detail so ensure there are no mistakes in your application.

Keep your acronyms to a minimum you need to convey exactly what you a trying to say to the panel even if you might know them personally.

To get in the right mind set imagine that every applicant that you are competing with has the same if not better qualifications than yourself. Now write the most relevant skills you  have which address the criteria requested of you.

Choose your tone and words carefully, try to use positive words as often as possible like, involved and consistently.

I’ll be back with some more tips for you soon.

When were presented with an opportunity or job prospect often we are initially exited and a huge rush of blood runs to your head. After the initial shock and excitement is over the realest often kicks in and we are faced with the task of applying for the position.

Staying on track with your selection criteria is Key to your success! If you can harness your excitement just a little bit longer you will find that creating and submitting your selection criteria applications will be far easier than if you allow yourself to become negative about the application process.

Understand that the selection criteria process is there to assist the government to place the best people in our tax paying jobs as possible. If you consider this whilst chipping away at your selection criteria I believe your attitude will flow through your writing.

Good luck with your selection criteria applications! I wish you ultimate success.

We got a question yesterday from a keen applicant who was applying for a Finance and Accounting Government position and they were interested in knowing if the Selection Criteria Writer Package had a list of keywords that would help their application.

Luckily the Selection criteria Writer package does come with a Free Keyword and phrase list that is categorized by position, so if you’re considering submitting an application you will find that using these keywords within your application will give you a substantial advantage over your fellow applicant competitors.

The Keyword/Phrases categories include:

• Teamwork/Team building
• Deadlines/Time lines/Prioritisation/Work flow management
• Financial/Accounting
• Project management
• Quality assurance
• Written/Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation/Liaison/Communication
• Use of Computers/Software
• Analytical/conceptual skills
• Management/Supervisor/Team Leader
• Continuous Improvement/Qulaity Framework
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Goal setting
• Change Management/Change Environment
• Records Management
• Benefits Management

Within the report you will find a surprisingly large list of trigger keywords and phrases that the panelists are looking for. If you are unaware of these “trigger” keywords then I suggest you consider purchasing the selection criteria writer package. At a nominal $77 the training you will receive plus the wealth of information you will recieve listening to the interviews with selection criteria panelists is priceless.

For those of you searching for Government jobs NSW is a good place to start. If you’ve just begun your search then you may not be aware of the Selection criteria Application process.
The Selection Criteria process is a vital part of Government Job recruitment process and will affect you directly so you might want to pay attention if you’re serious about getting a government job in NSW.
Selection Criteria is used essentially to eliminate bias and make sure that the best candidate gets through to the interview process. You will want to do your research into the specifics for the position, for example it wouldn’t hurt to find out who is processing your application and ask how the criteria directly relates to the role.
This is Key you’ve just got hold of some info that most of your fellow applicants won’t have access to. Furthermore if you can get your hands on a prior successful application then your one step further to beating out your competition.
Government Jobs NSW are easy to find but very few applicants will get through, there are many resources available to you like

the Selection Criteria Writer this software solution walks you through your Government application step by step, it also includes selection criteria templates and video tutorials…not bad for a measly $77 especially if you get the job.
My advice to you is to take a good look around the site and study as much about selection criteria applications as you can so you are fully capable when applying for government jobs NSW.

There’s lots of information out there, just make sure your taking in the right information! One of the reasons why I decided to start this website in the beginning was because my mother applied for a job and went to a so called “selection criteria professional” who told her that her application needed to be brief and she completely summarised my mums responses. Well when she spoke with the lady who was processing the applications she was told that her application was too brief and that you should at least address each key criterion with one page. There goes $250 out the window and the job.

I only mention this as a warning, there are some fantastic professionals out there who can help you, but if you would like to learn the skills yourself then the Selection Criteria Writer is Gold, and it comes with a  60 day money back guarantee plus if you don’t get this job you’ll still own the software and have the knowledge to pass onto your friends.

Good luck with your Job application, go get those Government Jobs NSW

You will be assessed against the following selection criteria throughout the application process.  You do not need to address these criterion specifically. The on-ine application includes questions directly relating to the criteria and allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience in your written response.

1. Qualifications

You must have completed (or be completing by 31 December 2009) at least a three year undergraduate degree from an Australian tertiary institution. If you have a degree from an overseas tertiary institution it must be recognised as being equivalent to a three year Australian degree by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) by 31 December 2009.

Assessment method: Application & sighting of official academic transcripts at interview

2. Knowing the environment

Everyone in DVA works in an often complex environment. It is important for graduates to have a general understanding of the role of DVA, and an appreciation of the needs of its broad range of clients and stakeholders.

Assessment method: Application / interview

3. Building our skills

We have a talented, experienced and skilled workforce and continuing to develop our organisations talent is an important part of the way we operate. Graduates will need to identify and pursue opportunities to learn and apply their skills and capabilities in the working environment.

Assessment method: Application / interview

4. Connecting with clients and collaborating with colleagues

The ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people of all ages, levels, backgrounds etc and contribute in a small team environment is key to the graduate role.

Assessment method: Written skills – application and written testing at interview / Oral & interpersonal communication skills – application and interview

5. Searching for solutions

You will be working in a variety of roles which focus on the development and delivery of solutions and services to internal and external clients. Well developed research and analysis skills are required along with the ability to show initiative and flexibility in a changing environment.

Assessment method: Application / interview

Article source: www.dva.gov.au

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When Searching for a Job, everyone usually starts in the same place, the big guys like Careerone, Seek the list goes on and you should post your resume with these sites as many people have been employed by this means but vary rarely do people search for jobs in the Niche sites.

Many Jobs are posted on smaller websites that cater for niche’s, specific categories, professional associations etc.
Try typing your title or area of expertise into Google and moving beyond the payed ads and first page results, be specific for example “local government jobs” will return a page called LGJobs this site specifically caters for council jobs available within the local government sector.

You’ll find that there will be much less competition within these sites as most people will follow the masses and go straight to the big guys.

If you need help with your Resume check out Selection Criteria Writer

Good Luck job hunting !

Wishing you Ultimate success

Dustin