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Hints and Tips

We want you to succeed with your application and interview so have provided some helpful guidance in order for you to prepare.

Our Values are at the core of our recruitment process...

Bringing our values to life within your application and interview will showcase your talents to their full potential. 

Our Values are;

  • Stand Out
  • Progressive
  • Accessible
  • Resourceful
  • Kindness

Click here for further information on our values

Hints and Tips for a CV

  1. Tailor your CV for each application. It should be a unique blend of your skills and experience.
  2. Think about your personal brand and how you come across on your CV and professional social platforms.
  3. Bring it to life with figures, statistics and data to show how good you really are.
  4. Get someone else to read it and make suggestions on how it could be improved.
  5. For further and more detailed guidance on CV writing click here for Arden CV advice.

 

 

 

Hints and Tips for the Interview

  1. Research Arden University. Prepare to showcase what you know about our organisation and the wider industry.
  2. Think about the questions you might be asked and practice your answers using the STAR(R) model.
  3. Showcase your skills and personality at interview. Tell us why we should employ you and how you embody our values.
  4. Try to relax and stay as calm as possible.
  5. Follow up with a "Thank you" after the interview and reiterate your interest in the position.


Hints and Tips for a Video Interview

  1. Remember, this is the same as a face-to-face interview, so your preparation shouldn't be any different (see guidance above).
  2. Before the interview test the video link, wifi, audio and webcam to check that they are all working.
  3. Try to find an uncluttered background.
  4. Dress like you would for a face-to-face interview.
  5. Get in the zone to showcase yourself, this is your opportunity!

Hints and Tips for Psychometric Questionnaires

  1. Ask questions. If there is anything you don't understand, make sure you ask before taking the questionnaire.  
  2. Pace yourself and don't overthink your answers.
  3. Complete the questionnaire in a quiet environment.
  4. Practice makes perfect. You can maximise your performance using practice questionnaires online. Our preferred partner is Hogan Assessments, click the following link to learn more here.
  5. Answer open and honestly.


 

Hints and Tips for Presenting

  1. Keep it simple and relevant.
  2. Keep to the advised time limit.
  3. Show your passion, make it interactive and engaging for the audience. 
  4. Be calm in your delivery. 
  5. Be yourself and showcase your talent.

You're a step closer to joining the team

About Arden University

Since 1990, Arden University has reshaped flexible higher education, becoming a beacon for accessible learning. Beginning as a trusted online partner for UK universities, we've transformed into a symbol of online and blended degree courses designed for modern lives. With over 90 career-focused qualifications, validated by prestigious bodies like the British Psychological Society and Chartered Management Institute, our dedication to exceptional education stands strong.

Our mission is forward-looking and purposeful. We understand the evolving needs of employers and the global economy, driving us to champion meaningful change. Through our Study Centres in the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, London, Leeds, Nottingham) and Berlin, Germany, we empower a diverse student community to access life-altering degree pathways.

At our core lies equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, rooted in the belief that education is a force for both individual and collective progress. By seamlessly merging technology and education, we're breaking down barriers and revolutionizing conventional learning models. 

Join our community of around 1,100 colleagues in shaping a more accessible, inclusive, and brighter future for all.

Founded in 1990

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