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Sample Selection Criteria Responses

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Responding to selection criteria is the area that trips up most people applying for a government job. When answering the selection criteria it is important to know exactly what the employer is looking for and respond correctly. An answer consisting of one sentence is simply not enough. Think about how you meet each selection criterion and list examples of relevant skills, experience, incidents, training and personal qualities.

Below are some sample selection criteria responses to help you put together a winning job application and land that dream government job!

Selection Criteria Sample Response Communication Skills
Sound Oral And Written Communication Skills
Selection Criteria Responses Apply Academic Knowledge To Practical Situations
Ability To Apply Academic Knowledge And Concepts To Practical Situations
Selection Criteria Sample Experience With IT
Proven Experience Using Information And Technology
Selection Criteria Ability to work in a team
Able To Operate Effectively In A Team, Contributing Positively To Team Operations And Working Relationships
Selection criteria response ability to contribute ideas
Ability To Contribute Ideas And Demonstrate Initiative And Flexibility
Selection Criteria Sample Demonstrated Research Skills
Demonstrated Analytical And Research Skills
Selection criteria sample response Awareness of OHS issues
Awareness Of Occupational Health & Safety Issues
Selection Criteria Sample Response Literacy and numeracy skills
Demonstrated Literacy, Numeracy, Accuracy And Attention To Detail
Selection Criteria Sample Response Ability to Retrieve Materials
Ability To File, Retrieve, Shelve, And Physically Organise Materials In A High Volume Environment
Selection Criteria Sample Client Services
Demonstrated Client Service Focus And Experience In A Client Service Environment
Selection criteria response good general knowledge and interest in reading
Good General Knowledge With An Interest In Reading And Current Affairs

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Here's our guide to writing killer selection criteria responses

Writing Your Key Selection Criteria Responses
Many people applying for government jobs for the first time may not be aware of the importance of selection criteria responses, or how to approach them. These are a critical part of most government applications and essential to creating an outstanding application.  Even if you have a brilliant resume that shows you have excellent skills and qualifications to do the job and you've written an absolutely sensational cover letter tailored to the position, if you don’t address the selection criteria in a separate document that explains how well you fit each criterion, chances are you will be overlooked. Fulfilling the...
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