Key Selection Criteria
(Everyone’s favourite part of applying for a job. Not!)
How can we help you?
(Let me count the ways!)
Book a document session with us in person in Albury Wodonga, or via phone/online. During this time, we will work through each question and collaborate with you on the tailored responses before writing the answers out in full for you.
Book a coaching session ($150/hour) and we can tackle as many as we can in the time provided, while walking you through the process so you can finish it off yourself.
Ask us to tackle the hardest, most complex of the criteria questions, and then you can model the easier responses from the one/s provided.
Write the Criteria responses yourself and ask us to read over them and provide feedback or edit them for you to tighten and polish the final result.
FULL CRITERIA RESPONSES
The prices vary based on the level of experience, because the higher up the ladder you climb, the more complex the criteria responses become. These prices reflect the additional work that goes into the higher level responses such as reading company annual strategies and plans, research, and shaping more complex and dynamic examples.
Full responses from scratch
Criteria coaching
Cheaper than having us write your selection criteria out in full, this option allows you to use your 60/90 minute session as you choose. We can teach you how to respond to each criteria, we can develop a plan with you, or we can tackle the hardest ones and then you can apply your knew knowledge to finish the easier ones. It’s up to you how we use this time.
Select criteria from scratch
Choose the questions that you are struggling to wrap your head around the most and ask us to do those ones for you. Then you can write the other responses, based on the ones we’ve prepared for you.
This is another way we can approach selection criteria responses for you. If you want to draft your document, we can always cast our eye over the responses and provide you with feedback and advice regarding editing options for your work.
You write, we edit
(All prices quoted are flat rates - no hidden costs)
OTHER CRITERIA RESPONSE FORMATS
Criteria statement
This is becoming a more common approach to key selection criteria requirements. It can be in the form of a separate statement of a certain amount of words (often 700-750 words), or it might be requested in the form of a long cover letter. In these cases, you are still expected to demonstrate your experience with examples, but the format is different, requiring you to combine criteria responses and condense your approach sometimes using one example for more than one criterion.
Application questions
When you are preparing to submit an application, always click through the application submission process in case there are some sneaky little questions in there that you need to put some real thought into. You may be asked to tell them in 250 words or less why you would be a good fit for the job, for example. You don’t want to be approaching the closing time on a submission, only to realise that you have to come up with three 250 word responses about how wonderful you are!
THE IMPRESSABILITY PROCESS
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Apart from everyone’s favourite part of job applications (not), key selection criteria are the skills, knowledge, experience and personal attributes an employer considers essential for the role. Your responses provide evidence of how you meet these requirements and demonstrate your suitability for the position.
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You don't always need identical experience. We can help you identify transferable skills, relevant examples and achievements from other roles, study, volunteering or life experience that demonstrate your capability.
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The STAR method is a common approach to writing selection criteria responses. It helps structure your examples by outlining the Situation, Task, Action and Result, making it easier for employers to understand the impact of your work.
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Yes. Impressability offers tailored selection criteria writing services, collaborative document sessions, coaching support and editing services depending on your needs and budget.
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Absolutely. We can coach you through the process, help you develop examples, review your responses or edit your draft to improve clarity, structure and impact.
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This depends on the complexity of the criteria and the experience level required for the role. During a coaching session we can work through as many criteria as possible while helping you understand the process so you can continue independently.
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Many employers now use targeted questions, statements of claims, suitability statements, 250-word questions or long cover letters instead of traditional selection criteria. We can help with these application formats too.
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Yes. We regularly assist clients with government applications that require selection criteria responses, statements of claims, suitability statements and other written application requirements.
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Selection criteria are often used to shortlist candidates for interview. Well-written responses help employers understand not just what you've done, but how your experience demonstrates your ability to perform the role.
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Yes. Appointments are available in person, by phone and via Zoom, allowing you to access support wherever you are located.
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A good response answers the question. A great response tells the story behind your experience, demonstrates the impact of your actions and helps the reader understand how you work and what value you bring to the role.