How to Apply

Written Application: 1st impressions count

This is your opportunity to show us that you are able to write in a considered and well-constructed way. More importantly, it’s our chance to get to know you, and learn a little more about your background, experience, passions and achievements.

Some general tips on completing your written application:

• Allow yourself plenty of time and carefully complete each section.
• You can complete the written application over a period of time, but be aware the written application web-page can ‘time out’ if left open for too long, so it’s a good idea to save any progress rather than just leaving the page open.
• Remember you only get one chance to make a good impression. Our assessors will read your written application before viewing your video application, so ensure you grab our attention in your written application.
• All answers in the written application are mandatory - your application is not considered complete if any fields are not answered.
• Don’t waffle! Be selective, concise and relevant in your answers. When it comes to editing, remember the art of triple distillation - plan, write and review.
• Put thought into your answers, using examples from all aspects of your work, academic and social life to convince us why you have that ‘Serious Character’ we are looking for.
• If you are struggling to find responses to some of the questions, step back for a moment and ask yourself if this role and this graduate programme is really something you want to do.
• Be honest. We will be using your application form as a reference during interviews, if you reach the Assessment Centre stage of the selection process.