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Do I Have To Address The Selection Criteria On The Job Advertisement?
If you are wondering whether or not you should address the selection criteria, then this article may help you in deciding whether or not to.
Matthew Coppola
May 11, 20201 min read
Is It Okay To Send A Follow Up Email After A Job Interview?
You just had a job interview with an employer and you’re feeling quite confident. Or maybe you’re freaking out, carefully considering...
Matthew Coppola
May 11, 20202 min read
5 Ways To Write Winning Responses To Selection Criteria
Not everyone likes to have to address a set of key selection criteria for a particular role. And, for good reason. It’s time consuming....
Matthew Coppola
May 2, 20201 min read
What If I Have No Relevant Examples To Use In Addressing Selection Criteria?
What you can do if you don't have any working examples to use in addressing selection criteria.
Matthew Coppola
Apr 29, 20201 min read
When You Don’t Have An Example To Use In Addressing Selection Criteria
You’ve come across a position that you’re quite interested in, and they ask you to address a set of key selection criteria. That’s all...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 29, 20201 min read
Why Leaving A Job Can Be So Hard To Do
Leaving any job can be easy for some, but hard for others. This article explains why.
Matthew Coppola
Apr 29, 20202 min read
Using A Professional Resume Writing Service? Ask These 4 Questions First
If you're about to use the services of a professional resume writer, then you need to ask these 4 important questions first.
Matthew Coppola
Apr 29, 20202 min read
I'm Not Satisfied At Work. What Can I Do To Motivate Myself?
Are you unsatisfied at your current job? You're not alone.
Matthew Coppola
Apr 28, 20202 min read
Why Employers Don't Always Respond To Unsuccessful Job Applications
In this article I outline the reasons as to why employers don't always provide reasons to unsuccessful candidates.
Matthew Coppola
Apr 28, 20202 min read
A recovering Queensland state: Being hopeful for an economy to bounce back with jobs growth.
I read an interesting article by the Gold Coast Bulletin entitled: ‘Debt, savings to help Qld economy recover’ written by Robyn Wuth from...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 27, 20202 min read
Works well as a team player and demonstrates flexibility in approach.
This particular criterion is asking about how well you work in a demonstrate and that you can be flexible in a team environment. If you...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 27, 20201 min read
Proficiency in all Office 365 applications.
This criteria is asking for you to demonstrate and explain how competent you are in using the full Office 365 suite and use it online. If...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 27, 20201 min read
How to prepare for entering the difficult job market in Canberra.
Most will agree that the jobs market in Canberra is tough. You could be pondering on what you can do to prepare for entering the...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 27, 20202 min read
Preparing to enter into a challenging job market in Melbourne.
Melbourne’s job market is definitely challenging without any question. You may be asking yourself what you can do to prepare to enter...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 27, 20202 min read
Preparing yourself now to get back into the workforce in Perth after Covid-19.
The jobs market in Perth at the moment without a doubt is tough, especially given the present Covid-19 situation. You may be thinking...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 26, 20202 min read
Efficiency in the use of computer systems including word processing, spreadsheets, email, records.
This criterion is asking about how effective you are at using important IT systems, such as spreadsheets, word processing documents and...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 26, 20201 min read
Professionalism including the confidential manage of organisational, client/employee information.
This criterion is asking you to demonstrate and prove just how committed you are to managing confidential information so as to uphold the...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 26, 20201 min read
Ability to work effectively autonomously and in a team environment.
This criterion is about how well you can work by yourself as well as in a team with other people. What makes you a good team player? What...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 26, 20201 min read
A confident, experienced and resilient leader.
This criterion is asking for you to demonstrate and explain what makes you as a leader someone who is very experienced in leading, as...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 26, 20201 min read
Sound communication skills – verbal and written.
This criterion is asking for you to demonstrate and explain how good your communication skills are, both when writing to individuals and...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 26, 20201 min read
Coping with a challenging jobs market in Sydney: What you need to know!
There is no question that many will agree that the jobs market in Sydney is challenging, especially given the current Covid-19 situation....
Matthew Coppola
Apr 26, 20202 min read
The ability to develop appropriate business acumen.
This criterion is asking you to explain how well you can develop business acumen, or savviness. How quick you can deal with a business...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 25, 20201 min read
Demonstrated ability to adhere to an appropriate set of core values and act in line with them.
This criteria is asking you to show how in the past or currently where you comply with core values and work in a manner that demonstrates...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 25, 20201 min read
Knowledge of Departmental practices/procedures and on procurement, or able to acquire the knowledge.
This particular criterion is asking for what you know and understand about Department policies and procedures, especially that related to...
Matthew Coppola
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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