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Straight-talking advice from the FT team — how to sharpen your CV, walk into an interview with confidence, and get the most out of temporary work.
Your CV has one job: to earn you a conversation. Recruiters and hiring managers skim — often in seconds — so make the important things easy to find. Keep it to two pages, put your most recent and relevant experience first, and lead with what you actually did, not just your job titles.
If you’re applying through FT, don’t worry about making it perfect. Send us what you have and one of our consultants will help you tighten it up for the roles you’re after.
An interview is a two-way conversation, not an exam. The employer wants to know you can do the job and fit the team; you want to know the role is right for you. A little preparation is what turns nerves into confidence.
Before the day, read the job description again, look the company up online, and think of two or three real examples that show your experience. If we’ve arranged the interview for you, ask us what the client is really looking for — we’ll always brief you honestly.
Three things that make a strong impression
Know the role and the company. Plan your journey and aim to arrive ten minutes early.
Answer with real stories — what the situation was, what you did, and how it turned out.
Having a couple of your own questions ready shows genuine interest in the job.
Temporary work is one of the fastest ways into paid work — and often a foot in the door to a permanent role. It gives you flexibility, variety and a chance to prove yourself on site. Treat every shift like an extended interview, because that’s exactly how the best employers see it.
Turn up on time, ready to work, and keep in touch with your FT consultant. Reliable temps are the first people we call when the good jobs come in.
Three simple habits that keep you working
Confirm your shifts, arrive early and bring the right kit and ID. Dependability gets you booked again.
Keep your consultant updated on your availability, so we can line up the next role before this one ends.
Work hard, learn the site and be easy to have around — that’s how temps become permanent hires.
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