Using selection criteria wisely

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• It can be daunting to apply for a position that
  asks for the job applicant to address selection
  criteria, especially if they dont have what they
  consider to be strong job application writing
  skills.
• A job application writer can assist the
  inexperienced applicant to craft their responses
  to the selection criteria in a way that answers
  the criteria and gains them an interview for the
  position.

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• Most government positions and management
  positions require the job applicant to address
  Selection Criteria.
• The number of criteria in an application will
  vary from position to position but there are
  usually at least four criterion and sometimes up
  to fifteen.

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• The length of the expected response also varies
  depending on the specific requirements for the
  position.
• The majority will specify the maximum word counts
  per response and its important to stick to this
  requirement or the application will be rejected
  based on non-compliance.

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• To answer selection criteria the job applicant
  first needs to understand what is being
  requested.
• It is important to read through the Selection
  Criteria in detail and determine what each one is
  asking for.
• Use the job description and statement of duties
  to help you understand what is required in terms
  of qualifications, experience and skills and this
  should help you develop your responses to the
  Selection Criteria.

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• When responding to the Selection Criteria look
  carefully at how the criterion are worded. They
  often use well developed skills or
  demonstrated capacity, or experience using,
  or knowledge of within the criterion wording
  and the job applicant needs to differentiate
  these requirements and understand that they all
  require a different approach.
• Experience using requires a description of how
  youve used something to achieve a particular
  outcome or result, whereas knowledge of needs a
  demonstration of your knowledge about a
  particular area.

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• The job applicant needs to respond to each
  criterion writing an example or two to
  demonstrate how you have the skill knowledge or
  experience for that criteria.
• The best way to do this is by providing relevant
  examples from past job roles or experience.
• Initially you need to state clearly and concisely
  that you can meet the criterion and give a brief
  reason why you believe that.

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• You then provide the specific examples to support
  your claim. Using the STAR model will enable you
  to provide your examples in a cohesive manner.
• Briefly- STAR is describing a Situation and when
  it took place, explain the Task and what was the
  objective, give details about the Action you took
  to achieve this and the Result of your action.

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• It is often helpful to write each criterion down
  and then brainstorm examples for each one from
  your past experience then select the examples
  that best match the specific language contained
  in the Selection Criteria.
• Once you chose the best examples flesh them out
  using the STAR method. To round up your criterion
  response use a sentence or two to summarise how
  you feel you will contribute in the area.

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• Make sure your responses are accurate and honest
  dont exaggerate or misrepresent your role.
• Make sure you used positive language and the
  examples are clear with no ambiguity regarding
  your role.

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• It is important to give yourself time. This
  process can be lengthy and you will achieve the
  best result by thinking through your experience,
  achievements and successes in order to present
  the best possible examples.
• Try not to leave it until the last minute and you
  will be more likely to succeed and remember there
  are professional job application writers who have
  experience and skill in addressing Selection
  Criteria who can assist you with your application.

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