Your application - Camden Careers
Your application
Before you start
There are a few simple things you can do to prepare before applying for a role with Camden.
Think about the match between you and the role
Focus on roles that genuinely interest you and where you can show a strong match. Read the job profile carefully and think about how your knowledge, skills and experience connect to the role.
The job profile will usually set out the purpose of the role, the main responsibilities and the criteria we will use to assess applications. Before you begin your application, take some time to reflect on where your experience best meets those requirements.
Take time to prepare
When you find a role you would like to apply for, try not to start completing the form straight away. Spending a little time preparing first will make the process much easier and help you submit a stronger application.
Writing your application
Your application is your opportunity to show us why you are a strong candidate for the role. Use it to explain how your knowledge, skills and experience match the job profile, using clear and relevant examples.
Before you begin, it can help to gather the information you may need, including:
- your employment history
- your qualifications and training
- any professional memberships or registrations relevant to the role
- examples of work, achievements or experiences that show your suitability
It is also helpful to research Camden and the role you are applying for. Understanding our values, priorities and the communities we serve will help you tailor your application and show why you want to work here.
If you have limited work experience, are returning to employment, have recently relocated, or are at an early stage in your career, you can still give strong examples. You might draw on education, volunteering, placements, community activity, caring responsibilities or personal projects where these show relevant skills and experience.
Make sure you read the instructions carefully so you know which sections to complete and when the closing date is.
Watch this short video for some hints and tips when applying for a job with us.
Applying online
It is often easier to draft your supporting statement in Word first. This gives you time to review and edit your answers before copying them into the application form.
Before submitting your application, check for spelling, grammar and clarity. Make sure your examples are relevant and that you have answered the questions fully.
Show how you meet the job profile
The strongest applications clearly demonstrate how the candidate meets the requirements of the role.
When giving examples:
- be specific about what you did
- focus on examples that are most relevant to the role
- explain the impact of your actions
- keep your answers clear and concise
A helpful way to structure examples is to explain:
Situation – what was happening?
Task – what were you responsible for?
Action – what did you do?
Result – what was the outcome?
This helps the panel understand not only what the situation was, but the part you personally played and the difference you made.
Example
- Situation:
The paper-based process for DBS checks for new recruits in safeguarding roles was causing delays and creating extra administrative work for services. - Task:
I was asked to improve the process so that checks could be completed more quickly and efficiently. - Action:
I developed a new digital vetting process and introduced an online tool to replace the manual paperwork. I worked with colleagues to make sure the new system was practical, secure and easy to use. - Result:
More than 90% of DBS checks were completed within a week. This helped services onboard new starters more quickly, reduced delays and saved the council time and money by removing a large part of the manual process.