ECQ Accomplishment Record Method
WRITING ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD NARRATIVES
An accomplishment record differs from the traditional approach in that applicants are not asked to address the five broad ECQs, but rather on a select few of the 28 core competencies underlying them.
Give specific examples of the results of your actions. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.
Verification. Following the instructions in the vacancy announcement, provide the name, telephone number, and email address of an individual who can verify the information in your narrative. Be sure to indicate whether this person was your supervisor, co-worker, friend, instructor, chairman of committee, etc. If you do not want your current employer contacted, do not list your employer as a verifying person. Instead, provide the name of another person who can verify your accomplishment. You should not use a spouse or close relative (father, mother, etc.) or a person who is presently a direct subordinate as a verifier. The verifier should be reachable within a reasonable period.
Other Suggestions: Ensure your experience matches the competency. Avoid the error of choosing meritorious accomplishments that do not clearly reflect the intended competency. Accomplishments that are not closely representative of the appropriate competency tend to receive less credit than accomplishments that better represent the competency of interest. Spell out all acronyms. Include awards that relate specifically to a competency. Quantify your accomplishments.