How to apply, and tips for successful applications

These tips are intended to increase your chances of making a successful application, and give you some idea of what we like to see on CV's, but should not be 'taken as gospel'.

How to apply

To apply for a given job email your covering letter (together with your CV as an attachment) to , quoting the job title as the subject of the email.

The content of your email should cover:

• Where you heard about the vacancy
• Why you are interested in the job
• Why you think you are suited to the job
• Anything of special interest, in addition to your CV
• Your entitlement to work in the UK, if you are not an EU national
• Your availability. How soon can you start?
• Salary expectations (if any)
• How you would like us to contact you.

What we like to see on someone's CV

Here are a few general tips on how to make a good impression with your CV. Don't worry too much if your CV does not completely conform to our preferred format, and certainly don't hesitate to apply for a job if you think it's the job for you.

• Your 'working history' should contain no unexplained gaps, and cover your time from age 18 onwards. If you were unemployed, traveling for a year, or went back to full-time education please say so.
• Times should be given to the nearest month, eg. May02 - Aug03.
• For each job, please state the company name, location, industry sector, and job title.
• Why you moved jobs, and how each move helped you with your career.

• Remember that there is a difference between portraying your experiences and abilities in a positive light, and downright exaggeration. The latter is often easy to see through!