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Once we advertise a vacancy, our recruitment team and the Hiring Manager start shortlisting candidates based on the skills and experience needed for each role. To ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted, please demonstrate all your relevant skills and knowledge and answer all the questions on the application form.

We advertise most of our roles for two weeks; however, if we receive a high volume of applicants, we may expire a vacancy early. We aim to respond to every candidate who has fully completed the application process to let them know the outcome of their application.

All our vacancies will require you to complete an online application form; some may also ask for a CV. We value your unique experiences and skills, so please provide as much information as possible on your application form!

If a role you are applying for requires a CV and you don’t have one, there are many online tools and templates available that you can use to develop one. It doesn’t need to be complicated or long-winded – it’s a chance to showcase you as an individual.

Yes, we can offer help and support. Please get in touch with our Recruitment team at recruitment@brewers.co.uk or call 01323 411080 and ask to speak to the recruitment team to discuss the support you need.

We will discuss the support you may need, and our response will reflect your individual needs. We will listen to any requests for changes to the process and can talk you through some options that may be suitable.

Our interviews are conducted in various ways and could include more than one stage for some roles. Two people may also interview you at the same time. We will explain the interview format in your interview invitation, but here are some examples of how we currently carry out our interviews:

• Telephone screening — If we have a high volume of applicants, our recruitment team often conducts telephone screening calls with candidates to support some of our hiring Managers. Screening will include asking for basic information about your experience and discussing the role.
• Video/Online interview — If we cannot meet you in person, we may use a video interview (usually via Microsoft Teams) to host an interview online. We may also use Teams for a first-stage interview. We will email you a link to the online video interview so you can join us on the day.
• In-person interview — Most in-person interviews are held either in one of our branches or at Albany House in Eastbourne. Occasionally, we may need to use an external venue such as a conference centre or hotel meeting room.
• Our interview structure — While it's important to have a structure to our interviews to ensure a fair selection process for all candidates, we always do our best to put you at ease and help you feel comfortable.

The interviewers will introduce themselves and allow you to ask any questions. They will then take turns asking questions to learn more about your previous experience and skills. If you struggle with an answer, don't worry. Ask for more time or ask to come back to that question at the end.

When the interview is over, you will have another opportunity to ask any questions that may have come up. The interviewers will then give you a timescale for hearing the outcome of your interview. This is typically within a week, but it may vary depending on the number of applicants and the complexity of the role. We understand that waiting for a response can be stressful, and we aim to provide you an update as soon as possible.

We understand that interviews can be nerve-racking, so we always try to make the experience as friendly and seamless as possible. Here are some tips to help you give your best:

• Don’t rush – plan your journey to your interview and allow for travel delays.
• Ask for support - if there is anything we can do to help you during your interview, just ask.
• Research us before – it’s always a good idea to know who you might be working for, and there’s plenty online about what we do.
• Read the Job Description – we will send a copy of the Job Description with your interview invitation. Take the time to read through it and consider how your skills and experience meet what we are looking for.
• Prepare answers to common interview questions and think of examples from your experience that demonstrate your skills and abilities
• Come prepared – we are happy for you to bring some notes to help you give your best performance. Remember the interview is a two-way process so please do ask us questions too.

The salary you receive will vary depending on the role — many of our vacancies have the salary or a salary range shown within the advert itself.

Brewers are a Living Wage Foundation Accredited Employer – we are committed to paying the Living Wage Foundation rate or better to all colleagues over 18 (excluding apprentices). To find out more about the Living Wage Foundation and how the Living Wage is calculated, visit their website www.livingwage.org.uk.

For specific salary information, please email recruitment@brewers.co.uk or call 01323 411080 and ask to speak to the recruitment team.

In addition to attending our fantastic induction training, you will have the chance to participate in a wide variety of additional training courses that will help you succeed in your role—from hanging wallpaper to mastering Excel spreadsheets; we have you covered.

Colleagues who cannot attend induction due to personal reasons, such as caring commitments or working hours, will receive training and support at their workplace.