by Nicole Wren | Writing Advice
Understanding how to write your resume for government job applications including APS and state and local government is key to securing that government role. Along with your selection criteria, pitch or detailed cover letter, your resume is key to you being selected by...
by Nicole Wren | Career Advice, Examples, Writing Advice
If you are considering stepping up from EL2 to SES Band 1, you may have already submitted several winning Australian Public Service (APS) applications. But writing a winning SES Band 1 application is a different beast entirely. In this post, we’ll break down the key...
by Nicole Wren | Examples, Writing Advice
Obtaining an Executive Level 1 (EL1) position within the Australian Public Service (APS) is a significant career milestone. At this level, roles demand a high level of strategic thinking, leadership, and the ability to manage complex projects and teams effectively....
by Nicole Wren | Examples
Attention to detail is a critical skill sought after by employers across industries. This skill is often used in selection criteria. Below, we share five strong attention to detail selection criteria examples. Each example uses the STAR format (Situation, Task,...
by Nicole Wren | Examples, Writing Advice
Effective problem solving skills are essential in nearly every government job. You’ll often see organisational skills as a selection criterion you need to respond to in your government application. These 7 problem solving selection criteria examples in the STAR format...