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Why are you suitable for the position?

Theodora

Hi, 

When I am filling in the job application form, which of the following is the better/ best way to answer the part on suitability that requires describing any experience and skills gained in other jobs or similar environments? 

A) Copy and paste the person specification into the suitability section - answer each criterion in bullet point with an example in STAR format 

B) Write a personal statement with several paragraphs to address the criteria - use one example to demonstrate two or more more criteria 

C) Others- please suggest 

Would it be different depending on the industry?

Your advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance. 

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  • I agree, both would work. But I would concentrate more on your relative industry experience you have to offer over personality traits and the more evidence of success, postive outcomes and acheivement in your career the better. Absolutely use STAR to demostrate your Candidate proposition - focussing more on the R. This can provide you with a real point of differential, over the crowd and help distinguish your profile over others. And go al long way towards answering the question why the Hirer should employ you over the others. Good luck !
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  • I agree, both would work. But I would concentrate more on your relative industry experience you have to offer over personality traits and the more evidence of success, postive outcomes and acheivement in your career the better. Absolutely use STAR to demostrate your Candidate proposition - focussing more on the R. This can provide you with a real point of differential, over the crowd and help distinguish your profile over others. And go al long way towards answering the question why the Hirer should employ you over the others. Good luck !
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