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Job Descriptions  \n2. Statement of Competence  \n3. How to write a Statement of Competence  \nJob Descriptions  \nA job description typically outlines the necessary skills, training and education needed by a potential employee. It will set out the expectations of the employer for any potential new member of staff. Thoroughly reading this will help you gain an understanding of that role.  \nBasic information  \nThis is usually found at the top of the job description and should cover:  \n• Job title  \n• Contract type (Permanent, fixed term, number of hours per week)  \n• Salary range/starting salary  \n• Contact name/details  \n• Closing date  \nAbout the role and the team  \nThis covers information that could give you a good idea about what working in that post will actually be like on a day-to-day basis. Details may include:  \n• Job purpose  \n• Number of members in the team.  \n• Whether travel, shift work, [overtime etc. is](overtime etc. is) required  \nDuties  \nThis is a good place to check off with your transferable skills and personal qualities and determine whether you would be able to undertake the role.  \nThis section will cover the key or most important duties of the role. It may break down:  \n• Specific responsibilities  \n• Processes and tools you need to use  \n• Key shareholders you would be dealing with  \n• Skills, behaviours and activities that you would be expected to demonstrate  \nPerson specification/criteria  \nThis is where an employer will list the specifics that they require for the postholder. This could be:  \n• Skills/Experience  \n• Knowledge  \n• Qualifications  \n\n| Essential criteria | Absolutely necessary/ non-negotiable | Desirable | Not mandatory but would boost your application. |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nHints & Tips:  \n• Please read the job description before completing the statement of competence as it provides all the information of the post being advertised as well as information about the competencies that are essential or desirable to the post.  \n• Pay attention to the words that are used in their job description. Try to mirror or use similar language in your CV or application. (e.g., “confidently”, “” positive”, “initiative”)  \nStatement of Competence  \nA Statement of Competence outlines how your skills and experience meet the specific criteria that the recruiting manager is looking for in the job that you are applying for. It is more aligned to a personal statement or a covering letter. Find out more information on writing a statement of competence, please see below:  \nHints & Tips:  \n• A statement of competence should be no more than two sides of an A4 page. Try not to cram too much in.  \n• It should include important information relating to the specific criteria in the job description. Avoid repetition.  \n• Proof-read and edit. Perhaps ask a colleague or a friend to review your application.  \n• Use action words: Led, Arranged , Managed, Organised, Controlled, Communicated , Monitored, Implemented, Decided, Supervised, Achieved, Repaired, Planned  \n• Tailor your statement of competence directly to be relevant to the role you are applying for.  \n• Make sure you include all the information they have asked for in the job description.  \n• Ensure all information is honest and relevant. Remove all jargon, or make sure you explain yourself fully.  \n• You may find it useful to keep a copy of your submitted statement of competency to refer to if you are invited to an interview.  \nHow to write a Statement of Competence – some examples  \n1. Avoid generic references to your abilities  \nWhenever possible, provide meaningful examples that match your skills to specific problemsolving activities or tangible business results you’ve worked on in your career. Any candidate can say they possess a desirable skill. To make an impression, you need to show recruiting managers examples of your skills in action. 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