Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria

Selection criteria are the standards and competencies that an employer considers when assessing and comparing applicants to the requirements of an advertised position. The selection criteria highlight sills, attributes, experience and education that the employer has identified as being essential or desirable for satisfying the requirements of the job. Your statement addressing the selection criteria is a key document for employers as it demonstrates how closely your skills match their needs. Not all advertised positions will include selection criteria but, when listed, they must be addressed. This will mean that applying for a position may require three documents: 1. The cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Responses to Selection Criteria Examples of selection criteria  Interpersonal and communication skills  Excellent written and verbal skills  Ability to work in a team  Good time management skills  Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills  Relevant tertiary qualifications Some criteria will be described as essential; other may be preferred or desirable. the employer may have listed all the ideal qualities and hope to get someone who has most but not necessarily all of them. In this instance, don't be deterred from applying. You may have most of the skills required and are very keen to apply for the position. You should demonstrate that you have many skills and that you are willing to learn, even if you don't meet all the specified criteria. WHY ARE SELECTION CRITERIA USED? It helps the selection panel focus on the attributers that are important for successful performance in the advertised position. Measuring applicants against selection criteria enables selection panels to show why one applicant was selected ahead of another. It also ensures equity and accountability. HOW SHOULD I SET OUT THE SELECTION CRITERIA? Create a new document headed 'Responses to Selection Criteria". List each criterion in order as outlined in the position...