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Selection criteria tips

You might have a brilliant resume and a sensational cover letter but if you don’t address the selection criteria in a separate document your chances of getting that job will go out the window. Find out all the tips on how to correctly address the criteria, read selection criteria examples, sample selection criteria responses and more.


Selection criteria: The key to your dream government job
It can be safely said that the key to your dream government job is your selection criteria statement. Selection criteria are central when applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service and state, territory and local governments.

Furthermore, selection criteria are also being widely used by the community sector, professional associations, universities and TAFE, and even by some private sector organisations.

Selection criteria are becoming more and more common and can pose a serious challenge to people who aren’t sure how to answer them correctly.

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