<aside> ⭐ This is an example application process from a product manager role. If you were hiring for a design or developer role you may wish to ask them to upload examples of their work but we recommend not simply asking them for a full portfolio. Encourage your team to think hard about what is the most important aspects of the job and be really transparent to the candidate about how they can best demonstrate that to you.

We've labelled up aspects of it for you to understand why the language and approach is important when it comes to creating an inclusive hiring process.

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These three questions replace any traditional CV or cover letter. We want to give you space to speak to the most important aspects of your experience in relation to this job. Feel free to draw from professional or personal experiences.

  1. Provide an example of when you've needed build shared understanding and priorities to among a team. What challenges did you face and what approaches did you personally take to overcome those challenges?

We recommend writing 100-300 words, but you will not be penalised for writing more or less

  1. Provide an example of . What problems were you trying to understand and how did you use the data or insight to inform changes or decisions?

    We recommend writing 100-300 words, but you will not be penalised for writing more or less.

  2. As a small team we often need to be flexible and adaptable, while also supporting one another to make the best use of our strengths. Share up to three unique strengths or perspectives you think you would bring to this team and role, and how they've been helpful to you in the past.

****You may wish to refer back to the job advert and think about examples of the key competencies outlined there, but we also love learning about other skills & experiences you might bring even if it's not mentioned in the job ad.

<aside> 🌈 Collaborative Future is a CIC actively advocating for a society where anyone can find value and be valued in their work. We provide space and support for individuals, groups and workplaces to come together to develop skills, connections and opportunities for work which align with their values, unique strengths and experiences.

We’re currently solely funded by recruitment consultancy and DEI consultancy work. If you wish to support us please pay to work with us, or simply say thank you by buying us a coffee.

All of our profits are reinvested into our paid work placements for unemployed young people.

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