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How do you answer demonstrated ability to Organise and Prioritise work?

How do you answer demonstrated ability to Organise and Prioritise work?

How to answer “How do you prioritize your work?”

  1. Describe how you schedule your day.
  2. Explain how you shift between priorities.
  3. Discuss how you set your deadlines.
  4. Tell how you maintain work-life balance.
  5. Connect your answer to the job requirements.

What is the best way to answer the selection criteria?

Address all the criteria. Do some basic research about the job before you submit your application. Give clear examples of work and/or life experience that support (prove) your claims. Try to use the same language that appeared in the advertisement and in the key selection criteria.

How do I make my selection criteria stand out?

Consider the following when using examples:

  1. What was the situation?
  2. What were you trying to accomplish?
  3. Was there a problem that you were trying to solve?
  4. What was your task?
  5. How did you address the situation or the problem?
  6. What strategies did you come up with?
  7. What tools did you use?
  8. What process did you follow?

How do you answer KSC?

No matter how KSC appear, you respond to them the same way:

  1. Read and reread the advertisement, KSC and Position Description.
  2. Print or save the Job Details, Position Description, so you can easily refer to it later.
  3. Highlight key words in the first KSC and think about what the employer is asking for.

How do you address selection criteria examples?

Example selection criteria using STAR

  1. Criterion: Demonstrated problem solving skills and initiative.
  2. Situation – where, when, and context of your example.
  3. Task – the task or problem to be solved.
  4. Action – how you solved the problem, fulfilled the task or handled the situation.

How you meet the selection criteria examples?

What are some examples of selection criteria?

  1. Ability to work in a team and a collaborative environment.
  2. Exceptional time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  3. Ability to demonstrate a high level of effective team management.
  4. A qualification in a relevant industry area.

How long should a selection criteria response be?

About 250 words is generally an appropriate length for each criterion. However, this may depend upon factors such as the role being applied for.

How do you write a selection criteria example?

What is Selection Criteria response?

What is selection criteria? Selection criteria sections relate to the qualifications, fundamental skills, work experience and industry knowledge required for a role. Good selection criteria responses will showcase how you have utilised a necessary skill or trait during a previous position.

What does a selection criteria look like?

Selection criteria represent the key qualifications, training, abilities, knowledge, personal attributes, skills and experience a person must have in order to do a job effectively. You must meet the selection criteria in order to be considered for a position.

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Ruth Doyle