Guidance on making a good application at the GUB

This guidance is primarily written to help those people who are unfamiliar with the University’s job application processes and are interested in applying for one of our Professional Service Staff roles. They are less relevant for those applying for academic, non-academic and research roles, although may still be useful.

At GUB we aim to recruit the best person for the role, i.e. the person who most closely matches the skills and experience set out in the person specification, which is attached to the job description.

Please read this information carefully to make a good application is likely to improve your chances of success!

Deciding whether to apply for a job

• Read the job description and person specification very carefully to decide whether you have the skills, knowledge and experience that we are looking for in key areas.
• Read the job description and person specification very carefully to decide whether you have the skills, knowledge and experience that we are looking for in key areas.
• Read the job description and person specification very carefully to decide whether you have the skills, knowledge and experience that we are looking for in key areas.
• You must complete and submit an online application for the job in which you are interested.
• If you wish to provide a CV, or any other documentation with your application, please use the Supporting Documents page on the online application form.
• Completed applications must be received by 23:59 hours on the closing date. Applications cannot be accepted after this deadline.

Please note: Copies of the job advert and job description will NOT be available online after the closing date. Remember to print or save a copy BEFORE the application deadline.

We look forward to receiving your application.