How to Write to Selection Criteria

Welcome

Where selection criteria are used

Three key points to grasp

What merit based selection means

Four trends in selection processes

Two broad types of selection criteria

Three reasons why you’re not short-listed

Five ways to write a poor application

Two reasons why writing is difficult

Three steps to writing to selection criteria

Step 1. Analyse the criteria

1. respond to key words
2. check for qualifiers
3. address all parts
4. stick to the wording

Step 2: Write responses

1. interpret the fit between criteria and duties
2. write evidence-based responses
3. be results-oriented
4. pitch to the level of the job
5. watch your verbs
6. use short, active sentences
7. use variety to start responses
8. avoid unsupported belief statements
9. restrict use of universals

Step 3: Review and edit

1. use good English
2. take care with layout

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