Jobs - Applicant Advice

All applicants should read the job advertisement carefully before applying for a position with the County Council.

Check the selection criteria contained in the position description to ensure you are eligible to apply for the position.
You will be assessed against each criterion, so your written application should systematically address each criterion by demonstrating how your work experience, knowledge, attitude and qualifications meet the required criteria of the role on offer.
Essential criteria - are those that are critical for the satisfactory performance of the job.
Desirable criteria - are those; which, while not essential, will enhance your capacity to do the job.

Background in - usually used in reference to educational qualifications or area of specialisation.
Experience in - have previously performed the task.
Proven track record in - can substantiate any claims to the experience, ability or skill, preferably with documented outcomes.
Knowledge of - familiarity gained from actual experience or from learning.
Awareness of - the least amount of familiarity with a matter, but conscious of its existence. A working knowledge
Understanding of - more than basic knowledge of; comprehension of the matter, and perception of its significance.
Aptitude for - suitability or fitness for a task or role, may have potential but not proven capacity or ability.
Capacity to - able or qualified to perform a task, may draw on transferable skills.
Ability to - having the skills, knowledge or competency to do a required task, and have previously done such tasks.
Well developed, demonstrated, extensive, high level - all indicate that what is being claimed must be able to be soundly supported with ‘concrete’ examples which show breadth and depth of experience and/or capability.

All the recruitment advertisement will have the name and details of who you should contact to answer any inquiries about the job.

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