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Most job advertisements will include some requirements you need to respond to. These are often called ‘selection criteria’, ‘prerequisites’ or ‘general requirements’.
These requirements are the qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities or experience you will need to get the job.
For example, you may be asked if you have attained a particular qualification or if you have a licence for a certain kind of vehicle. You could be asked to explain how you have met deadlines and prioritised tasks. You might be asked how you have dealt with difficult people or how you have shown leadership.
In many job listings, the selection criteria are provided as a separate document and are broken down into 'essential' and 'desirable' qualities. You must have the essential qualities to be considered for the job. If you also have the desirable qualities, you have an even better chance of getting the job. Remember that the desirable qualities are not critical to getting the job. Even if you think you don’t have some of the desirable qualities, you should still go ahead and apply for the job.
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