Be a STAR!

Are you having difficultly find your dream job leading up to Christmas? Don't be disheartened if it seems like there's a downturn in the market. EBR can help you!

Whether writing your cover letter or writing your CV, the STAR method could be the way to go. The STAR method is a great way of forcing you to write a detailed response to the selection criteria of a role.

Use examples to demonstrate your skills and experience. Where have you used initiative? What action did you take to achieve a goal? What obstacles did you face and how did you overcome them? This shows the employer your dedication to your line of work, and can be a good indication of whether you are the right fit for a role.

STAR – Situation Task Action Results

Situation: What was your role? Outline the situation.

Task: What tasks needed to be completed? What goal needed to be achieved? Were there any obstacles?

Action: What action or steps did you take? How did you overcome obstacles?

Results: What was the outcome? What skills did you acquire? Did you learn any lessons?

Note: when using this method, you should not be writing the headings, but writing a paragraph that follows this guide.

Watch this space for future tips on how to address selection criteria!

[Source: Myselectioncriteria.com.au]