How to get a government job in Australia in 2023 | Interview with a TOP application writer!

Want to know how to get a government job in Australia in 2023. Watch this interview with one of Australia' top professional government job application and selection criteria writers, Carolyn Smith.

Learn what's changed with selection criteria. Find out how to apply for Australian government jobs so your application gets picked from the pack. Get your BIGGEST questions answered here.

THINGS HAVE CHANGED: YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS

Most states in Australia and the Australian federal government HAVE CHANGED what they ask you to do when you apply. So if you do things the old way, or follow out of date advice, you'll miss out.

In this video interview, Carolyn gives us the latest low down and answers all the questions you should be asking if you're wanting a government job in 2023.

WHY WATCH THIS VIDEO!

There are 1000's of great jobs you can get in government in Australia, even if you don't have a public sector background AND there are 100's of videos you could watch on this topic. But very few are from real government job application and CV writing experts. They are not from people who have helped 100's of people write their applications to get government jobs, like Carolyn has.

FIND CAROLYN HERE:

https://bit.ly/CarolynSmithGovernment

WHO AM I

My name is Karalyn Brown and I'm a Career Coach and the Founder of the Straight to Shortlist Challenge, where I have helped 100's of clients learn how find jobs faster, tap into the hidden job market, and change careers.

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00:00
01:01 Have you seen anything different in what is the government asking for when they recruit for jobs & what’s different each state of Australia?
02:49 If it looks easier to apply, does that mean that it is?
Where does answering selection criteria fit within the application?
03:50 Is it more challenging to apply for a job in the government now?
04:36 What mistakes are people making with their government applications, resume and cover letter?
06:35 If I've got a job application and it says in reference to the criteria submit a two-page cover letter and submit your CV what are your tips to apply?
08:35 What does STAR, CAR, PAR and SAR etc mean?
10:06 How does identifying your achievement and using STAR, CAR, PAR or SAR help you with your chances of finding a job?
11:13 What to put in your government resume?
11:42 What if you are running out of time to put in your government application?
12:28 Don’t make this mistake in interpreting selection criteria
13:49 Top 3 tips in applying for government jobs
14:40 Should you try to speak to the panel, or a recruiter?
15:48 Should you still apply if someone is acting in the position?
23:02 Is there a good entry level point to get into government – what level should you apply if you want to crack a government job?
then progress up but it really does
24:14 Does it take longer for government to get back to you?
26:15 Can you can you network your way into a government job?
27:10 Hot tip alert – where can you find out where the hot jobs will be coming from in government AND where government might be more open to applications that don’t meet all criteria?