Writing selection criteria, even 2 page responses can be time consuming, so before you apply for a government job, make sure you do these 3 critical tasks.

Make sure you are sufficiently qualified for the position

Although this has nothing to do with writing selection criteria, this is one of the most important aspects to the process – namely, ensuring that you are sufficiently qualified for the position in question, before dedicating endless hours in addressing the selection criteria.       [Read more…] about Government Jobs – What you need to do, before you start writing selection criteria

Within the public service sector, there is a trend away from long and complex applications that require a candidate to address selection criteria.  Instead a candidate simply needs to submit an expression of interest (EOI), or a cover letter (generally 2-pages).

When addressing an EOI, or submitting a cover letter, you still need to address the selection criteria,but instead of answering them in a separate document, simply address the requirements (either directly or indirectly) within the resume and the 2-page cover letter. [Read more…] about How to create a job winning government cover letter or EOI

If you have been applying for government jobs recently, then you probably already know how incredibly competitive the government recruitment process can be. To really stand out from the masses, to win government interviews, you have to give yourself every available edge possible. For those of you serious about securing a job in government, you should consider hiring a professional selection criteria writer.

But, how do you hire the best selection criteria writer? Not all selection criteria writers are equal in talent and experience. How do you make your choice? Below are a few guidelines to assist you with your decision. [Read more…] about How To Hire a Professional Selection Criteria Writer

I have literally viewed thousands of applications over the years and in this article I quickly outline the top 8 mistakes that the overwhelming majority of job seekers make, which usually results in them not getting through to interview.

By ensuring you don’t make these common mistakes, you will enhance your overall application, as it will ensure that you structure your selection criteria in a way that meets the needs of the role and the needs of selection panel members.

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Step One – Stick to the basic rules (or face elimination)

Before you get started addressing selection criteria, you need to adhere to some basic rules.  These include:

• You must address ALL the selection criteria
• You must follow the agency’s directions, relating to page limits, word counts, layout and presentation
• You must address ALL parts of the criterion

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