CV & Application Tips

We receive a lot of applications, so it’s important you make yours stand out. With that in mind, we’ve put together these hints and tips:

• Be concise and ensure your information has an impact
• Keep it simple and clear – you can always elaborate at the interview
• Analyse the job description – read the job description, identify which relevant skills, experience and competencies you have. If you don’t, consider other experiences that could be appropriate
• Read the application questions carefully – take time to think about each question and add your personality to your answer
• Summarise your key achievements at the top of your CV
• Don’t have any unexplained gaps on your application. If you have had a career break or have been travelling, let us know
• Academic and professional qualifications should flow in a logical order
• Check your application before submitting. Check spelling and get a friend or family member to read through if it helps

Interview Tips

It’s important to Direct Health that you get the very most out of your interview, that you show us the real ‘you’ and that both you and we are able to make an informed decision. So please keep the following in mind:

• Do your research – research our organisation structure and what the team you are applying for does
• Understand Direct Health values – you can find out more here
• Be on time – leave plenty of time to get there
• Be yourself – be honest, open and sell yourself
• Build rapport – make eye contact
• Understand competency based questions – Give examples of when you have delivered against a certain value or behaviour or delivered against a skill set.
• Understand the job description
• Trial your interview answers with friend
• Prepare your questions in advance