Absolutely Recruitment can help you!
- Understand the UK Job Market
- The UK job market is competitive and diverse sectors like tech, healthcare, finance, and green energy are growing fast.
- Research the specific industry and employer of the vacancy
- Prepare a UK-Style CV
- Use a clear, concise format, typically 2 pages max.
- Include a personal profile summarising your key skills and experience.
- Highlight quantifiable achievements (e.g., “Increased sales by 20%”).
- Use UK English spelling (e.g., “organised,” “analysed”).
- Avoid including photos or personal info like marital status, age, or religion (to comply with UK equality laws).
- Write a Tailored Cover Letter where specified by us
- Explain why you’re interested in the role and how your skills match the job description.
- Keep it concise—1 page is ideal.
- Use specific examples to show how you’ve succeeded in similar roles.
- Understand Right to Work Requirements
- Clearly state your eligibility to work in the UK (citizen, settled status, or valid visa).
- Employers are legally required to check this before hiring.
- Prepare for Competency-Based Interviews – we can help you prepare
- UK interviews often include competency questions (e.g., “Tell me about a time you solved a difficult problem”).
- Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers.
- Research the company culture and values and show how you fit.
- Showcase Soft Skills
- Employers value communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
- Provide examples that demonstrate these during your interview or application.
- Be Professional & Polite
- Reply promptly to emails and messages.
- Be punctual for interviews (including virtual ones).
- Thank the interviewer at the end of interviews.
- Be Ready for Background Checks
- UK employers often conduct criminal record checks (DBS) and verify qualifications.
- Be honest on your CV and during interviews.
- Negotiate Your Offer via us
- Understand typical salary ranges for your role and experience.
- Consider other benefits like flexible working, pension schemes, and training opportunities.
- Approach negotiations professionally and realistically
