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qSome job applications require the addressing of selection criteria for the position as well
as the submission of a resume and cover letter.
qWhile 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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qAs 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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qNormally 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.
qIf a desired position requests the applicant address selection criteria it is imperative that
the job applicant carefully and thoroughly answer each criterion.
qWhile 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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qThe 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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qFollow the specific requirements presented by the employer including word counts, page
counts, file type when job application writing.
qThe 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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qThe 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.
qThe key words used in the selection criteria will assist the selection criteria writer in
formatting a response to each criterion.
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qFor example, ‘knowledge of’ is requesting evidence of the applicant’s 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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qThe selection criteria writer needs to ensure that the first sentence addressing each
criterion clearly describes how the applicant can fulfil that specific criterion.
qThe selection criteria writer can then go into further details and provide more
clarification in the body of the document.
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qThe 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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qTASK describes the task they had to complete
qACTION describes the action taken to successfully complete the task.
qRESULT describes what occurred as a result of the action

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qThe selection criteria writer needs to provide specific examples to support the claims of
the applicant in regards to their skills, knowledge and professional qualities.
qThe potential employer wants to see how the applicant best meets their requirements.
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qThe selection criteria writer should choose a simple and easy to peruse layout for the
selection criteria document.
qLarge 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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qProofreading, 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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