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General Questions
The supervisor gets to determine the process for giving Due Weight consideration.
No, but if you do, keep in mind applicants are not required to submit Due Weight documentation and performance ratings can be subjective.
Knowing this information can help you determine how you want to consider Due Weight.
The Due Weight process takes place once the certificate(s) is/are issued.
Examples on considering Due Weight: use it as an overall consideration along with the resume review, interview, reference checks, but not give it an actual score. The HM can validate information in the applicants resume with information in their performance appraisal.
Yes you can select someone who does not provide Due Weight documentation, because applicants are not required to submit their performance appraisal and awards. It is important to provide justification and documentation to support your selection. We encourage HM to not make negative assumptions about why someone did not submit any Due Weight documentation.
Guidance allows HMs flexibility to consider Due Weight however is best for each vacancy. It is important for HMs to be consistent within each recruitment package and to provide justification and documentation on how Due Weight was considered.
No, letters of recommendation are not considered documentation for Due Weight purposes. If an applicant is unable to submit their performance appraisal, they would need to submit a letter explaining the circumstances as outlined in the vacancy announcement. Each applicant has the opportunity to provide the Due Weight documentation.
Each HM can decide how to document their application of Due Weight consideration. Adding a note or paragraph in the HM’s case file should be sufficient. Some HMs add a note in the spreadsheet they use to track applicants.
No. For applicants requesting Due Weight consideration, Due Weight is not a guarantee for selection. The HM is only responsible for giving consideration to the additional documentation the applicant has provided.