Selection Criteria Exposed:
200 of the Most Common Government
Selection Criteria
The Ultimate Government Application Guide
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A Look Inside...
Updated in 2021, the 4th edition of Selection Criteria Exposed now has OVER 200 examples.
Section 1
Over 200 Selection Criteria Examples.
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195 examples of traditional selection criteria statements: one page to three quarters of a page of written claims addressing each selection criteria.
- 80 examples of short selection criteria with a 250-word limit: some of these have been condensed from their full-length counterpart so you can see how to condense or expand your statements depending upon the application requirements.
Section 2
1 and 2 page statements of claims - NEW in Selection Criteria Exposed's 4th edition
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Examples of 1 and 2 page statements of claims.
- When selection criteria need to be written within a cover letter,
- When you need write a 1 or 2 page pitch,
- When you need to write an expression of interest,
- Or when your application has a strict page limit.
Section 3
Over 700 paragraphs to use in your application - NEW in Selection Criteria Exposed's 4th edition
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Extracted paragraphs from sections 1 & 2 sorted by competency area.
- Makes it easier to mix and match paragraphs for your own statements.
- The number #1 request from users of our previous 3 editions of this book, and brand new in this updated 4th edition!
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The
Selection Criteria That Are Covered
in Selection Criteria Exposed:
Please note: A duplicate title means that this is a popular criterion and more than one response has been provided in the book.
The numbers refer to the number of the selection criterion, not the page number.
SECTION 1:
Selection criteria statements that are either full length (three quarters of a page to a full page) or short selection criteria (with a 250 word limit - indicated by "short response").
Acquire new knowledge / skills
1. Fast learner
1b. Fast learner (short response)
2. Acquire knowledge
2b. Acquire knowledge (short response)
3. Develop skills
3b. Develop skills (short response)
Achieves results
4. Achieve results
4b. Achieve results (short response)
5. Achieve results
6. Achieve results
6b. Achieve results (short response)
7. Achieve results
8. Achieve results
9. Deliver results
9b. Deliver results
10. Achieve outcomes
11. Achieve positive work outcomes (short response)
Administration
12. General administration
13. General administration
13b. General administration (short response)
14. Administration skills
15. Administration and reception
16. Complex administrative functions
16b. Complex administration functions (short response)
17. Procedures and systems
17b. Procedures and systems (short response)
18. Procedures and systems
19. Executive secretarial support
20. Transcription
21. Keyboard skills
21b. Keyboard skills (short response)
22. Office management (short response)
Analytical skills / attention to detail
23. Analytical skills
23b. Analytical skills (short response)
24. Analytical and conceptual skills
25. Analytical and conceptual skills (short response)
26. Attention to detail
27. Attention to detail
28. Attention to detail
29. Interpret, organise and use numerical data
30b. Analyse data (short response)
31. Statistical analysis / research
32. Attention to detail
Change management
33. Change management
34. Change management
34b. Change management (short response)
Communication skills
35. Communicate with influence
35b. Communicate with influence (short response)
36. Communicate with influence
36b. Communicate with influence
37. Communicate with influence
38. Resolve issues
39. Verbal, written and interpersonal skills
40. Verbal, written and interpersonal skills
40b. Verbal, written and interpersonal skills (short response)
41. Communication and interpersonal skills with client focus
42. Open communication
42b. Open communication (short response)
43. Communicate technical information
44. Produce media materials
45. Produce complex written information
46. Produce information products
47. Prepare reports, policy papers and briefings
47b. Prepare reports, policy papers and briefings (short response)
48. Prepare high-level correspondence and briefings
49. Document research
50. Communicate in a variety of contexts
50b. Communicate in a variety of contexts (short response)
Contract management
51. Contract management
52. Contract management
Customer service
53. Customer service skills
53b. Customer service skills (short response)
54. Customer service focus
54b. Customer service focus (short response)
55. Customer service in a challenging environment
56. Phone-based customer service
57. Achieve customer satisfaction
57b. Achieve customer satisfaction (short response)
58. Quality service delivery
59. Achieve sales targets
Decision-Making
60. Make complex decisions
60b. Make complex decisions (short response)
61. Make difficult decisions
61b. Make difficult decisions (short response)
62. Decision-making and strategic thinking
63. Decision-making
Graphic Design
64. Experience as a graphic designer
65. Demonstrate experience in graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite 6 to develop concepts and deliver press-ready artwork
Engineering
66. Undertake engineering design tasks
67. Document engineering design tasks
68. Control engineering projects
69. Undertake engineering tasks (short response)
Occupational Health and Safety /
Values
70. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
70b. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) (short response)
71. Manage Occupational Health and Safety risks
72. Apply Occupational Health and Safety measures
73. APS values and department values
74. APS values and department values
74b. APS values and department values (short response)
75. An understanding of and commitment to the principles of equity and diversity
76. Code of conduct
76b. Code of conduct (short response)
77. Knowledge of, and commitment to, workplace diversity, Occupational Health and Safety
and consultative work practices
78. Knowledge and understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
79. Knowledge and understanding of Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statements (EAPS)
80. Apply Occupational Health and Safety measures
Finance
81. Finance experience
81b. Finance experience
82. Financial business practices and processes
83. Accounting
84. Process financial transactions
85. Health service management
86. Mental health services
87. Nursing
87b. Nursing (short response)
88. Nursing
89. Patient-focused care
89b. Patient-focused care (short response)
90. The ability to manage the workloads of yourself and others in a healthcare setting
91. Psychology registration (short response)
92. Medical administration / reception
Human Resources
93. Generalist Human Resources
94. Recruitment
94b. Recruitment (short response)
Information Management
95. Records management
95b. Records management (short response)
96. Electronic file management systems
Information Technology
97. Computer literacy
98. Computer literacy
99. Computer literacy (short response)
100. Word processing and database skills
100b. Word processing and database skills (short response)
101. Word processing and database skills
102. Financial software
103. Write systems specifications
103b. Write systems specifications (short response)
104. IT support
104b. IT support (short response)
105. Maintain and support a network environment
106. WC3 web standards and web technologies including HTML, XHTML and CSS
107. Website development
108. SAP Basis Operations, SAP Transport Mechanisms and SAP in a Microsoft Server environment
109. Database administration
109b. Database administration (short response)
110. Installation, configuration and maintenance of UNIX and Windows operating systems.
Interpersonal Skills
111. Cultivate productive working relationships
111b. Cultivate productive working relationships (short response)
112. Cultivate productive working relationships
113. Support and cultivate productive working relationships
114. Support and cultivate productive working relationships
115. Support and cultivate productive working relationships
116. Build strategic partnerships
117. Solid skills in client engagement
118. Collaborate with others
244 118b. Collaborate with others (short response)
119. Manage difficult people
120. Manage relationships
121. Manage relationships
122. Consult at all levels
123. Consult at all levels
123b. Consult at all levels (short response)
124. Work in a joint service environment
Inventory Management / Logistics
125. Inventory management
125b. Inventory management (short response)
126. Logistics
126b. Logistics (short response)
Legal
127. Legal experience that would allow the incumbent to perform the duties of the role
Legislation, Guidelines AND Compliance
128. Business acumen
128b. Business acumen (short response)
129. Certified agreements
130. Interpret legislation and policy
130b. Interpret legislation and policy (short response)
131. Australian electoral legislation
132. Corporate governance
132b. Corporate governance (short response)
Machinery of Government
133. Local government
Management
134. Commercial acumen
135. Management experience
135b. Management experience (short response)
136. Management experience
137. Leadership capacity
137b. Leadership capacity (short response)
138. Stress management
138b. Stress management (short response)
139. Commercial knowledge (short response)
Marketing and Communications
140. Communications, media and large-scale events
141. Manage media, advertising, internet, printing and merchandise
142. Development, management and implementation of communication advice, strategies and plans
Personal Skills: Integrity, Initiative, Flexibility, Confidentiality, Empathy, Etc.
143. Personal drive and integrity
143b. Personal drive and integrity (short response)
44. Personal drive and integrity
144b. Personal drive and integrity
144c. Personal drive and integrity
145. Display personal drive and integrity
146. Personal drive and integrity
147. Initiative / proactiveness
148. Initiative and flexibility
148b. Initiative and flexibility (short response)
149. Flexibility. Write about a situation when you had to adjust quickly to changes in your organisational or departmental priorities. (Targeted question)
150. Confidentiality
151. Confidentiality
151b. Confidentiality (short response)
152. Continuous improvement
153. Empathy
153b. Empathy (short response)
Policy Management / Development
154. Develop policy
154b. Develop policy (short response)
155. Develop policy and procedures
156. Develop policy and provide advice
157. Provide policy advice
157b. Provide policy advice (short response)
Problem-Solving
158. Problem-solving
159. Develop solutions
159b. Develop solutions (short response)
Procurement
160. Procurement knowledge
160b. Procurement knowledge (short response)
161. Procurement knowledge
162. Procurement experience
163. Procurement experience
Project Management
164. Project management experience
164b. Project management experience (short response)
165. Project management experience
166. Manage multiple initiatives
167. Produce project schedules
167b. Produce project schedules (short response)
Risk Management / Quality Assurance
168. Risk management experience
169. Knowledge of risk management
169b. Knowledge of risk management (short response)
170. Quality assurance
170b. Quality assurance (short response)
171. Security planning
Social Work
172. Social work experience
173. Social work experience (short response)
Strategic Skills
174. Strategic direction
174b. Strategic direction (short response)
175. Strategic direction
175b. Strategic direction (short response)
175c. Strategic direction
176. Strategic direction
176b. Strategic direction (short response)
177. Strategic thinking
177b. Strategic thinking (short response)
178. Strategic thinking
179. Strategic influencing
179b. Strategic influencing (short response)
180. Strategic planning (to manage risk)
Supervision
181. Supervise staff
181b. Supervise staff (short response)
182. Supervise staff
183. Plan workloads
183b. Plan workloads (short response)
Teaching / Learning AND Development
184. Teaching experience
185. Teaching experience
186. Teaching K-6
187. Monitor and improve learning
188. Develop training
189. Deliver learning and development programs
Teamwork
190. Work in a team
191. Work in a team
191b. Work in a team (short response)
192. Work in a team or as an individual
192b. Work in a team or as an individual (short response)
193. Collaborate
194. Work in a team: What are the most important factors when working as part of a team and how do you believe you possess these attributes? (Targeted question)
Time Management
195. Planning skills
196. Organisational skills
197. Organisational skills (short response)
198. Organisational skills and confidentiality
199. Time management
199b. Time management (short response)
200. Manage priorities
200b. Manage priorities (short response)
Working as an Individual
201. Work as an individual
201b. Work as an individual (short response)
202. Take ownership
203. Work with limited supervision
203b. Work with limited supervision (short response)
SECTION 2
This section contains statements in the form of one or two page letters or pitches. They are used where a one or two page limit is imposed, or selection criteria are asked to be addressed in a cover letter. Due to the limitless array of criteria combinations, a template has been included, together with numerous examples.
Introduction
Letter template
204. Two-page letter / statement / pitch
205. Two-page letter / statement / pitch
206. Two-page letter / statement / pitch
207. Two-page letter / statement / pitch
208. Two-page letter / statement / pitch
209. Two-page letter / statement / pitch
210. Two-page letter / statement / pitch
211. One-page letter / statement / pitch
212. One-page letter / statement / pitch
213. One-page letter / statement / pitch
214. One-page letter / statement / pitch
215. One-page letter / statement / pitch
216. One-page letter / statement / pitch
SECTION 3
This section contains paragraph extracts from the previous two sections of the book, sorted by competency area. This is the best place to find generic sentences and paragraphs that can be used in your application, and tailored to your needs.
Paragraphs – introduction
Acquire new knowledge / skills
Achieve results
Administration
Analytical skills / attention to detail
Change management
Communication – general
Communication – oral
Communication – written
Communication – communicate with influence
Communication – negotiation / persuasive skills
Contract management
Corporate governance
Customer service / client focus
Decision-making
Design
Engineering
Occupational Health and Safety
Values / code of conduct
Finance
Human Resources
Information management
Information technology
Interpersonal skills / working relationships
Inventory management / logistics
Legal
Legislation, guidelines and compliance
Management
Marketing Personal drive and integrity
Confidentiality and empathy
Initiative and continuous improvement
Flexibility
Time management / organisational skills / prioritising
Policy management / development
Problem-solving
Procurement
Project management
Risk management / quality assurance
Social work
Strategic skills
Staff management / supervision
Teaching / learning and development
Teamwork
Working as an individual
That's well OVER 200 examples!
