Selection Criteria - S.T.A.R. Response Template
Selection Criteria should be responded to properly using the STAR model, which stands for Situation, Task, Action and Response. With this method in place, you can accurately and concisely respond to the criteria using a validated, demonstrated response. This will allow you to get your foot in the door to your next job interview. With this resource you can save each criteria and be able to reuse them in future job applications - saving you time and effort. Cool!
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Make Your Resume and Cover Letter a Star Performer
Need to respond to selection criteria but don't have a clue where to start? The STAR model is becoming the standard method for responding to selection criteria in Australia, and no doubt, world wide. Using STAR will make your resume and cover letter get noticed, especially if you do a little research, mention it subtly in the cover letter and use action words, keywords from the position description, and of course, a very light sprinkle of words common to the industry in particular.
Need to respond to selection criteria but don't have a clue where to start? The STAR model is becoming the standard method for responding to selection criteria in Australia, and no doubt, world wide. Using STAR will make your resume and cover letter get noticed, especially if you do a little research, mention it subtly in the cover letter and use action words, keywords from the position description, and of course, a very light sprinkle of words common to the industry in particular.
Sometimes a Resume or Cover Letter That's CRAP is What You Want!
The principles of good document design can best be described with the word CRAP. No, I'm not cursing or swearing, and I'm not trying to be funny. Make your documents look like CRAP and you will actually get great results! It's all about perspective - and a bit of creative document gymnastics.
The principles of good document design can best be described with the word CRAP. No, I'm not cursing or swearing, and I'm not trying to be funny. Make your documents look like CRAP and you will actually get great results! It's all about perspective - and a bit of creative document gymnastics.
Add Action to Your Resume, Cover Letter and/or Statement of Claims
If you need to make your resume, cover letter stand out it's not enough to use correct spelling, punctuation or grammar. It's not just about the research or the layout...it's all about the words you use! Sprinkle liberally with action words and your documents come to life and just about put their arms around your potential boss. You know you need them.
If you need to make your resume, cover letter stand out it's not enough to use correct spelling, punctuation or grammar. It's not just about the research or the layout...it's all about the words you use! Sprinkle liberally with action words and your documents come to life and just about put their arms around your potential boss. You know you need them.
Make Your Resume Word Perfect
Your resume is looking really tired and want it to stand out from the crowd. It would be so cool if you had a check-list to make your resume look like it's got Hollywood lights around it! Do yourself a favor...print this and put it in that job-seeker folder.
Your resume is looking really tired and want it to stand out from the crowd. It would be so cool if you had a check-list to make your resume look like it's got Hollywood lights around it! Do yourself a favor...print this and put it in that job-seeker folder.
Don't Do This At Your Next Interview!
You've been to a few interviews and it's just not working for you .. your still unemployed and SICK OF IT. Surely there are things you shouldn't do in an interview? With this document you might be a little more successful.
Print it out, put it in your "job-seeker folder" and refer to it BEFORE each interview!
You've been to a few interviews and it's just not working for you .. your still unemployed and SICK OF IT. Surely there are things you shouldn't do in an interview? With this document you might be a little more successful.
Print it out, put it in your "job-seeker folder" and refer to it BEFORE each interview!
Improve Writing Skills and Get Results!
Have you ever wanted to improve your writing style in your resume, cover letter and statement of claims. Then your in luck today, because I found this resource while surfing for information for the members a few months ago. If you want your welcome to visit the source of the resource, as I have listed in within the document.
Have you ever wanted to improve your writing style in your resume, cover letter and statement of claims. Then your in luck today, because I found this resource while surfing for information for the members a few months ago. If you want your welcome to visit the source of the resource, as I have listed in within the document.
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