Tips for Applying

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Your Application	Your Resume	Before the interview	During the interview	After the interview
Review the position description and make sure you’re across the role and you can demonstrate how you believe you meet the selection criteria. Complete the selection criteria, providing specific examples of when you've demonstrated what the criteria is asking, which helps us understand how you respond to certain situations in the workplace.	Your resume isn’t just a list of your job history – it’s your opportunity to sell yourself! Make it brief, clear and consistent Show your personality through the design – It is not necessary to include a photo on your application. Only include necessary information Triple-check spelling and grammar Be professional Include important details like your email and phone number.	Do your research to find out as much as you can about the role, the field of work and our organisation. If you have questions about the role after you’ve reviewed the advertisement, contact the hiring manager by phone. This not only shows genuine interest but also creates a connection and builds rapport. Practice answering questions using the STAR method – write down your experience and examples and practice speaking them out loud with a friend or family member *STAR = Situation, Task, Action, Result. Confirm all the interview details beforehand, such as timing and location, including confirming you will attend the interview.	It’s important to listen carefully to the questions and use specific examples of where you’ve demonstrated the skill being questioned in the interview Use ‘I’ instead of ‘we’ to highlight the part you played in a project or task and how you took ownership of it Dress for success, ensuring you wear smart, professional attire. Be honest, enthusiastic and passionate about your abilities – explain why you’re the best fit for this role. Interviews can be nerve wracking, but it’s important to be aware of your body language, maintain eye contact and keep arms/legs uncrossed wherever possible	We'll share the next steps, including indicative timeframes for these steps, advice on how you’ll receive feedback on your interview and if you'll be progressing to the next stage of the process at the end of your interview Make sure your referees are aware you’ve provided us with their contact information and confirm that they're comfortable to act as your referee It’s always good to spend some time reflecting on what you think went well and what you'd try differently next time after the interview. This can help you prepare for your next one!

Resume Writing Tips

	1. Keep it concise. Two pages is ideal for a resume.
	2. Display achievements in reverse chronological order I.e. the most recent achievements / work history should go at the top of the page, with older achievements falling below that.
	3. Stand out in the crowd! Make your resume eye catching and different ensuring you use fonts that are easy to read.
	4. Tailor your resume to each role you apply for and keep it up to date You’ll want to highlight certain traits more than others when applying for different roles – keep this in mind when updating your resume. To keep your resume ‘fresh’, update it as and when you achieve something or master a new skill, so when your ideal job comes up, you won’t miss the cut off date due to your resume needing an overhaul!
	5. Make it personal Your resume should be written by yourself where possible or with the assistance of someone else, however you should be guiding what goes into it. Don’t use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to write your resume for you. It’s important that the way you present yourself in written form is consistent with your presence in the interview. We want to meet the real you!