Apply online
To apply for a position you will need to follow the steps in the
online application process. Attach your CV, which should highlight
your skills and experience, and a covering letter which explains
why you believe your skills meet the requirements of the position
and the company we are.
When you have successfully submitted an application, you will
receive an automated reply confirming that we have received your
application. If you do not receive this email, it means that there
have been problems with your online application and you will need
to re-submit your application.
Shortlisting
Applications are considered against the knowledge, skills,
experience, competencies and other requirements of the job. If you
have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'll give you a
call for a brief telephone interview. From there we'll consider you
against all other applicants, including those from our business and
a short list of candidates will be selected.
All non-shortlisted applicants will be advised by email that
their application has been unsuccessful.
Interviewing
If you are short listed for a position we will be in touch with
you to arrange a first interview. The hiring Client Services
Director, the HR Manager or both will conduct first interviews.
A further shortlist will be made on the completion of first
interviews and unsuccessful candidates will be contacted directly
and advised of this.
Second interviews will then be conducted by a Client Services
Director, the HR Manager or both and may also include a Manager or
team member. We believe two interviews are necessary as this not
only allows Hayes Knight to get to know you better but also allows
you to get to know us.
Possibly at the first interview but definitely at the second
interview stage you will be required to complete an Extended Disc
Profile. This profiles your natural working style and, while never
used as the sole basis for a hiring decision, does assist us with
this process.
Employment Screening
If you're short-listed for a position, you'll be required to
provide at least two work related referees for us to contact.
These referees should be people you have reported to in prior
positions . If this is not possible they must at least be people
who have a working knowledge of your abilities and experience. This
allows us to gain some understanding of how you have performed in
previous positions and to further assess your suitability for the
position that you've applied for.
Being made an offer
If you are successful in becoming the preferred candidate, you
will be made a verbal offer. If this is accepted you will then be
given a written offer of appointment and an employment agreement
which you can review and take the opportunity to seek independent
feedback on. You will also be provided with an employment pack
including a team handbook for your reference.