Whoever came up with the SOQ for state jobs is a genius! It's a great way to "sell" yourself on paper, showing why you're the best fit for the job beyond just a resume and cover letter. The fact that each SOQ is tailored to the specific role means you can speak directly to the hiring manager and really make your case. That's amazing! Plus, with my background in University-level English, I actually enjoy crafting a custom SOQ. It's a chance to showcase my skills and experience in a way that connects with the job.
A very good session, but I had an experience when I saw a candidate, who reviewed and re-reviewed and matched the skill set to relevance. But I heard that he never got calls back. What justifies a selection criteria, as I saw this to be more biased.
Workshops like this are seriously lacking in today's state job market. People are struggling with trying to write effectively. They don't need a writing class to learn a business vocabulary. They need one-on-one coaching to help them learn the process right where they are. How to identify and match their skills to the job bulletin and all the other information that's listed in the duty statement. Also needing time to practice and have someone critique there work to see if they're actually doing it correctly with writing a practice mock SOQ, cover letter, or supplemental questionnaire. In our learning resources on our state website I do not see classes like this being offered. Does the state still do these still? Are they free or do they charge for these workshops? I'd be willing to sign up and attend if they have them.
Whoever came up with the SOQ for state jobs is a genius! It's a great way to "sell" yourself on paper, showing why you're the best fit for the job beyond just a resume and cover letter. The fact that each SOQ is tailored to the specific role means you can speak directly to the hiring manager and really make your case. That's amazing!
Plus, with my background in University-level English, I actually enjoy crafting a custom SOQ. It's a chance to showcase my skills and experience in a way that connects with the job.
A very good session, but I had an experience when I saw a candidate, who reviewed and re-reviewed and matched the skill set to relevance. But I heard that he never got calls back. What justifies a selection criteria, as I saw this to be more biased.
Did you interview this candidate or or did you just have knowledge of this situation?
Are the slides available for a view?
Workshops like this are seriously lacking in today's state job market. People are struggling with trying to write effectively. They don't need a writing class to learn a business vocabulary. They need one-on-one coaching to help them learn the process right where they are.
How to identify and match their skills to the job bulletin and all the other information that's listed in the duty statement. Also needing time to practice and have someone critique there work to see if they're actually doing it correctly with writing a practice mock SOQ, cover letter, or supplemental questionnaire.
In our learning resources on our state website I do not see classes like this being offered. Does the state still do these still? Are they free or do they charge for these workshops?
I'd be willing to sign up and attend if they have them.