Index
Addressing Selection Criteria
Key Selection Criteria
When applying for a position, Key Selection Criteria is another way for the selection panel to find out more information about candidates’ professional experience, skills and qualifications. Coupled with their resume/CV and cover letter, Key Selection Criteria provides applicants with the opportunity to answer specific criterion, demonstrating their suitability to individual positions. This selection criterion will then be used by the selection panel as a further tool in assessing applicants throughout the recruitment process.
Am I required to address the Selection Criteria?
At RMIT, positions that require applicants to address key selection criteria will be noted in the advertisement. An application that fails to address the stated key selection criteria may not be considered.
How do I address the Selection Criteria?
When addressing the Key Selection Criteria, ensure that you have read the position description thoroughly, as this will provide you with information about the University, the position, and any required qualifications and skills.
Under the Key Selection Criteria section of the position description there will be five to eight criterion to be addressed, critiquing your attributes and experience. Please address each of these individually. Even if you have limited or no experience relating to one or some of the criterion, we will still be interested in learning about other related attributes that may be an asset to the team.
Examples of situations and experiences can also support your response. RMIT recommends the STAR approach – Situation, Task, Action and Response/Reaction.