How to apply
How to apply
Application support
Customise your CV for each job application, highlighting relevant skills and experiences that match the job description. Keep it clear and concise. Use bullet points and short sentences to present information.
Profile: Start with a sentence or two introducing yourself and stating your professional title or current role.
Work experience: List your work experience, starting with your most recent job. Include job titles, company names, dates of employment, and a brief description of your responsibilities and achievements.
Highlight achievements: Showcase your accomplishments and contributions in each role rather than just listing role duties.
Quantify results: Where possible, quantify your achievements with numbers or percentages to demonstrate the impact you made.
Contact: Provide updated contact information, including your full name, phone number, and email address.
Skills: Include relevant skills and keywords related to the job you're applying for, including technical skills, soft skills, and industry-specific qualifications.
Education and training: List your education, qualifications, and any relevant training or certifications. Include the name of the institution, dates attended, and any honours or awards received.
Volunteer work and extracurricular activities: If relevant, include volunteer work, internships, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate relevant skills or interests.
A cover letter is a one-page document you upload with your CV that provides additional information about skills and experiences related to the job you're pursuing. Tailor your cover letter for each job application.
Use the body of the cover letter to highlight your most relevant skills, experiences, and achievements that align with the job requirements.
Address key requirements listed in the job description and explain how your skills and experiences make you a qualified candidate for the position.
Use the cover letter to showcase your personality and enthusiasm for the role and passion for Bentley. Keep your cover letter concise and to the point and avoid repeating information from your CV.
The assessment
The assessment
The assessment will consist of three parts and will last up to 1.5 hours:
Competency-basedquestions
This stage will require you to answer questions set against our Bentley Behaviours.
Technicalexercise
As part of the assessment, you will be asked to deliver a presentation. Questions
This is your opportunity to get to know more about the role and the team. The panel may also wish to ask some follow-up questions throughout.
Utilise your recruiter and book in an interview prep session to seek support and guidance
Bentley Behaviours
Bentley Behaviours
STAR Model
STAR Model
In preparation, we would recommend reviewing the STAR method, to provide a structured response:
S T A R
Situation
Describe the situation and when it took place
Task Action
Explain the task and what was the goal
Provide details about the action you took to attain this
Result
Conclude with the result of your action
STAR Model example
Question: "Tell me about a time when you had to resolve a conflict within a team."
Situation: "In my previous role as a project manager, we encountered a conflict among team members during a critical phase of the project."
Task: "My task was to address the conflict and ensure that it didn't impede progress on the project."
Action: "I scheduled a meeting with the team members involved to understand their perspectives and identify the root cause of the conflict. I facilitated open communication and encouraged everyone to express their concerns respectfully. Then, I worked with each individual to find common ground and develop a solution that satisfied everyone's needs."
Result: "As a result of my intervention, we were able to resolve the conflict amicably and regain focus on our project goals. Team morale improved, and we successfully completed the project on time and within budget."
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