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  • When applying for a job, it's important to carefully review the job description and focus your CV to demonstrate how your experience meets the essential criteria for the role 
  • Tailor your responses to the job's specific requirements and highlight relevant achievements. Remember the essential criteria is the minimum skills and qualifications needed for the role. If you find that you don't fully meet the desirable criteria, that's fine as these are perhaps things that could be picked up once you're doing the job; it shouldn't deter you from applying
  • Write in a clear and concise manner, avoiding jargon where possible
  • Proof read your application for errors and seek feedback from others
  • Address any gaps or weaknesses in your qualifications or employment history positively
  • All our adverts close at midnight on the closing date indicated. Ensure you submit your application before the deadline to avoid issues
  • Be truthful and accurate in your responses
  • We try, wherever possible to advertise the interview dates on our adverts. Make a note of this, to ensure you don't miss out