by Nicole Wren | Career Advice, Examples
Writing your cover letter for a government job requires a different approach than writing your cover letter for a job in the private sector. While it may state ‘cover letter’, it is usually actually asking for a selection criteria response. How you...
by Nicole Wren | Career Advice, Examples, Writing Advice
When applying for Victorian Public Sector (VPS) roles, you may be asked to respond to selection criteria and to demonstrate alignment with the VPS Values. We outline how to use the SAO (Situation, Action, Outcome) method to structure your VPS values selection criteria...
by Nicole Wren | Career Advice, Examples
We outline how to write an effective Australian Public Service (APS) Expression of Interest (EOI) in 2025, including length, font, and structure guidelines. We also provide a full APS EOI written example, to help you understand exactly how to write your own. APS EOI...
by Nicole Wren | Career Advice, Examples
When applying for a WA Government job, applicants are often asked to submit a cover letter that highlights their experience, skills, and capabilities in relation to both the core competencies outlined in the Public Sector Commission’s Leadership Expectations and the...
by Nicole Wren | Career Advice, Cover Letters, Writing Advice
When applying for a role in Queensland’s public sector, demonstrating alignment with the Leadership Competencies for Queensland (LC4Q) is essential. Usually, you will be allowed two pages to demonstrate your suitability for the role. A strong LC4Q application includes...
by Nicole Wren | Career Advice
When companies face tough decisions like downsizing or restructuring, providing outplacement support can make a world of difference for affected employees. Outplacement support is more than just a job search program – it’s a comprehensive, compassionate service...
