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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Gather and evaluate information on employment opportunities
   • Employment sources are identified and searched, and employment opportunities identified
   • Opportunities are reviewed and additional information obtained
   • Opportunities are clarified and graded according to own preferences, and a preferred opportunity is chosen
2. Prepare and apply for a job
   • Selection criteria in job opportunity are reviewed
   • Own skills profile is analysed against selection criteria
   • Application for preferred job opportunity is prepared against criteria and checked for errors
3. Prepare a résumé
   • Résumé content is identified and prepared
   • Résumé is completed using an appropriate structure and format, and checked for errors
4. Prepare for and undertake a job interview
   • Preparation for job interview is undertaken
   • Potential interviews are rehearsed
   • Interview is undertaken
5. Review and evaluate interview performance
   • Feedback on performance in the interview is sought
   • Strengths and areas for improvement in the application and interview process are identified
   • Strategies for improving application and interview skills are identified
6. Prepare a résumé
   • Résumé content is identified and prepared
   • Résumé is completed using an appropriate structure and format, and checked for errors

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Preparation for job interview must include:	anticipating interview questions and planning suitable answers clarifying the time and place of the interview making sure personal presentation is appropriate sourcing accurate information on the organisation and job position.

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