Chrissy Siggee

Job Application letters

Job Application letters now available.

Selection Criteria

The Australian Public Service usually requires the job seeker to lodge an application that addresses specific selection criteria.

• An essential criteria is a ‘must have’ criteria.
• A desirable criteria is an added advantage.

The selection panel will rate candidates against the criteria in order to select the right applicant. The job seeker must meet all the essential criteria to be seriously considered for the position. Some positions have up to five selection criteria and it’s important to cover each with a competitive view.

• Evidence of your capability must be demonstrated in each criteria.
• Specific brief details need to be provided including skill and qualification.
• Success and result of capability of the criteria is essential.

Career Overview

Often Resumes begin with the job seeker’s career goal, which is ideal for school leavers or recent university graduates. But for those who have worked in previous positions and who have gained prior experience, it would be more suitable to begin with a career overview. Employers want to know what you can do for them and how your skills and experience can help to promote their company. A career overview presents the prospective employer with valid information about you, the job seeker. Placing your expectation to your next employer in the first line of your resume could be off-putting; adding career intentions in the conclusion is more appropriate.

A career overview should provide a quick preview of what is presented in your resume. It should be brief and written as one paragraph, and ought only to include a small element of your professional, academic and industry training. Personal attributes are optional and your career goal could serve as the last sentence.

A word of thanks

A special thank you to Kathie Thomas for her time and effort setting up this website. You are loved and appreciated. Chrissy.