Rating Scales for Selection Panels


There is one rating sheet and four rating scales on this page.

These rating sheets and rating scales are freely available on the internet and this website does not hold the copyright.

Rating Sheet


Name

Ratings Against Criteria

Total Score

Rank

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Rating Scale 1

Scale

Description

Indicators of Performance

A-/A/A+

 

OR

 

8/9/10

Excellent

The candidate has extremely well developed and appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities, and the required personal qualities that are applicable to this criterion. The candidate's application / interview is outstanding.


Scores at this level are for exceptional applicants that could also operate in a position at a higher level.

The candidate is able to perform at a level exceeding the required standard and without direct guidance or supervision because they have one or more of the below:

  • exceptional job knowledge;
  • more than the required about of experience;
  •  excellent problem solving skills that are relevant to the position;
  •  the ability to handle all matters relating to the position in an instinctive and capable manner.

B-/B/B+

 

OR

 

5/6/7

 

Fully Competent

The candidate has well developed knowledge, skills and abilities and the required personal qualities that are applicable to the position. The candidate performs well against all areas of this criterion.

 

 
The candidate wouldn't need a lot of supervision or guidance to produce good results in the position because they have one or more of the below:

  •  good job knowledge;
  • the required amount of experience;
  • the proven ability to initiate improvements;
  • the ability to hand all matters relating to the position.

C-/C/C+

 

OR

 

2/3/4

Competent

The candidate has relevant knowledge, skills and abilities and performs well against most areas of this criterion, with deficiencies in some areas.

 

 

The candidate would require routine supervision in order to perform in this position because of one or more of the below:

  • good job knowledge, but may require some further development;
  • needs supervision and guidance for complex issues;
  •  is not able to carry too much responsibility without  someone to refer to;
  • can easily deal with routine duties and issues that may arise.

D

 

OR

 

1

Requires Development

The candidate has some knowledge, skills and abilities but has some limitations. The candidate may require close supervision and development in particular areas.The applicant requires more experience and / or development before being suitable, but shows potential.

 

The candidate would need close supervision because of one or more of the below:

  • basic job knowledge that requires some improvement;
  • needs supervision and guidance for routine issues;
  • work requires checking;
  • demonstrates potential.

E

 

OR

 

0

Unsatisfactory (Below Standard)

The candidate hasn't demonstrated that they are able to meet this criterion.

The candidate would not be suitable to work in this role with their current level of knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

The candidate would not be able to perform at an acceptable level because of one or more of the below:

  • job knowledge is not at an acceptable level and requires significant improvement;
  • should require supervision for routine issues;
  • work would require checking and in some circumstances, re-doing.


N/A

Not Assessed

A candidate who is marked as 'not assessed' has not provided sufficient information in order to make an assessment. In this case, the selection committee were not able to determine if the candidate meets the selection criterion or to what level. This rating generally only applies to written applications and reference checks, however may also apply to interviews where the applicant does not supply required information even with prompting and assistance.



Rating Scale 2

Scale

Description

Indicators of Performance

Highly Suitable

The candidate has well developed knowledge, skills and abilities and the required personal qualities that are applicable to the position. The candidate performs well against all areas of this criterion.

The candidate wouldn't need a lot of supervision or guidance to produce good results in the position because they have one or more of the below:

  •  good job knowledge;

  • the required amount of experience;

  • the proven ability to initiate improvements;

  • the ability to hand all matters relating to the position.

Suitable

The candidate has relevant knowledge, skills and abilities and performs well against most areas of this criterion, with deficiencies in some areas. The candidate shows potential to develop.

The candidate would require routine supervision in order to perform in this position because of one or more of the below:

  • good job knowledge, but may require some further development;

  • needs supervision and guidance for complex issues;

  •  is not able to carry too much responsibility without  someone to refer to;

  • can easily deal with routine duties and issues that may arise;

  • shows potential.

Not Suitable

The candidate hasn't demonstrated that they are able to meet this criterion.

The candidate would not be suitable to work in this role with their current level of knowledge, skills and abilities.

The candidate would not be able to perform at an acceptable level because of one or more of the below:

  • job knowledge is not at an acceptable level and requires significant improvement;

  • should require supervision for routine issues;

  • work would require checking and in some circumstances, re-doing