A guide to the selection and recruitment process The following provides an outline of a typical selection and recruitment process followed by the Consulate-General. Advertising Vacant positions are generally advertised through email circulation, through the Service Office (for Chinese national positions), on employment websites and on the Consulate-General website. Selection criteria and a job description are provided and a closing date and time for applications is specified. The job advertisements will provide advice on a contact person, salary offered and methods for applying. Short Listing The first process to be followed is that applications will be initially assessed against the selection criteria to select those applications that are worthy of further consideration. (See the separate information on this website -- Guide to Selection Criteria). Please note that applications that do not directly address the selection criteria will not be considered. It is therefore very important that you directly address each of the selection criteria in your application Initial general order of merit An initial ranking of applications will be made to select those persons who appear worthy of further consideration and interview. This initial order of merit will be determined by how well applicants appear to satisfy the selection criteria. If your application does not address each of the selection criteria, it is unlikely that you will be short-listed for further consideration. Selection for interview The best applicants will then be called for an interview at the Consulate-General. Interviews seek to provide the selection panel with additional information to assess