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Hints and Tips

Applying for a role is always easier if you're well prepared. Get informed about our recruitment process, find out how to make the most of your CV/resume and learn some interview preparation techniques.

  1. The Recruitment Process
  2. Applying
  3. Interviews
  4. Assessment Centres

If you are applying for a job on-line, you're going to face some tough competition. Here are some useful pointers to help you stand out from the crowd.

Online application process advice

  • Think about the requirements of the role you are applying for. Make sure you've got a satisfactory response for the mandatory requirements, such as right to work permits
  • Think about how your skills and experience match what we are looking for, aiming for as close a match as possible
  • Applying for lots of positions? We think it's better to focus on a few and give them the attention they need to succeed
  • Read the reply instructions carefully - one of the most common reasons for applications being rejected at this stage is a failure to complete all the information requirements. We may come back to you to check for missing or incomplete information - but it's in your best interests to provide everything that we have asked for
  • Check for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors
  • Keep it brief. Online application forms often restrict the number of words you can use so capture the important points as clearly and succinctly as possible
  • Make sure you upload your CV/resume and a covering letter, if required
  • Don't forget to check the closing date. If you miss the deadline, we won't be able to consider your application
  • It's a good idea to keep a safe dated record of any reference numbers you are given for specific job applications

CV/resume advice

Your CV/resume should do the best job possible in getting you through the initial selection process. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare it

About you

  • Include essential information about you - your name, your contact numbers, your home address, your email address

Educational background

  • Accurately reflect your academic achievements and technical qualifications
  • Give details of your school, college or institution you received your qualifications from and the dates you were there

Work experience

  • Whether you are applying for your first role after college or university or have substantial work experience and accomplishments, tell us the skills and experiences you have acquired along the way
  • Give us concise details of your role, your achievements, any special projects you may have worked on and what you achieved
  • If this is your first role, or you are at an early stage in your career, make sure you include details of any relevant extra curricular activities and work experience roles

Accuracy and relevancy

Before you send us your CV/resume, check the spelling. Also make sure it conveys why you are a great potential fit for the role you have applied for.