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Equal Opportunities Policy Recruitment Process
Applicants need to download and complete the
application form and equal opportunities form, and then return then to us
either by post or as an email attachment.
After the closing date, a panel of three
people will shortlist the applications based on how closely applicants match
the person specification. Shortlisting takes place as soon after the closing
date as is possible. The Equal Opportunities in Employment form is removed
prior to shortlisting. This ensures that the shortlisting panel see only
information relevant to each person's application and prevents
discrimination.
Candidates will be given two weeks' notice of
an interview, which will be held as soon as possible. In order to save on
overhead costs, if applicants have not been shortlisted, we will not write
to them to say this, but please accept our appreciation for your interest in
Carr-Gomm Scotland and the time and thought that you will have put into your
application.
A letter will be sent out inviting candidates
to interview, which will include a Disclosure Scotland application. All
candidates must bring a completed Disclosure Scotland application to
interview along with a photocopy of, or an original, birth certificate,
driver's licence or passport. The letter will explain who will be in their
interview panel and where the interview will take place. Managerial posts
may require a presentation to be prepared in advance. If this is required
candidates will be given details when invited to interview. Any equipment
required will be provided and this will be detailed in the letter inviting
you to interview.
If candidates are successful at interview we
will write to them to inform them and go ahead to request 2 references.
These must be from the candidate's most recent employers. If candidates do
not have work experience, they must give other relevant referees, who do not
have a personal or family relationship to them. On the application form it
is possible to specify of candidates would like us to contact them before
requesting references. The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory
references, a health questionnaire and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure
Scotland Certificate. New starts are given a start date eight weeks after
the job offer is made.
Recruitment Process
In the "Personal Statement" section of the form, applicants should draw
particular attention to their experiences, what they have learnt from them,
skills, achievements and knowledge gained in past employment or other
activities which may be relevant to the job. Applicants should write in a
concise, well organised way, giving examples of how they meet the Person
Specification. A separate personal statement should be completed for each
post.
Please note that a Curriculum Vitae (CV) will not be accepted.