cornish78 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Morning all Am just about to apply for my first role in Oz, at one of the University's in Melbourne. They ask for a CV, covering letter and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria. From what I gather this is giving examples and experience against the criteria, but just wondered if anyone has done something similar and been successful? I've got all of the experience they're after (currently work in a similar position in a UK university) - just wondering how much to waffle on for :biggrin: If anyone has any tips then I'd be very grateful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Well, first tip is not to waffle but to get directly to the point. Some good guidelines here http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/guide2SC.shtml and http://www.apsc.gov.au/publications07/crackingthecodefactsheet5.htm The STAR model is most frequently used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marta Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Are you going to apply for an academic or a non-academic job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish78 Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Thanks Quoll - that's a helpful link Marta - it's a non academic one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marta Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Yes, I tried that too but without success so far.:nah: I read somewhere that one should address the key selection criteria point for point, however, I cannot get myself doing this as it's so artificial and does not look convincing so I usually write a short text addressing the criteria that way (instead of compiling a list of unconnected points from one to ten). But I don't think that is the reason why I was not successful so far... Wishing you luck with your applications in any case! :wubclub: And MEL has so many different universities, there should be a good chance for you with your experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish78 Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Well I must have done something right as I've been asked to have a Skype interview next Thursday!! Anyone been through a Skype interview and have any tips....?? I'me very excited but a bit nervous too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marta Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Cool!!!!:notworthy: Well, my partner got his current uni job after two successful Skype interview sessions with the whole institute watching him. Odd but it worked. The first most important thing is a stable internet connection and a place where you feel comfortable doing the interview. The second most important thing is getting the time difference right, so you need to be prepared to have a talk, like, at one a clock at night for example (as was my partner's case). Go for it! Good luck!:v_SPIN: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish78 Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 It's going to be 8am so not too bad. Blimey - why did the whole institution watch him? Was it for an academic post...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marta Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Good, 8 am is not too bad a time for an interview with Australia. Yes, it was for a lectureship. One interview consisted in giving a lecture in front of the public (students and teachers). The second interview took place a couple of days afterwards and was like a "normal" one in front of the members of the department. Kind of odd because both talks took place between one and two at night and we had to arrange for a hotel room because our internet was rubbish. Haha. Well but it worked out. Luckily. I mean better than flying to Australia for an interview. That would be a bit too time consuming let alone the cost of flying.:wacko: Is your interview with The University of Melbourne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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