Interviewing at Piglet
We know that searching for a new role can be daunting and somewhat stressful - especially if you're new to the world of work, returning from a career break, or have a barrier to employment. We know that some people have less access to resources to help them apply for roles, whilst others will be a whizz at the whole process. Ultimately we want to hire great people, not just great interviewees - so here's some more information to help you through the process.
Our application process
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Submit your application
We’re excited to get to know you! To apply, simply submit your CV - our roles may also ask for a cover letter, portfolio, or a few short questions to help us learn more about your experience and approach. No matter the role, we want to see your personality shine through, so don’t be afraid to show us what makes you you.
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Meet the team
Our interview process will normally consist of two stages. Your first interview will be an informal chat with the Hiring Manager and a member of our People Team. The second interview will allow you to meet more of the team, and answer (and ask!) a few more structured questions. In some cases we might ask you to complete a small task to bring with you.
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Outcome and offer
Once your interviews are complete, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible with an update. If you’re successful, we’ll reach out with details about your offer and next steps. If it’s not the right match this time, we’ll do our best to share constructive feedback - we value the time and effort you put into getting to know us.
Interviewing FAQs
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The first thing you should do is read the job description thoroughly. Make sure it's the right role for you, that you are clear on any instructions on how to apply, and that you fit the criteria - you don't necessarily need to have 100% of the skills listed - but if, for example, the job requires you to be in a certain location, or to speak a certain language, those are probably non-negotiable!
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Check out our current live roles, and if you find something that looks like a good fit for you, click through to Apply and you'll be taken through the application process.
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For most roles, we will ask for a CV and a cover letter. We might also ask a couple of questions based on the requirements of each role.
When answering these questions, try and keep your answers relevant (and relatively succinct!). Show us you're passionate and have put time and thought into your application.
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Honestly, we'd prefer you not to! AI has proved incredibly useful in our business, but the one thing it can't replace is human connection. We won't mark you down if you use AI (we probably can't tell after all!) but if the person we meet at interview sounds very different to the person we saw on paper, we're likely to be a bit confused!
We'd advise you to try and steer clear of AI - do your best to be honest, and tell us from the heart what makes you great.
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The application process may differ depending on the role. As interviewers (in fact as humans) we're often biased towards people who are similar to us - whether that's in gender, race or age. To try and combat that, we usually bring a few different team members along for each hiring process to give us a balanced overall view. There's always at least two interview stages, sometimes more, and sometimes different people will ask you the same question - that's just us making sure our bias doesn't get in the way.
We'll try and let you know in advance what is coming up for each role, but usually the first interview will focus on technical skills - whether you are well equipped to do the role itself. There'll usually then be another interview focused around culture - we'll explore your attitude to things like teamwork, problem solving. Sometimes we'll need you to do a task, such as creating a presentation, but we'll always let you know what is required, and give you plenty of time.
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First up, let us know if you need any adjustments to the process, and we'll be happy to try and accommodate you.
Make sure you prepare for the interview. Think about your skills and relevant experience. Don't be modest - let us know how great you are! Think of some great examples which showcase your skills. They don't all need to be work based, particularly if you're just starting out. You could use examples from school, sports, or home.
Ask around, and see if you can persuade a friend to run through your answers with you. They might see great attributes in you that you haven't thought of, and talking through your answers in advance can be a great way to overcome those interview nerves.
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Thanks for your application! You will receive an email with an update on your application - we'll aim to provide an update within 1 week, but in busy periods this might be a little longer.
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One of the worst parts of our role as recruiting managers is all the rejections! At the moment, we're getting over 100 applications for each role. In reality, lots of those applicants would be able to do the role, so the decision might have been made on a small detail, and you definitely shouldn't feel disheartened! Unfortunately with so many applications coming in, it often isn't possible to give everyone feedback, but if you have made it as far as interviewing with us we will always try to share some constructive feedback with you.
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All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as Piglet in Bed are unfortunately unable to sponsor or transfer any visa applications at this time.
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On our Careers homepage, simply click the 'Connect' button, where you will be able to select your preferences, add your CV and be notified of new relevant vacancies for you.
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Unfortunately we aren't currently able to offer work experience, but keep an eye out on our open roles or register for email updates as we hope this will be something we can offer in the future!