CV and Interview

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We understand that there’s a lot to think about when applying for a role. To support you and your application, here’s an overview of our recruitment process and some ideas to help you at each stage.

An overview of our recruitment process

Once you have discovered the opportunity that fits your skills and experience, you can create your Candidate Profile, complete an online application and upload your CV. Once you have a candidate profile set up, you can apply for more roles, sign-up for updates, and join our global talent community.
For professional hire roles, our Talent Acquisition team will carefully review your application to see whether you have the skills and experiences we’re looking for, or progress you to the recruiter interview stage. For early career roles click here to find out more about the process.
After a recruiter interview, the process concludes with interviews with the hiring manager and other members of the hiring team.
Your experience is important to us, therefore we’ll always try to work at pace and keep you up to date regardless of the outcome. Don’t forget you can also log into your Candidate Profile at any time to check on your application status.

Mastering your CV for success

We believe a CV's primary role is to help you secure an interview, and a great CV will showcase the skills, knowledge and experiences you can bring to the role.

Think of the hiring process as a two-way decision-making journey; you're looking for the right role and the hiring manager is looking for the right fit. So, your CV should quickly convey that you're the right candidate.

Keep it relevant - focus on skills, experience and metrics that best match the role.

Use purposeful language - be specific and use action words and job-related keywords.

Structure your CV: Make it easy to read, utilising sections such as professional summary, key skills, work experience, education, and achievements.

Recruiter Interview

The recruiter will first review your CV, and if they feel it is right for the role, they will contact you to arrange an initial interview. The goal is to help both sides determine if there’s the right fit and set the stage for a great application process.

What does a recruiter interview entail?

Typically, it’s an informal 30 minute telephone conversation to explore your skills, achievements, career background, and what motivates you. This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions about the team, the role, or life at Reckitt.

We’ll also cover salary expectations, notice period, and availability to start.

After the call, if the recruiter feels you have the right skills and experiences, they will share your profile with the hiring manager. If successful, you’ll be invited for an interview with the hiring team.

How to navigate the interview process

We want you to be at your best during the interview, so if you need any support or adjustments, please refer to our Inclusive Recruitment page and reach out to your recruiter for more details.

Here’s some tips to help you prepare for your interview:

Interview preparation

A successful interview is about having a conversation, not just answering questions.
The STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method can help you share stories and showcase your skills. This helps us understand how you approach situations, make an impact and align your skills with the job you are applying for at Reckitt.
To learn more about our Leadership Behaviours and Compass, click here.

Get to know us

As we get to know you, it’s just as important for you get to know us. To decide if our purpose, culture and ambition hits your career goals…

Go beyond our history and leadership. You’ll find a wealth of information on our website and in our reports.
Check out our online profiles, social posts, news, and product updates.

Build your confidence

Practice common interview questions and your responses. You can think of potential questions based on the job advert - it’s a great way to prepare. Even if those questions don’t come up, you may feel more comfortable with the format, helping you focus on connecting with us.

Ask Questions

And don’t forget, the interview is a two-way conversation; it’s about you getting to know us as much as us learning about you. Asking questions – about things like projects, our culture, team-dynamics, work-life, etc. - shows your interest and helps you decide if we’re right for you.

Staying in touch

Based on the details and permissions you provided on your candidate profile; you’ll receive updates on life at Reckitt. Even if you’re not selected for the role you applied for, we’d like to keep in touch with current openings and future opportunities, and we will reach out to you if suitable positions arise.

You can join our Talent Community here.