| PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
When you apply for a job, some companies will send you a
Personnel Specification - outlining the essential and desirable
characteristics that they are looking for in their ideal candidate.
You must make sure that you have evidence to show that you can meet all
the criteria - and make this clear on your application form/CV. If
you don't receive a Personnel Specification you can create one
yourself. Make sure you do your research so that you know what
qualifications, skills and attributes are likely to be required for the
post.
Example of Graduate Marketing Trainee post in retailing
industry
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Essential |
Desirable |
Evidence? |
| Qualifications |
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| Good degree |
Yes |
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CV |
| Marketing postgraduate |
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Yes |
CV |
| Relevant aspects in first degree eg dissertation |
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CV |
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| Experience |
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| Direct marketing experience |
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Yes |
CV |
| Working with customers whether face to face or by telephone |
Yes |
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CV / Reference |
| Retailing experience |
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Yes |
CV / Reference |
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| Skills |
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| Verbal communication |
Yes |
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CV / Presentation |
| Numeracy |
Yes |
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Aptitude Test |
| Teamwork |
Yes |
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CV / Group exercise |
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| Enthusiasm for fast-moving industry |
Yes |
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covering letter / Interview |
| Willingness to get involved in every aspect of the work |
Yes |
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CV / Interview |
| Good personal presentation |
Yes |
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Interview |
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Remember that you will need to give evidence to prove
your claims
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Is there anything else that you know is normally required or
desired for this type of work?
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What about expectation of knowledge / experience of
the employment sector?
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Are there any 'skills' questions on the application
form, which would indicate the employer's requirements?
Now create your own personnel specification.
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Desirable |
Evidence?
CV/Application form, Covering letter, Interview,
Second interview, Presentation, Aptitude test, Group exercise,
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