{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EIt really matters to us that we invite people to come and work at Scouts that share our values and are committed to helping us build Skills For Life for young people.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETherefore, we take our recruitment processes seriously and make sure we are testing the right areas. However, we also want to make sure we enable you to shine through the process and that you\u2019re able to demonstrate your strengths and capabilities.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you decide that you do want to apply to join our team, here is some advice to help you on the way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ll often use different selection methods depending on the role and the skills and experience we\u2019re looking for. You\u0027ll be asked to apply through our online portal and to submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. We\u0027ll then use this to shortlist a final group of candidates.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0027re shortlisted, you\u2019d normally expect to be invited for a panel interview which would include the manager of the role and two other panel members. Sometimes we may also ask you to give a presentation or undertake a written exercise depending on the role. Details about the selection process will be provided in your invite.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAlways try to keep your CV focused and to the point. If it\u2019s too long it might suggest that your communication is not a strength.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou\u0027ll be asked to submit a supporting statement with your most up-to-date CV. Use this to demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification \u2013 possibly using the same headers. Make it as easy as possible for the panel to see how you meet the criteria.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETry to give concrete evidence rather than vague statements. Anyone can say \u201Ccommunication skills are a personal strength\u201D, but can you give an example of a work achievement or project that proves this?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAlways spell check.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe honest about any gaps. If you went travelling for a year or cared for a family member that is 100% fine. We value all different kinds of experience and don\u2019t expect candidates that have seamless careers histories.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe\u0027re committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, so will only include the essential criteria required in the person specification for our roles.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you don\u0027t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date of the recruitment campaign, it\u0027s likely you\u0027ve not been shortlisted. Due to the number of applications we receive, we\u0027re not able to provide individual feedback at this stage.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Applications"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe most important thing in our interviews is to be authentic and be true to yourself. Be clear about your strengths and how you would add value to the team at the Scouts.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECome prepared with some interesting questions (although not too many) that show us you\u2019re interested and inquisitive about the role and organisation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo a bit of research. We don\u2019t expect you to be an expert on us, but looking at our values, strategy and website shows us that you care about the job. If you\u2019re new to scouting it may also be useful to find out a bit more about what we do as a Movement.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf we ask you about your weaknesses or development areas it\u2019s not because we\u2019re trying to catch you out. Be honest. We know everyone has strengths and weaknesses and we want to employ people that are self-aware, not just people that have polished interview answers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe have a \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/2436/scouts-competency-framework.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Competency Framework\u0022\u003Ecompetency framework\u003C/a\u003E that we use for all staff. It\u2019s worth reading through this to help your interview preparation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Interviews"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you come to an interview, we\u2019ll let you know what the decision-making process is and when we\u2019ll be able to let you know the outcome.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re unsuccessful in one of our interviews we\u2019ll always take the time to offer you some constructive feedback to help with your future applications and preparation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/\u0022 title=\u0022Working at the Scouts\u0022\u003Eapply for any of our roles using our online portal\u003C/a\u003E and you can read our full \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/policy/recruitment-selection-policy/\u0022 title=\u0022Recruitment \u0026amp; Selection Policy\u0022\u003ERecruitment and Selection Policy.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EGood luck with your application.\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Check out our paid vacancies","buttonLink":{"name":"Jobs","id":null,"url":"/about-us/jobs/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":{"value":"490499","label":"490499"},"alignment":"left"}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/hybrid-working/","title":"Hybrid working"},"next":{"link":"/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/diversity-and-inclusion/","title":"Diversity and inclusion"},"allParts":[{"link":"/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/why-work-for-us/","title":"Why work for us?"},{"link":"/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/rewards-and-benefits/","title":"Rewards and benefits"},{"link":"/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/hybrid-working/","title":"Hybrid working"},{"link":"/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/guidance-for-applicants/","title":"Guidance for applicants"},{"link":"/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/diversity-and-inclusion/","title":"Diversity and inclusion"},{"link":"/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/investors-in-people/","title":"Investors in People"}],"link":"/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/work-with-us/guidance-for-applicants/","id":76101,"nodeName":"Guidance for applicants","title":"Guidance for applicants","type":"codexPart","image":{"url":"/media/12108/fdl-hp.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dab8e1b20252a0","caption":"Scouts purple logo","type":"jpg","size":93039,"width":1268,"height":664,"altText":"An image of a purple background showing the white Scouts logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Guidance for applicants","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"We\u0027ve pulled together some top tips to help with your application and advice for your potential interview. 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