When completing your application for a teaching role, it is highly likely that along with your resume you will be asked to provide a statement of claims or key selection criteria that will include addressing the professional teaching standards of the state you intend to…
A client seeking to move into the fiercely competitive public service sector sought help when she was unsure of how to best approach the one-page applicant response task. The document would need to relate to the following criteria points: how your…
Your resume is a professionally written summary of you as an individual, your skills and experience, as well as your chronological work history. It is typically used by job seekers who are moving up the ladder, changing careers, or whose…
A previous client, seeking new challenges in their professional life, sought assistance in creating a three-page statement of claims for a Project Manager role that would allow them to broaden and diversify their skill-set. The brief for the position was…
In Australia, the application process for Government and many other high-priority positions have changed selection criteria requirements. This means that resumes should only target the pertinent information in your career history that pertains to the job being applied for. It…
The brief was to create a two page document addressing three broad areas of competency for a position as an Online Coordinator. With a strong background in marketing communications supported by recent experience in a digital media focused role, the client presents…
A good cover letter should be a polished document that addresses the selection criteria and markets you as the best candidate for the job. It makes the first impression with a potential employer and yet, many applicants make a big…
Are You Getting The Most Out of Your LinkedIn Profile? Before LinkedIn, it was more difficult for the average professional to reach the people who could help advance their career. LinkedIn provides a unique opportunity to get your name out…
Are Key Selection Criteria Simply Another Hoop to Jump Through? Many job advertisements today require key selection criteria as part of the application process. The number of individual criteria points will vary from job to job, but there are usually…
Address Selection Criteria Correctly When addressing selection criteria it is key to note that an employer is looking for a correlation between your demonstrated or obtained skills, qualities, abilities and knowledge in comparison with the requirements of the position they…