Full Service Recruitment Process

Once you find a job opening that fits your skills and interests, you can create an account, apply and check back on the progress of your application or apply for other roles. Once your application has been received, a confirmation email will be sent to your email.

Remember: this is our first time meeting you. Read the job description and highlight on your CV those experiences that we should learn about. Check the tips below on making the most of your CV.

One of our experienced recruiters will read your profile and determine if you're fit for the role and the company. To find out more, click the Review tile (to the left-hand side).

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Set yourself up for success

• Familiarise yourself with the role requirements (link to ICON's blog posts below).
• Highlight on your CV the most relevant experience for the role.
• Make sure you list any educational details, including modules, projects, dissertations and qualifications of relevance.
• Whether they are paid, voluntary or shadowing, all experiences count. Mention the scope of your work, what you achieved, what skills you developed.
• Achievements and interests: If you have been involved in extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities or involved in community service, it would be a good idea to include this information to showcase that you have a well-rounded profile, with a balanced approach to life. Focus on recent examples, describing your involvement, timelines, achievements, impact/ contributions and biggest learning.

What’s next?

A recruiter will review your application details. If your experience meets our requirements, they will reach out to discuss next step.

Click on the Screen tile to read more on the next step if successful.

If your application is unsuccessful, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Stay up to date with real-time progress through your candidate portal.

Phone Interview

Making a good impression, especially when you can’t see the person you’re trying to impress, can be a real challenge.

Here are some top tips to help you handle your telephone interview with confidence.

• Practice a dry run before the call
• Smile as you dial (really, this works!)
• Be in a quiet place
• Make sure you have good signal and your phone is fully charged
• Remember to breathe and try to keep your speaking pace steady
• Give the interviewer a chance too!

Self-recorded video

This short, self-recorded video interview is an opportunity for you to tell us about yourself.

You will be asked several questions, and after each question, you will be given time to think and respond. In general, we recommend that you complete this within 2 days.

Here are some tips for the self-recorded interview:

• Choose somewhere quiet and make sure you have a good internet connection
• Test your webcam and microphone
• Make sure the area is well-lit and you can clearly be seen
• Preferred browsers are Chrome, Firefox or Safari (latest version).

Click on the Assessment tile to read more about the next steps if you are successful.

If you are unsuccessful, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Stay up to date with real-time progress through your candidate portal.

There is no specific preparation needed. Just allocate enough time according to the instructions received via email, so you don’t put unnecessary pressure on yourself.

Click on the Interview tile to read more about the next step of the recruitment process, if successful. If unsuccessful, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Stay up to date with real time progress through your candidate portal.

How it works

• You will receive an invite to Self-Schedule in your email inbox
• Follow the link provided in your email to access HireVue site
• This will give you access to a free/busy view of your Interviewer’s calendar – pick a day/time that works for you
• Once you are happy with your choice, schedule the interview
• This goes directly to an Interviewer's calendar and you will receive a confirmation message to your email



What’s expected of me?

• Read the communication emails and take action
• Open and read candidate instructions when receiving notifications
• Show up prepared and on time



FAQ

Q: What if I need to reschedule?
A: Access your HireVue profile and select the Reschedule option available to you from the calendar.
Q: Is there an app I can use?
A: Yes, a HireVue app is available for iOS (Apple) and android mobile devices

Face-to-face interview

The number of interviewers who you'll meet depends on the role, location and hiring manager.
Just be you The interview process is a time for us to get to know each other. It works both ways. The best way to tell if there is a strong match and fit is to be yourself. So speak honestly, sincerely, and show your personality.

Ask Away You’re making a decision about us too, potentially one that will significantly impact your and even your family’s life. Don’t be afraid to ask the questions that are important for your own evaluation. You might like to know about the ways we’ll develop and invest in you or what types of career experiences you can expect. Ask away.

Live interview

• Face-to-Face via webcam or mobile device
• Up to three interviewers at one time together with candidate
• Scheduled, “real time” interviews
• Interviews can be taken from anywhere
• No need to travel (available on mobile)

Click on the Offer tile to read more on the next step if you're successful. If you're unsuccessful, we will let you know as soon as possible. Stay up to date with real-time progress through your candidate portal

Once you accept the offer, we will also ask for additional information from you, such as:

• Confirmation of personal details
• Passport and Visa information

Your recruiter will be available to answer any questions or further requests you may have to finalise the recruitment process and help you plan for your fresh start!

In the unfortunate event that you're not selected for the role: Your recruiter will share this information with you as a professional courtesy and in acknowledgement of your time and interest in ICON. We will keep your resume in our database in case it matches other opportunities in the future. You can always request that your personal information be removed from our database by sending an email request to Data_Privacy_Officer@iconplc.com.

Click on the Onboarding tile to read more about the next step involved in the recruitment process.

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Once you have passed our pre-employment screening the welcoming process begins and we’ll do all we can to help you prepare for your new role with us.

Click on the Onboarding tile to read more on the next step of the recruitment process, if you're successful. If you're unsuccessful, we will let you know as soon as possible.

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• A welcome message from our CEO, Steve Cutler
• Welcome message(s) from members of our Senior Management team;
• Messages from your Hiring Managers
• An introduction to ICON's Culture and Values
• An introduction to ICON's Brand Guidelines
• An introduction to ICON's Services
• New starter toolkit and Roadmap
• Other useful links

Stay up-to-date with real-time progress through your candidate portal.