Try not to make overgeneralised statements during your written assessment such as ‘I am really good at communicating’. These are not specific to your skills and talents and will not demonstrate your abilities. If you do find yourself using one always follow it with an example of a time you have demonstrated that skill, for example ‘I am really good at communicating, for example as part of my current undergraduate study I have ….’
The application form is there to demonstrate your skills. When providing examples try and avoid referring to ‘we’ and instead structure them using ‘I’ and focus on the role you played.
Read all sections of the role profile to ensure you understand all the requirements of the position.
Review the essential competency criteria on the role profile that will need to be evidenced against in your application, these are the sections highlighted and stating ‘YES’ on the last page of the role profile. You only need to evidence against these areas.
Re-read your application to check for spelling, grammar and formatting before submitting.
Complete your application in plenty of time for the deadline.
