TRANSFORM YOUR GOVERNMENT APPLICATION WITH PERFECTLY WRITTEN CRITERIA.
We’ll help you identify and frame your previous experience to show the qualities, skills, knowledge and qualifications the position requires. We draw from your career history to support your claims with quantified, specific examples of what you have done and the results you have achieved.
What is Selection Criteria?
The criteria are usually found in the job description or application form and are used to assess and determine candidates who are the best fit for the position based on merit and qualifications.
What is a Statement of Claims or Pitch Document?
The purpose of the Statement of Claims is to demonstrate that the candidate possesses the necessary qualifications and experience to perform the duties of the job effectively.
Similar to selection criteria, a statement of claims, or a capability statement, helps you stand out and show your potential employer how your skills and competencies fit the role.
This is usually a one- or two-page document that will highlight your contributions to past employers, core competencies and how they match the role. You will also need to provide specific examples of how your experience has given you the necessary skills for this job.
How We Help
ALIGNMENT OF EXPECTATIONS
REFRAMING YOUR EXPERIENCE
CREATING A COMPELLING CASE
With our professional writing experience, we’ll help you put forward a compelling narrative using clear, structured, expressive language that communicates your strengths and competencies.
Experience across all sectors of Federal, State and Local Government
EDUCATION
HEALTHCARE
ADMINISTRATION
TECHNOLOGY
DEFENCE
ENVIRONMENT
Meet our selection critieria experts
Choose your writer from our handpicked team of experts, or send in your resume below for a review and we’ll recommend one for you based on your needs
JENNY CARLIN
Based in Canberra, Jenny is a highly qualified and experienced professional resume writer, marketer and human resource specialist with 20+ years of experience. She has an excellent working knowledge of the APSC’s Integrated Leadership System (ILS) and similar competency frameworks, which she uses in creating clear, concise application documents that present a strong case.
ALLAN WILSON
Allan is passionate about writing selection criteria that demonstrate why you are the right person for the job! Allan uses a supportive and encouraging approach to help you understand your value and what you bring to the table.
TANAZ BYRAMJI
Tanaz has helped countless clients achieve their career goals with impactful career coaching and practical interview training, and preparing highly competitive job applications. She specialises in career changes across industries and workforce re-entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
This will usually be stated in the job description itself.
We’re committed to ensuring that the responses we write for you are a true and authentic reflection of you. To do this, we’ll meet with you one-on-one to discuss your career history and uncover your strengths. This meeting can be in person, over the phone, or over Zoom. We’ll then help you distill specific examples and align them to the selection criteria required, drawing on our current knowledge of the employment market and hiring practices.
It will usually take about a week. However, sometimes roles require a quick response, and for those we can offer express services with a fast turnaround.
Over the last few years government organisations have shifted away from specific selection criteria and moved toward a statement of claims or pitch document approach, so you’ll only need one or the other.
Yes, selection criteria and statements of claims are specific to a role. For instance, if you are applying to work in education, you may be asked to describe a successful programme that you have designed and executed, or how you have managed staff in a previous role. These selection criteria responses help the hiring decision-makers to understand why you are the right person for the job.
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