Selection Criteria Tips

Some job applications require the addressing of selection criteria for the position as well as the submission of a resume and cover letter. While many government positions require selection criteria there are an increasing number of larger private companies that are also using selection criteria to assist them in finding the perfect candidate.
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  • Nov 10, 2022

Don’t let selection criteria hold you back

When it comes to job applications many job seekers are put off by positions that require addressing selection criteria. It tends to be mainly government roles, large organisations and educational institutions that require selection criteria, but more and more companies are introducing it as a method of assisting to streamline the HR process. In reality
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  • Sep 09, 2022

6 Winning Strategies for Successful Tender Writing

There is a myriad of strategies that Tender Writers employ to maximise the chance of a successful tender submission. Our Tender Writers at Red Tape Busters focus primarily on the ‘relevance’ of tender writing strategies in their toolkit according to the size and scope of the tender. The following strategies are foundational in our Tender
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  • Jul 05, 2022

Using selection criteria wisely

It can be daunting to apply for a position that asks for the job applicant to address selection criteria, especially if they don’t have what they consider to be strong job application writing skills. A job application writer can assist the inexperienced applicant to craft their responses to the selection criteria in a way that
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  • Apr 25, 2022

The importance of ‘Why’ in grant writing

When the grant writer Sydney, is writing a grant for a not-for-profit client the important concept they are sharing with the grant funder is the answer to the question – will this project or program make a difference? Grants are designed to enable the successful grant applicant to effect change, deliver projects and services, build
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  • Apr 04, 2022

Your Memorable Cover Letter

A professional job application writer will be able to assist the job applicant in crafting the perfect cover letter to accompany their job application. While your resume is supposed to lay out the facts about you your cover letter is meant to convey more personality.
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  • Mar 21, 2022

Grant Writing Acronyms

There is almost a completely new language for the grant writer to learn when they first begin grant writing. There is a shorthand of a whole range of acronyms that are frequently used across the grant writing procedure. It helps if the grant writer knows and uses these acronyms as it simplifies the application and
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  • Mar 05, 2022

Employer perspective regarding resumes

As a business owner and potential employer, I used to receive 2-3 unsolicited resumes every week from people seeking employment and each time I advertised a position I would receive 20-30 responses. I always took the time to peruse every resume submitted as I believe in giving the resume writer a fair opportunity to sell
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  • Feb 16, 2022

Identifying and defining your grant funding needs

While it is sometimes tempting for a NFP organisation to randomly apply for any and all grant funding simply because they have become aware of it and let’s face it they can all use a funding injection it is important to actually have completed significant groundwork first and to be clear in what they want
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  • Jan 31, 2022

Compiling a resume that makes it through the crowd

It will come as no surprise to many job seekers that the current job market is ultra-competitive and the sheer numbers of applicants for some positions is overwhelmingly large. So how does one ensure their resume stands out from the crowd in this fast-paced world? Its definitely not through producing a showy, blingy resume.
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  • Jan 11, 2022