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For Candidates.
Your career deserves direction. We will support you to secure a role that aligns with your goals, values and long-term ambitions.
When you’re looking for a new role, it can be hard to know which direction to look in.
Our team connect people with incredible opportunities with innovative start-ups, household names and global brands - workplaces where you can make a real difference.
We don’t pass you around from one person to the next - our tailored services connect you directly with the decision makers and prepare you for those all-important interviews
Supporting You at Every Step of Your Career.
No matter the level you’re looking for, our commitment remains the same. When you partner with True North Talent on your job search, you’ll find people you can trust, complete with the knowledge and expertise to help you to be your best.
As you take the next step in your career, allow us to explore opportunities together that truly align with your goals. We’re here to help you find a role that’s not only rewarding, but also creates a lasting, meaningful relationship.
Crafting a Strong CV & Cover Email: Your First Step to Landing the Right Role.
Your CV is your personal marketing tool; it can open doors to interviews, but only if it’s sharp, relevant and tailored. At True North Talent, we help you align your experience, highlight your impact and tell your story clearly.
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Keep it Clean & Clear
Make your CV easy to scan, read, and understand at a glance.
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Structure for Impact
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Make Your Profile Count
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Be Specific and Honest
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Check and Double Check
Covering Email: Your Opportunity to Make an Impression.
A well-worded covering email provides you with the opportunity to explain why you're interested in the role and highlight what you bring to the table. A concise, well-written email can make all the difference, setting the tone and encouraging the employer to open your CV.
Covering Email Tips.
When applying for a job, whether directly by email or via an application platform (if space allows), we recommend including a short, tailored message in the body of your email. This should professionally introduce your CV, demonstrate you've done your research and how your skills align with the company’s needs.
Personalise It
Address to a named contact if possible. If one isn’t listed, a quick call to the company can help you find the right person.
Keep It Brief and Relevant
Your email should be concise and highlight your interest in the role, your relevant experience and what value you can bring.
Be Clear About the Role
If you’re responding to an advert, mention the job title and where you saw it.
Show Enthusiasm & Alignment
Briefly share why you’re looking for a new opportunity and why this role or company stands out to you. Be specific.
Invite the Conversation
End the email with a positive statement about looking forward to the opportunity to discuss your suitability further.
Candidate Interview Preparation.
If it’s a face-to-face interview, know where you are going – how to find the premises, what transportation is required (have a plan B), allow plenty of time to get there without having to rush
Ensure you have done your research – the company, group, people you are meeting etc. (look them up on LinkedIn and looked for mutual connections you might have that can always help open up the conversation).
Define your key strengths, particularly in relation to the role you are interviewing for.
Do you know the format of the interview – is it competency-based questions? You can easily research sample competency-based questions. Be aware of the STAR technique:
- Situation - describe the context or background. Set the scene by explaining where you were, what the situation was, and who was involved.
- Task - explain the specific responsibility or challenge you faced.
- Action - detail the steps you took to address the situation; focus on what you did, not just the team; use “I” not “we”.
- Result - share the outcome of your actions; try to quantify it or show a positive impact.
Prepare Strong Interview Answers with STAR.
What questions do you have prepared? These shouldn’t be based around salary or package or just about the next stages, they should be around company culture, values and things that are important to you.
Think about why you are looking for a new role - ensure you are not overly negative about your current/last employer.
Be aware of key, relevant industry news that might affect the business and the sector you are in; this demonstrates commercial awareness (e.g. new retailer standards or regulations from a technical perspective or supply chain challenges and changes).
Presentation; if a presentation is required, ensure you have someone to check it for you – for content, grammar, appearance etc.
Try These !
What does success look like for the first 6-12 months in this role?
How would you describe the culture of the business and the team?
Do you have an example of someone in your team who has progressed and what has their route been?
What are the priorities for the business in the next 6 months?
Avoid overuse of ‘we’
Focussing only on salary
Speaking negatively about a previous or current employer
Arriving underprepared
Poor body language/lack of eye contact
Oversharing or over-talking
