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If you’re applying for a role working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it is likely the selection criteria may include a cultural competency aspect. In this section, it is important that you highlight your experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, while demonstrating your knowledge of relevant historical and contemporary issues. Here are some examples:
The following examples may be used as a guide when writing a selection criteria for an Aged Carer role, Disability Support Worker/ Assistant in Nursing or Enrolled Nurse. You'll note these employ the STAR format for writing selection criteria (Situation, Task, Action, Result). If you would prefer a professional writes your selection criteria, please get in touch!
If you’re looking to apply for a role within the Australian mining industry, a mining-specific resume is a must. But how do you write an Australian mining resume? What’s important to include? How you can you increase your chances of getting to the top of the pile and actually getting a mining job? As one of Australia’s top mining resume writing services, we’ve been writing mining resumes since 2012, and in that time, we’ve worked closely with mining industry leaders and mining personnel to gain feedback about what works in a mining resume. Here are our tips:
When applying for an ACT government job, it is vital that you correctly address the application requirements. You will usually be asked to provide some sort of written response, whether this be formally responding to a set of selection criteria or ‘what you require’ section, or a more casual ‘pitch’-style or EOI-style written response.
This ACT Health Executive Assistant job application required a formal selection criteria response. You can use this response as a kind of ‘ACT Health Selection Criteria Template’ or, if you want help – we can assist. We are experts in working with you to uncover and explore suitable examples throughout your career to meet ACT government application guidelines, and then formulating it into the required STAR model (i.e. Situation, Task, Action, Result). Please contact us for a quote. If you’re applying for a Victorian government teaching or teaching aide position, in addition to your resume, you’ll need to supply responses to the key selection criteria. Each criterion requires a short statement (60-120 words) with clear, concrete examples of how you meet the requirements (you should use the SAO formula i.e. Situation, Action, Outcome). We are experts in working collaboratively with you to identify, explore and develop relevant examples from your career to meet the application guidelines. Learn more about our selection criteria writing service here.
Here’s an example of how to address selection criteria for a Victorian teaching position: One of the simplest, but most effective methods for resume writing is one favoured by one of the world’s largest and most renowned companies, Google. In fact, Google recruiters say that without employing this method, your resume is almost guaranteed to go into the ‘reject’ pile. It’s the ‘XYZ’ formula, and it’s a formula you can start using in your own resume.
Including relevant key achievements in your resume is what will set you apart from the competition. Actions speak louder than words, and explaining what you achieved in previous roles will demonstrate to the recruiter just what you are capable of. Clients often struggle with this part of resume writing, though.
Here’s a list of 50 questions to ask yourself if you’re struggling to identify your own key achievements. You can then use this Google-approved XYZ Formula to succinctly craft these into a compelling narrative for your resume. The NSW Department of Education requires you to apply for any roles through iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. In addition to a resume, you will usually be asked to supply a covering letter of between 2-3 pages (depending on the role). You will need to respond to any targeted questions in this cover letter, as well as explain how your skills and experience are relevant to the position you are applying for. Its also important to ensure you write in the context of the focus capabilities for the role.
Do you need help writing a NSW Dept of Education application? Please get in touch. Here is a snippet of a successful NSW Department of Education SAO application example: Selection for roles at the Queensland Police Service (QPS) are highly competitive and it is very important to closely follow the required application guidelines. In most cases, a QPS role will require a 2-page written statement addressing the criteria outlined under the ‘Are you the right person for the job?’ section, whilst also taking into account the stated ‘Key Accountabilities’. It is important to use specific examples to support your statements.
Here is a snippet of a QPS application letter example: When applying for a Cairns Regional Council job, it's important to carefully follow the application guidelines. Usually, the panel will request a copy of your resume as well as a comprehensive cover letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria. It is important to note that unless you address these elements, your application will not be accepted.
Here is an example of as snippet from a winning Cairns Council application: We hear regularly from people wanting to apply for a particular role, but they don’t quite meet all the requirements listed in the job ad. Sometimes they’re targeting a role a few steps up within the industry they’re experienced in. Other times, they’re making a career change.
We work with many clients who are new to the job market, including recent high school graduates and university students. We are often asked “what can I put on my resume when I have no experience?”.
The good news is, there’s lots you can do to stand out with a strong entry-level resume. This successful NT government application required a short and concise one page summary sheet (cover letter) response. Here is a snippet from the letter:
This successful Queensland Government application was a 2 page response, with a number of criteria needing to be addressed. This is a sample of the letter.
We specialise in nursing applications (including Queensland Health nurse roles)! We are experts in working with you to uncover and explore suitable examples to meet the application requirements and in putting it together into the required format. This was a winning application requiring the Queensland Health favoured 2 page application letter, demonstrating the key attributes. Here is a snippet from the letter:
This application successfully led to interview. It was a 4-page application, addressing 5 key criteria. Included is the winning statement from a very popular key selection criteria, regarding communication skills:
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