If you are thinking about your next career move, a little preparation can make the application process feel more manageable. The BelRose Group’s free career resources offer a starting point, with practical guides to help you prepare your CV and get ready for an interview.
Make your CV easier to follow
When you have spent years building your experience, deciding what to include in your CV can be surprisingly difficult. Start with the role you are applying for and consider which parts of your background will help the reader understand what you could bring to it.
Check that your employment history, qualifications and contact details are up to date, then look at how you describe your work. A list of responsibilities tells part of the story, but relevant examples of what you contributed, improved or delivered can give an employer a clearer picture of your experience. Keep those examples accurate and explain your own contribution, particularly where an achievement involved a team.
Our Preparing Your CV guide is available from the Career Resources page if you would like some practical advice while reviewing your application. Allow time for a final read-through so you can check spelling, dates and consistency before you submit it.
Give yourself time to prepare for an interview
An interview is an opportunity to explain your experience in more detail and learn about the role and organisation. Preparing ahead of time can help you take part in that conversation without feeling you need to memorise every answer.
Read the position description carefully and choose a few examples from your work that relate to the responsibilities and capabilities being sought. Think through the circumstances, what you did and what followed, so you can explain your experience clearly when asked. It is also worth considering what you would like to know about the team, the expectations of the role and the organisation’s priorities.
You can find our Preparing for an Interview guide alongside the CV resource. Before the day, confirm the interview arrangements and leave time to plan your journey or check your technology if the conversation will be online.
Bring your preparation together
Your CV and interview preparation can support each other, so as you update your CV, make a separate note of examples you may want to discuss in an interview, including the details that would be too lengthy to include in an application.
Before applying, also check the instructions in the advertisement, as an employer may ask for a cover letter, responses to selection criteria or other information in addition to your CV, so make sure your application addresses what has actually been requested.
Explore our free career resources
You will find Career Resources under Job Listings on The BelRose Group website, where both guides are available to download as PDFs. Whether you are updating an application now or preparing for a future opportunity, you can return to the resources whenever you need them.
Visit our Career Resources page to download the guides, and explore our Job Listings when you are ready to see the opportunities advertised through The BelRose Group.