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ATS Selection Criteria
& Pitch Writing

Beat the PageUp & SuccessFactors Algorithms

Stop Failing the Digital Screen

Writing a great story isn't enough anymore. If your 1-Page Pitch or Statement of Claims doesn't contain the exact literal keywords required by government Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), your application will be filtered out before a panel member ever sees it.

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What is an ATS-Friendly Pitch or Statement of Claims?

An ATS-friendly Pitch or Statement of Claims is a 500 to 1000-word narrative strictly engineered to pass automated government screening software like PageUp. It weaves your best behavioral evidence (using the STAR method) into a highly targeted document that prioritizes literal phrase matching from the job advertisement and the Integrated Leadership System (ILS). At PS Interview Coach, we extract these mandatory keywords and build compelling, machine-readable arguments that get you shortlisted.

ATS Selection Criteria and Keyword Extraction

Why Strong Writers Fail the ATS

You can have the best experience in the world, but government screening algorithms are rigid. They do not understand nuance. Here is how we engineer your criteria to pass the software:

Beating the Synonym Trap

The ATS performs literal phrase matching. If the ad asks for "policy development" and you write "creating guidelines", you score zero points. We extract and embed the exact terminology.

ILS Framework Integration

Federal APS roles use the ILS, while State Governments use entirely different frameworks. Using federal language for a state agency will ruin your keyword score. We map to the correct jurisdiction.

Algorithmic STAR Formatting

We structure your achievements using precise Situation, Task, Action, Result methodology, ensuring your "Action" verbs perfectly mirror the job's mandatory requirements.

ATS Pitch & Criteria Packages

Developed by ex-government hiring managers to guarantee human persuasion and machine readability.

Standard Selection Criteria

For applications requiring separate, individual responses to specific questions.

$349 Book Now
  • Drafting of up to 6 specific criteria responses (approx. 300 words each).
  • Strategic keyword extraction from your target job ad.
  • Perfect STAR methodology alignment for behavioral proof.
  • Unlimited revisions during the drafting process.
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ATS 1-2 Page Pitch

The modern APS standard. A cohesive, high-impact narrative statement of claims.

$349 Book Now
  • PageUp Ready Narrative: A seamlessly woven 600-1000 word pitch.
  • Literal Phrase Matching: Deep integration of mandatory ILS terms to trigger ATS shortlisting.
  • The "Unwritten Criterion": Embedding the target agency's specific cultural values and strategic direction.
  • Executive Tone: Calibrated language suited precisely to your target APS/State level.
Total Synergy

Complete ATS Package

The ultimate toolkit. A flawless Pitch AND an Advanced ATS Strategy Resume.

$699 Book Now
  • Includes the full ATS 1-2 Page Pitch OR Standard Criteria responses.
  • Includes the Advanced ATS Strategy Resume ($449 value).
  • Algorithmic Consistency: Ensures the keywords in your pitch perfectly match the data parsed from your resume.
  • Eliminates the risk of PDF layout scrambling.
  • Unlimited revisions across both documents.

Selection Criteria & ATS FAQs

What is the difference between a pitch and selection criteria?

Traditional selection criteria require you to write a separate response (usually 250-400 words) for each required skill listed in the ad. A pitch (or Statement of Claims) is a single, cohesive document (usually 1 to 2 pages) that weaves all the required skills and STAR examples into one persuasive narrative.

How does the ATS read a government pitch?

Applicant Tracking Systems like PageUp use "literal phrase matching". This means if the job ad asks for "stakeholder engagement", and your pitch says "relationship management", the ATS will not award you points. Your pitch must contain the exact keywords extracted from the job description.

Do you write applications for State and Local Government?

Yes. While federal APS roles use the ILS, state governments use entirely different frameworks (like the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework). We accurately map your skills to the specific jurisdiction you are applying for to ensure maximum keyword density.

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