Grade 7 analysis, insight and problem solving criteria vary between vacancies. Use the exact wording from the advert as the heading where possible. A strong section gives the sifter a specific example rather than a claim about your strengths.
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What analysis, insight and problem solving criteria can look like
- Analyses complex quantitative and qualitative evidence to identify causes and options
- Turns insight into practical recommendations and measurable improvement
- Solves ambiguous problems while recognising evidence limitations and risk
What your analysis, insight and problem solving evidence needs to show
The sifter should be able to identify evidence quality, causes, options, uncertainty and practical recommendation. Keep the context brief and explain the choices you personally made.
Why a strong analysis, insight and problem solving answer works
Analysis evidence becomes persuasive when the applicant tests the reliability of the information and uses it to change a decision. Explain the competing explanations you considered, how you checked the data and what your recommendation achieved. Be clear about uncertainty where the evidence was incomplete.
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