{"id":26172,"date":"2025-08-28T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T03:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&p=26172"},"modified":"2025-08-06T11:22:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T03:22:05","slug":"five-steps-to-selection-criteria-success","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/five-steps-to-selection-criteria-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Five steps to selection criteria success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019ve recently covered steps to cover letter<\/a> and resume<\/a> success, now we\u2019re looking at selection criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective selection criteria responses require a detailed and tailored approach. Authenticity will resonate with potential employers and strengthen your credibility as a candidate, so focus on identifying and highlighting genuine examples that demonstrate your relevant skills and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Understand each criteria<\/strong>
To determine what an employer is asking for and what quality or qualities are being assessed, break each criteria down into the crucial points and underline key words. Brainstorm examples you could use from your past experience that demonstrate how you meet the requirements, then choose the most relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Detail specific examples<\/strong>
Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your examples. Most of your detail should focus on the actions \u2013 what you actually did, why and how \u2013 and don\u2019t forget the result, the outcome or impact you made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Tailor your responses
<\/strong>Customise your responses to align with the specific requirements of the job and the organisation. Use language and keywords from the job description to show that you understand the role. Tailoring your responses demonstrates your genuine interest and commitment to the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Structure your responses effectively
<\/strong>List each criteria as headings and address each one in a couple of paragraphs. Start sentences with action-oriented words, \u2018coordinated\u2026\u2019, \u2018overcame\u2026\u2019, \u2018developed\u2026.\u2019 and, where possible, reflect the language used in the job description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Edit and proofread
<\/strong>Review your responses carefully to ensure they are clear, concise, and address the required criteria.  Check spelling and grammar, and ensure that your examples are relevant, detailed and impactful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on successfully addressing selection criteria, have a look at the Selection Criteria Workbook<\/a> or take the Getting a Job Challenge<\/a> online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of luck in your job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article was written by Career Development Consultant, Carol Erkes.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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