Scribing

Why book a scribe?

Scribes are frequently engaged by government clients in need of an independent record of interview processes and the deliberations of the selection process. The professional scribe takes detailed notes during interview and ensures the final selection report is completed to justify the selection decision. This service frees up the valuable time of members of the selection panel and ensures that document requirements are met without compromising timeframes.

Why choose Merit Solutions?

Our experienced scribes can do as much or as little as you need with your upcoming selection or recruitment process – from planning & process design to post-selection feedback. They will streamline the process and assist the time-poor selection panel.

When you book a Merit Solutions consultant, you are not booking a transcriber. We don’t do transcripts, we write reports. You are getting the knowledge of ex-public sector employees, most of whom have held senior level government positions, and have years of experience being on government recruitment panels.

Our ability to meet your requirements in delivery of selection services is demonstrated by:

> Our track record in public sector recruitment over more than 29 years – delivering improved outcomes, faster turn-arounds, greater staff satisfaction and reduced appeals. We have completed more than 10,000 recruitment processes ranging from Senior Executive Service roles to Senior Officers, managers, planners, engineers, medical specialists, scientists, human services professionals, psychologists, accountants, administrative staff, gardeners and catering staff;

> Our familiarity with public sector recruitment and selection policies and guidelines and the principles of merit based selections more broadly.

> A consistent willingness to add value for our clients by developing innovative and focused selection processes, providing advice on complex HR issues, working collaboratively with internal HR staff and coaching panel members;

> Our reliable delivery of high quality selection documentation that uses Agency-approved forms, meets standards for transparency and professionalism, articulates the insights and judgements of the selection panel and draws together the relevant evidence supporting the panel’s recommendations

> Our record of efficient and timely service delivery with frequent engagement to support multiple selection panels across levels. We have regularly designed and coordinated large scale recruitment processes where clients are:

• • • • • Setting up new teams or services;
        • Managing restructuring including a combination of closed and open merit processes;
        • Filling a number of roles within short timeframes;

Select the Services You Need

A selection consultant will, at minimum, take detailed interview notes and provide a comprehensive selection support; however many of our clients take advantage of our consultants’ additional expertise, and are often called upon to assist with other aspects of the selection process.

Our services can include some or all of the following:

• • • Shortlist applications
    • Scribing at shortlisting meetings
    • Develop interview questions
    • Develop assessment tools (ie. work tests)
    • Undertake psych assessments
    • Arrange interview schedules
    • Scribing at interviews
    • Conduct referee checks
    • Prepare final selection report
    • Send unsuccessful notifications
    • Provide professional advice throughout the process