Guidance Notes for Candidates Completing the Application Form Please read the following guidance notes before and while completing your application.
Completing the Application Form You should complete the application form in full. You should also keep a copy of your completed application as this may help you if you need to prepare for an interview. The following paragraphs give you guidance on completing the various sections of the application form. As stated at the top of the application form, all sections must be fully completed to ensure that your application is considered.
Part 1 Section 1. Vacancy Details You should provide details of the vacancy name and number for the position you are applying for. You will find the vacancy number within the job advert for which you are applying. Section 2. Employment You should include your CV with your application. If you are attaching a cover letter or any other supporting documentation, you must submit these with your application and give details in the box provided on the form. Your CV should give full details of all educational, technical and professional qualifications, with attainment level and subject area clearly defined. This information will be required to ensure you have the qualifications (if necessary) for this job. Your CV should also demonstrate your relevant skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the job vacancy advertised and the job description. The selection criteria are the skills, knowledge and experience which a person must have to be able to carry out the duties of the post for which they are applying. This is provided in the advertisement and the job description, so it is important that you read and understand these documents before you submit your application. If you are not working at the moment, you must show the date you left your last employment. You should cover as much of your previous employment as possible. If you have any periods when you have not been employed this needs to be explained on your CV.
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Part 2 Section 3. Personal Details We need the personal details so that we can contact you directly, please make it clear how you can be contacted during office hours. Please also complete your salary expectations and notice period in the boxes provided. Section 4: Eligibility for Employment To be considered for employment, you must be eligible to work in the UK / EU / EEA. If you have a visa or other restriction on employment, you must state that in your application. Please note that Crossrail is not a UKBA registered Tier 2 sponsor. Section 5: Criminal Convictions Provide details of any unspent convictions. Unless the nature of work demands it, you are not required to disclose convictions which are ‘spent’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Section 6. Equality Monitoring Crossrail is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. To ensure we receive applications from all sections of our community, we ask applicants to complete this information. If you require any adjustments to be made in the event that you are invited for interview, please outline them in this section (for example if you require wheelchair access or a hearing loop). All information provided is treated in the strictest confidence and is used for monitoring purposes in the Human Resources department. This information is NOT given to the line manager at any stage of the selection process. Section 7. References
We require a minimum of two references. One of your referees must be from your present or most recent employer. If you are currently at University or College or you have recently finished your studies, one of your referees must be academic. We can only accept one reference from each employer. You need to supply a reference contact for each employer you have worked at in the last five years, i.e. if you have worked for six employers in that time, we will need references from all six. Where you have been unemployed and cannot provide two employer or academic references please give the address of your benefits office. Any other gaps in employment, must be accounted for, i.e. you will need to supply a personal reference from someone you have known prior to the gap in employment. References from family, other relatives or friends are not accepted. Please use additional pages if required.
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Closing Date It is your responsibility to ensure that your application is received by the closing date. Once you have completed your application please email it through to
[email protected] If you don’t have access to email, you can send your application by these alternative options: Post: Recruitment, Crossrail Ltd, 28th Floor, 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5LQ. Fax: 0207 719 0969 Acknowledgement Once we have received your application we will send you a confirmation email. If you have not received an email within two weeks of the closing date of the advertisement, you should contact us to check whether we have received your application. Selection Process The line manager will assess the applications, and will shortlist those candidates who most closely match the criteria required for the position. We inform all candidates of the result of their application, but if you are concerned that you have not heard from us please contact us on 0203 229 9191. If you are selected for the next stage, we will contact you to discuss this and you will be sent further details on the assessment process. Usually this will include a structured interview, although for some posts there may be other forms of assessment as well. Equality Crossrail values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with equality regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery. Other Information Hours of Work The standard contractual hours of work are 40 hours per week, although you would be expected to be flexible in your working hours to meet the needs and demands of the business. Location Your normal work location would be London based. However you may be required to work anywhere within the Crossrail area and on occasion you may be required to work outside that area. Drug and Alcohol Test Page 3 of 4
Your appointment would be conditional upon your passing of a drug and alcohol screening test. Medical examination Your appointment would be conditional upon Crossrail’s Occupational Health Advisors’ recommendation that you are fit to undertake it. If you are required to take a physical examination, an appointment will be made for you to complete this. References Employment by Crossrail is conditional on the receipt of satisfactory references. However, we will not take up references without your permission.
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