Thread: Job Application 20 points equals how many pages???

Hi Lionel,
I work at a university as a researcher/lecturer and I too am currently applying for positions as I wish to move back to my home state. When applying you should have a coverletter which explains your interest in the role, your qualifications and previous experience etc...

When it comes to the selection criteria - you repeat what they have asked for and below it can break it up into smaller points. i.e.

Below I have addressed the key selection criteria

1. Must posses a Phd (or equivelent higher research degree) in Psychology or a related field
- I have completed a Phd in Psychology in 2005 from Melbourne University.

2. Most possess a strong publication record in international peer reviewed journals.
- I have published in 4 international peer reviewed journals in the areas of sleep dysfunction. I have also recently sent two journal articles for review.Below I have listed my publications. .....


I think this method is appropriate as your cover letter lets you know who you are and why you are the best person for the job and the point by point aspect cleanly and concisely addresses the selection criteria.


Hope that helps
JP

Originally Posted by synthium

Hi Lionel,
I work at a university as a researcher/lecturer and I too am currently applying for positions as I wish to move back to my home state. When applying you should have a coverletter which explains your interest in the role, your qualifications and previous experience etc...

When it comes to the selection criteria - you repeat what they have asked for and below it can break it up into smaller points. i.e.

Below I have addressed the key selection criteria

1. Must posses a PhD (or equivalent higher research degree) in Psychology or a related field
- I have completed a Ped in Psychology in 2005 from Melbourne University.

2. Most possess a strong publication record in international peer reviewed journals.
- I have published in 4 international peer reviewed journals in the areas of sleep dysfunction. I have also recently sent two journal articles for review.Below I have listed my publications. .....


I think this method is appropriate as your cover letter lets you know who you are and why you are the best person for the job and the point by point aspect cleanly and concisely addresses the selection criteria.


Hope that helps
JP

G'day JP,

Thank you for the break down in how to work through the selection criteria.

Should you actually list the number of publications? Do presentations at international conferences count in the equation as well - should these be identified?

So how many pages do you limit your applications to?

Where is your home state - you mentioned University of Melbourne, was Victoria it or was that just a fictional example?

Well I best keep ploughing on with the process - wee

Best of luck with your applications JP

Kind Regards
Lionel

Hi Lionel,
I am from Melbourne originally (so yes that is where I am looking to move back to!) but never worked or studied at melb uni. In terms of limiting your application - cover letter probably 1 page. Key criteria- as much as you need to concisely get your point across - try to avoid being long winded or repetitive. You need to remember that they will be looking at potentially a lot of resumes and you don't want it too dense so that they shut off.

Yes conference presentations/posters/abstract pubs all count and should be mentioned. You should list all publications - if not in the selection criteria, in your actual resume and you can tell the reader to refer to it i.e. I have 11 publications (please see my resume for complete listing). - or something to that extent, written a bit more eloquently!

Essentially saying everything in as short a space as possible - without compromising the quality of your writing and selling yourself short.

Good luck mate!

Hello Everyone,

Well that was two days worth of effort to answer 20 points listed as selection criteria for a job. Cross fingers - it will sure be one sweet job to get with all my research interests located in one single role.

Kind Regards
Lionel

Good luck.

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

How many pages should a research job with a university be? They also want a separate cover letter.

Apologies if you have already put this in, but my 0.02...

If it is anything like applying for a government role, the more criteria you tick the better, as that is the way first cuts of applicants are made. Usually if you don't have all the essentials you get cut from the outset.

Having said that anything over 2 pages (excluding cover letter) is getting excessive - 3 pages max

I've done plenty of contract work over the years.
90% of cover letters get binned.

Resumes over 2 pages don't get read.

This is both for contracts and full time work

The very best of luck Lionel.