Hiring at Macquarie
Preparing to Recruit
- Identify the key requirements of the position
- Determining the type of employment
- Developing the selection criteria
- Cost planning and approval
Developing Selection Criteria
Selection criteria are the critical skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and attributes required for competent performance. Job analysis assists with the development of the selection criteria.
They provide information to determine the most ideal person for the position. Application and interview questions are constructed from the selection criteria.
When do I develop selection criteria?
The selection criteria should be developed prior to advertising.
How many selection criteria do I need to develop?
As a guide, four selection criteria should be developed.
Do I need to prioritise the selection criteria?
Not all selection criteria are necessarily of equal importance and it’s possible to give more weight to a particular criterion at the interview stage. Weighting the selection criteria is the process of allocating a whole number percentage to each criterion until they add up to a total of 100%.
Can I change the selection criteria?
After a position has been advertised the Selection Criteria can’t be changed. If a position is re-designed, or the Selection Criteria change, then the position needs to be re-advertised.
For help with developing selection criteria please speak with your Faculty HR Manager, Office HR Representative or your Staffing Advisor