What are Key Selection Criteria?

Key Selection Criteria (KSC) are a series of written questions or statements in the job application process that help make the best match between the applicant and requirements of the advertised role. KSC usually must be responded to in the job application process, and invitations for interviews are usually based on your Resume and your responses to the KSC, consequently it is of utmost importance that you learn to respond well to KSC.

Why do we need Key Selection Criteria?

Firstly they are required to help employers match potential employees with the advertised role, and make decisions on whom to interview. Secondly, they can help set the tone for the interview, with interview questions often relating to items listed in the KSC. They can also be very useful for potential applicants, as they lay out the skills and attributes required for the role, often offering extra insight to the advertised position (on top of the position description).

How to answer Key Selection Criteria?

As your answers to KSC can determine whether or not you land that interview, it is of utmost importance that you learn to respond to them in an appropriate manner. To help you on your way to writing a kickass KSC, the Vic ALIA Students and New Graduates committee is hosting a KSC Seminar where we’ll hear advice from industry professionals on how best approach KSC.

ALIA Students and New Grads Key Selection Criteria Seminar

When: Tuesday, 28 July from 6:45 PM – 9 PM

Where: Swanston Library RMIT, Seminar Room 1 (Level 5)

About: The Victorian ALIA Students and New Grads group is proud to be presenting our annual Key Selection Criteria Seminar. Hear from some industry professionals:

• Sarah Jansen from Monash University Library
• Janet Salvatore from Monash Public Libraries
• Hero Macdonald from The University of Melbourne