Selection criteria
Employers often include a set of requirements as part of their job advertisement. These are sometimes referred to as selection criteria, eligibility requirements, or similar. These are a clear indicator of the standards that will be used to measure one candidate against another and are a road map for your application.
Generally, private sector employers like their criteria to be addressed in your one-page cover letter, whereas public sector and not-for-profit employers expect a separate document addressing criteria in a formal style. Check with the employer if you are unsure.
Here are some resources to help you tackle this part of your application:
- Watch this short video on the best way to respond to selection criteria
- Read about the five keys step to addressing selection criteria
- Access our selection criteria resources in CareerHub
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