Advertising FAQ's

Q. What information should I put in the advertisement for a new employee?

Once you have determined the position description/candidate profile and the selection criteria you can include the qualities and skills you require in your advertisement.

A position description should include the key relationships, duties and responsibilities of the roles, the competencies required for the job as well as the performance measures and indicators.  A total remuneration package including salary, superannuation and other benefits are also to be included in the position description.

A candidate profile should include the type of experience, knowledge skills and abilities you are seeking, as well as educational qualifications and personal qualities of the applicant.

Selection criteria may include the following:

• Relevant skills
• Personal qualities such as values and attitude
• Core competencies required for the effective performance of the job, or the capacity to develop those skills and abilities
• Previous work experience
• Essential qualifications
• Relevant knowledge necessary to be effective in the position