Write Selection Report
Checklist
- Read The Merit Selection Guide, page 14-15.
- Check your agency guidelines and/or proforma for writing the report.
Questions
- What is the purpose of the report?
- What information should the report contain?
- What should a redeployee report include?
- What are individual applicant reports used for?
What is the purpose of the report?
The selection report is the official record of the process. It conveys the panels recomendation and provides enough information to the Chief Executive Officer or delegate to make an informed and fair recruitment decision. The final decision to select an applicant or to take other action rests with the Chief Executive Officer or delegate.
What information should the report contain?
The report must:
- provide a record of the process the panel used to reach its decision,
- make clear the reasons for the selection panel's conclusions, and
- include individual interview and referee reports.
Ultimately, the report must demonstrate a recomendation for selection based on merit and provide sufficient information for the CEO or delegate to make a decision.
What should a redeployee report include?
For a redeployee, the individual applicant report must demonstrate the panel's assessment of the applicant's ability to meet the essential criteria with a reasonable period of training. You should refer to the Redeployment Procedures on the OCPE internet site for further information.
What are individual applicant reports used for?
An individual applicant report is a description of the panels assessment against each criteria taking into account all methods of assessment, e.g application, interview, presentations, referees etc. Its is also a form of feedback available to applicants following the finalisation of the selection process. The report is available to the applicant and is usually distributed with the unsuccessful or successful letter.