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Our process

Fair, scored, and never a mystery.

Pressmentor Foundation runs a merit-based recruitment process. Here is exactly what happens after you apply. And what you'll see at each stage.

The seven stages

The badge on the right of each stage is the status you'll see on your tracker.

  1. Application received

    Submitted

    You submit your profile, documents and answers. You get an email acknowledgement straight away.

  2. Eligibility screening

    Under review

    We check every application against the role's minimum requirements.

  3. Shortlisting

    Shortlisted

    A panel scores eligible candidates against the role's essential and desirable criteria. The highest scorers are shortlisted.

  4. Assessment

    Assessment

    For some roles, shortlisted candidates complete a short written or practical task.

  5. Interview

    Interview

    A panel interviews you and scores against the role competencies.

  6. References & safeguarding

    Reference & checks

    We contact your referees and complete safeguarding and background checks before any offer.

  7. Offer

    Offer

    The successful candidate receives a formal offer. Everyone else is notified. We never leave you guessing.

What you can hold us to

Scored, not guessed

Every shortlisting decision is scored against published criteria by a panel, and the scores are recorded.

Equal opportunity

We recruit on merit and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Diversity information you share is anonymous and never used in selection.

Safeguarding first

We protect the people we serve. All appointments are subject to safeguarding checks before an offer is confirmed.

You can see where you stand

Your dashboard shows the live stage of every application, and you get an email at each change.

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