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Securing work in Melbourne during the COVID-19 lockdown

It’s 2020 and what a ride it has been. For many Melburnians living in Australia’s east coast state, it’s been very challenging.   With stage 3 and stage lockdown restrictions, there are challenges in securing gainful employment. A shut down has resulted in many businesses closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Although it may be a challenging time, keeping positive and focused is critical.   The team at Client Centric Executive Employment Solution s are ready and waiting to assist individuals in Melbourne would like help to address key selection criteria or have their resume and cover letter professionally written and tailored to market them to roles advertised still on job search websites.   Feel free to get in touch with someone from Client Centric by clicking here . They would be more than happy to assist you.   Their time frame is short. Provide Client Centric with a copy of your most recent resume and details of roles advertised online that interest you. ...

Breaking Down What Selection Criteria Is

What is selection criteria and what is it used for? You may have come across a position and as part of the job application process, they have asked you to address a set of key selection criteria in addition to attaching a copy of your resume and cover letter. So, you may ask, what is selection criteria and what is it used for? According to the University of Melbourne , they define selection criteria as: Key  selection criteria are the skills, attributes, knowledge and qualifications  that the employer has defined as being essential for satisfying the  requirements of the job and can be found in every Position Description.  So that the employer has some level of surety that who they interview can meet the requirements of the position, they use a set of selection criteria , which can be anywhere from 5 criteria to 15 criteria. Candidates who do not address each criterion run the risk of not being shortlisted for the role. A risk, that many wil...