The selection criteria in a job advertisement lists the qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities and experience you would need in order to do a job effectively. They are divided into:
1. Essential criteria
2. Desirable criteria.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for a job, you must meet the essential criteria.
In the employer’s view, without the relevant qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience you would not be able to do the job. If you do not meet the essential criteria, it is probably not worth your time applying.
Desirable Criteria
If something is listed as part of desirable criteria – such as a qualification or skill, this means that it is NOT a necessary qualification or skill to do the job. But your chances of being interviewed are higher if you do.
How to address selection criteria
You may think it is work enough just getting together a CV and a cover letter – it is and it will take time.
The third document you will need to prepare is your response to the selection criteria. A good method is to submit a separate document (as well as your CV and cover letter) that details how you satisfy the essential and desirable criteria. You can do this in point form.
For tips on addressing selection criteria, go to:
www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/careers/SelectionCriteria/selectioncriteria.asp
Tips on Interview Techniques
Visit these sites for more help on how to perform better in a job interview:
Career One
www.careerone.com.au/jobs/job-search/get-that-job/pid/2040
My Career
My Career website
Reach out
http://www.reachout.com.au/default.asp?ti=313
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