International Business

British transport police , application . use my CV to answer the question , use STAR technique. stick to word
counts.
good grammar and spelling is essential. no references needed.
please read jobs descriptions and application guidelines.
Read the question and answer specifically what it is asking:
This may sound simple, yet it is surprising how many candidates do not answer the question asked of them in
their answer.
Each question can often be broken down into separate parts, so ensure you answer exactly what is being
asked of you. If you do not answer the question then you will be unlikely to gain sufficient marks to pass.
For example, if you are asked about a time where you have challenged poor behaviour, we are looking for
one specific occasion where it has happened.
Rather than you simply saying, “It’s important to challenge bad behaviour because if you do not there could
be consequences”. We want a real life example where you have had to challenge poor behaviour. If you
speak generally or refer to a process you do every day, you will not score any marks.
Answer all questions:
Do not leave anything blank. If you do, then you will receive no marks for that question.
The same applies if you write “N/A” or “never had this situation”. You must answer all questions to give
yourself the best chance of passing the application stage.
Take the time to think of an answer you could use to demonstrate your competence. If you struggle, consider
an example from the following; your current job, any of your previous jobs, any volunteering work, personal
life or if you attended college or university.
Give DETAIL:
We want to see detail in your answers.
Each answer will have a word count next to it. This is a guide as to the level of detail we are looking for in
each of your answers.
To give yourself the best chance of scoring more marks, you should aim to answer with at least 80% of the
words required.
The word count is a guideline only, so do not waste time on trying to meet the word count exactly, but
instead focus on getting a strong and detailed answer within 80-100% of the word count each time.
LESS DETAIL = LESS CHANCE OF GETTING MARKS
Avoid Jargon:
Write in a way that anybody reading could understand your answer. We will not necessarily understand
acronyms you use or names of processes you use in your workplace, for example.
A bit of context in your answer regarding what is going on is often helpful too. It helps us picture the
scenario you were in and may even give you some ideas on how you could expand your answer.

Spelling and Grammar:
Spelling and grammar are assessed during the application stage. It is advisable that using a program such as
Microsoft Word will assist with this, so that you can be sure to avoid losing easy marks to typo’s or
grammatical errors.
Come back and read through your final answers later on, as you’ll read through the application with fresh
eyes and will be more likely to spot any mistakes. Alternatively, have someone else read over it to ensure
that what you are writing makes sense.
Do not use ‘txt spk’ or emoji’s – write professionally. This seems an obvious point, but for some reason some
candidates do this and it will adversely affect your chances of success if you choose to do so.