How to address the selection criteria

The selection criteria for a position are basically made up of two components; that the employers are looking to address the Key (essential) and Desirable skills, attributes, qualifications and experience preferred for a particular role.

The company weigh and measure these on an individual basis of relevance and importance to a potential candidate’s successful outcome within the role performance.

By using this format the selection criteria is critical for measuring individual candidates against each other as well as the strength of the application, allowing the recruitment process to eliminate the risk of losing out on the best candidate due to personal or social prejudice.

The selection criteria or at least part of is usually listed in the advertisement of the position.

Why is it important for me to fill out an application for a position if I already have a resume? Why can’t I just send this?

It really isn’t a case of the company wanting to make more work for you; as this allows the recruitment officer to get a snapshot of you and your relevant details and remuneration that you are chasing.

An application usually follows the guidelines below, remember to complete all categories and double check for errors, grammar and spelling mistakes as these are usually the first things that block your application.

The application allows for the employer to have all of your 

Then you are asked to supply a recent copy of your resume and cover letter.

Occasionally you will be asked to supply references at this stage.