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To apply for a position with Macquarie Telecom it’s important that you have
a clear idea of your career progression, including how you wish to utilise your
skills and experience in your next role.
There are two (2) ways to make yourself known to us! The first is a general
submission of your CV into one of our Divisions. In this case, you become part
of a “pool of candidates” categorised into a professional skill area. When the
Talent Acquisition Team begins a talent search against a vacant role, CVs in
this pool are considered against the selection criteria. If your details are
matched you will be linked to the vacant role and reviewed for suitability well
before the role is advertised! The second way is to apply directly to an
advertised opportunity and include a covering letter which demonstrated how and
why you are suitable.
Useful tips for applying for positions
- You are more likely to be
successful in the recruitment process if you tell us how you fit the position
you are applying for, i.e. in your covering letter
- We recommend you only apply
for targeted positions for which you have suitable skills and experience -
applying for multiple positions can damage your credibility
Step One - Tailor your CV
Your CV is very important – Think of it like a Passport which should be
up-to-date and current at all times to facilitate “travel” to your next career
opportunity!
A CV should also “sell” and “market” you in an interesting and honest manner. A
functional CV should highlight the skills and experience you have gained
throughout your career to date. It may be helpful to consider the following tips
to enhance your current CV:
- Compile your CV in reverse
order (showing your most recent experience first)
- Show the month and year you
commenced each position
- If there are any gaps in your
employment explain these
- As well as responsibilities,
list your achievements in a position
- Keep it concise
- Check and double check your
spelling and grammar
- Highlight in a covering letter
why you believe your skills meet the requirements of the position
Step Two – Applying Online
To apply for a position you will need to follow the steps in the online
application process. As part of this process, you'll be required to create a
personalised profile. Click the 'Apply Online' link at the bottom of the
advertised position to create or update your profile. When you have successfully
submitted an application, you will receive a system generated confirmation
email, letting you know we have received your application.
As we often receive a large number of applications for any given position, you
may not hear from us again until two or three weeks after we receive your
details, however we are conscious of progressing as quickly as possible and
often can advise of your suitability or next steps before this.
If your application will not progress to the next stage, you will be advised in
writing via email.
If, after applying for a position, you have not heard from us within three weeks
please contact us on 02 8221 7062.
Alternatively you may email us on
careers@macquarietelecom.com.
Step Three – Interviewing
When we progress your application, you will be contacted by phone and informed
of the next steps, which may include an initial telephone interview or
face-to-face interview.
Step Four – Assessments and Reference Checks
When you progress to the next stages, for some roles you may be required to
participate in psychometric assessments and for all roles there will be
reference checks, so please be prepared to provide at least two professional
referees for us to contact.
These referees must ideally be people you have reported to in prior positions -
or at least people who have working knowledge of your abilities and experience.
Step Five - Being Made an Offer
If you are successful in becoming the preferred
candidate, you will be advised of the offer by telephone and promptly provided
with a written employment agreement. The offer of employment is valid for a
finite period of time and requires your acceptance by signature and its return
to our HR Department.
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