Case Study – Executive Assistant / Coordination Officer

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Upon receiving this order for an executive-level statement of claims, I immediately noticed that it would be a challenging document to complete, as it required addressing a substantial amount of information within a one-page document. The client had been previously working as a Finance Manager for a large company and was looking to transition to a public-sector role. The application asked that we explicitly address the following key capabilities:

·       A high level of integrity.

·       Strong communication and organisational skills to manage competing priorities for the successful delivery of divisional objectives.

·       Exercise sound judgement.

·       Have a high degree of initiative and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive business matters.

·       Work collaboratively with others and build productive relationships to achieve results in a busy, fast-paced environment.

It also asked that we consider the substantial list of key responsibilities in forming the response. Prior to the consultation, I prepared a range of questions designed to make sure I captured the “value-adds” of the client. Throughout the discussion, I asked the client to concentrate on examples that were aligned with the responsibilities of the role, in addition to the values and ethos of the organisation. As such, I was able to prepare a one-page statement that not only included all the required information but also captured the essence of the client’s skills and experiences and how they aligned with the role in question.

Category: Selection Criteria Writing, Statement of Claims