A Step By Step Guide
You’ve seen the job advertised, you like the look of it and think that you’d be ideal! So what’s the next step? Well take a look through this section to find out…
How Do I Apply?
To apply for a job at Bolton College you will need to fill in an application form which you can obtain by leaving an answering machine message on 01204 482105/482106 or emailing personnel@boltoncc.ac.uk. If you have any problems completing the form you can simply contact Human Resources on 01204 482105 / 482106.
Please note that CVs on their own will not be considered without a completed application form.
What Do I Include In The Application Form?
When applying for a specific job at Bolton College, you will be asked to provide details of your skills, knowledge and experience relating to the role with appropriate examples. If you have been unemployed, you may have gained the relevant skills through voluntary activities or other relevant experience.
I’ve Completed The Form, How Do I Send It Off?
Once you have completed your application form and feel happy with it, you can send it back to us either by e-mail to personnel@boltoncc.ac.uk or by post to:
HR Department
Room A3.19
Bolton College
Deane Road Centre
Bolton
BL3 5BG
What Happens Next?
Once we have received your application, it will be decided if you have met the requirements of the job. If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to Bolton College to attend an interview. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may be unable to write to applicants who are not shortlisted for an interview.
However if you would like to enquire, then please contact us by sending an e-mail to personnel@boltoncc.ac.uk or by calling 01204 482105 / 482106.
The Interview
The College employs the ‘competency based’ interviewing technique which focuses on the following issues:
- Relevant experience
- Attitudes and behaviours
Because your answers reflect your achievements, skills and experiences within your professional life, competency based interviews provide reliable information about your ability in relation to essential areas of the job description.
How Do I Prepare For My Interview?
There are a number of things that you can do to prepare for your interview including:
- Study the job description and person specification to identify the essential requirements of the role.
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Think of 2 or 3 situations within the last 12-18 months where you have demonstrated a high level of achievement against some (or all) of the essential elements of the job.
In preparing your examples, think about each situation:- How did it arise?
- What were the key stages?
- What was your personal contribution?
- What was the overall result?
- What did you learn from it?
To download an application form and guidance notes on applying, please click on the links below:
