Jobs | Our recruitment process

"Our open, fair and objective approach to recruitment is designed to bring the very best out of you."

Our approach to recruitment

Apply to join us and you’ll find we hire solely on merit and commercial need. Our organisation relies on people with a range of skills, backgrounds and experiences, working collaboratively to meet rapidly changing needs.

We aim to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, based on a variety of perspectives and a diversity of thinking. That’s why we encourage applications from people traditionally under-represented in our industry.

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Our recruitment process

We want you to feel well-informed and welcomed throughout the recruitment process, so we’ll let you know the outcome after each stage.

Online application

When you see a vacancy, it’s best to apply immediately using the application form on our website.

Telephone interview

An informal phone interview with a member of our HR team, covering your skills, experience and motivations. We’ll email you details beforehand.

Face-to-face interview

An interview with the hiring manager, where you can ask questions and get to know our business a little better.

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Competency test

For some roles, we may test your relevant technical skills – for example, a coding exercise for engineering or a writing task for editorial.

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Assessment centre

If you’ve applied for an apprenticeship or for our graduate programme, we may ask you to attend an assessment centre.

Meet the team

You may have the chance to meet key stakeholders from across the business to understand the role’s focus and scope.

Offer

If you’re successful, our HR team will call you to make a verbal offer. We’ll follow this up with a confirmation email.

Onboarding

Once you’ve accepted our offer, our HR team will contact you to arrange a start date and organise any practicalities for your first day.

FAQs: General recruitment

While we hope you've found all the answers you're looking for within this site, we realise that there are a few questions that don't naturally fall within any of the sections.

But if you need to contact the recruitment team, you can reach us through our Twitter account @TelegraphTalent or, for specific questions feel free to email us at talent@telegraph.co.uk.

Can I just send you my CV?

We recommend that you keep an eye on our careers site for a job that’s a good fit for you, rather than sending your CV speculatively. This means you won’t miss out on any opportunities.

Do you offer entry level roles?

Yes, we do. Take a look at our Early Careers page for more details.

Do you offer part-time roles and/or flexible working?

We support flexible working and do offer both part-time roles and flexible working on a case-by-case basis. When you apply for a role please let us know (via your cover letter) what sort of flexibility you’re looking for and we’ll be sure to have a conversation with you about it, should you proceed to interview.

Will I need a valid work permit?

Feel free to apply to any jobs you're qualified for. If the role is appropriate for visa sponsorship and you're qualified for the job, the recruiter will let you know how to proceed with the interview process.

What if I need to relocate?

Apply for jobs as you normally would. If one of our recruitment team contacts you about a job, let them know about your mobility situation.

FAQs: Applying to us

And so to your application. Of which it would be understandable if you wanted to know how your application will be reviewed.

Our highly-trained, in-house recruitment team will view your application individually. We read every covering letter and, when we ask application questions, we read those too. We appreciate everyone who chooses to apply, and so we take the time, care and attention to review your application properly.

Can I apply for more than one job at TMG at the same time?

Yes, you can apply for multiple jobs. We recommend, however, that you only apply for jobs that you are well qualified for.

How do I find out what’s happening with my application?

Once you have applied, our recruiters will keep you in the loop. Please allow a couple of weeks initially for us to look through applications - we get quite a few. If you have questions about an application, feel free to contact us through Twitter @TelegraphTalent.

Will you contact me whether or not I’ve been successful?

Yes, we aim to let applicants know the result of their application, whether they are successful or not.

Can I get feedback if I have been unsuccessful?

Unfortunately, we can’t give feedback to everyone who applies due to the number of applications we receive. If you have a phone or face to face interview, or are invited to complete a task, you will get feedback.

Will you need a reference from my current employer?

We ask for references when we offer a job to someone. At that point, we will ask for two references from you, which includes previous job references, verification of qualifications and, for relevant roles, a DBS check.

Why do you monitor diversity information?

We collect diversity information to ensure we maintain equal and inclusive recruitment processes. Your data will not be used on an individual basis and will not be used in any way to inform recruitment decisions.

FAQs: Recruitment process

One of the most common questions we get asked around interviews is, "Should I read The Telegraph on the day of my interview?"

Please do! Engaged and informed applicants make a good impression. However, you do not have to be a regular Telegraph reader or subscriber to thrive here.

What should I wear for my interview?

Wear what you feel comfortable in. Smart-casual is always good for an interview, as a guide.

Where will my interview take place?

We have a few office locations in the UK and beyond. Should you be invited to interview, one of our recruiters will send you all the details you will need to prepare, including the location of your interview.

What if I need reasonable adjustments?

If you need help with accessability to make an application, such as our web page not working with your assistive technology, please email talent@telegraph.co.uk and we can assist you via email or arrange a phone call.

Once you have applied, please speak to the recruiter about any reasonable adjustments you may need. We are always happy to make reasonable adjustments and never want accessibility to be a barrier to success in our recruitment processes.

If I’m based in a different country, will I be able to interview remotely?

We are able to interview remotely in some cases. Please mention this to the recruiter if you are invited to interview. In some cases we do need people to interview face-to-face, in which case we will have that conversation with you.

If I am unable to attend an in-person interview, do you offer video interviews?

We do offer video interviews in some cases. Please mention this to the recruiter if you are invited to interview, particularly if this is needed as a reasonable adjustment.

Do you cover interview travel expenses?

At this time we don’t cover interview travel expenses as a matter of course. However if you are applying for one of our Early Careers programmes and need to talk about support, please have a conversation with the recruiter about this - we never want financial circumstance to be a barrier to people joining us.

Tips from the team

1. Making a great application

Our online application form is designed to get the best out of you and give us all the relevant information we need.

It’s your first opportunity to convince us of your skills and suitability for the role and to sell yourself as a future Telegraph employee. So, focus on your skills and experience that are relevant to the role and make sure you fill out every section as fully as possible.

2. Performing well at interview

When you come to an interview with the hiring manager, they’ll have already seen the notes from your initial HR interview.

So, while you may need to go into some more detail about your work achievements, it’s also your chance to get to know us a little better. Come prepared with a few questions about our organisation. And it may be a good idea to take a look at that day’s Daily Telegraph, or our website, too.

3. Shining at an assessment centre

If we ask you to an assessment centre for one of our graduate programmes or apprenticeships, it’s your chance to show us your abilities.

You could be working with a number of other applicants throughout the process, but remember, you’re not competing with them. We’ll be assessing you all as individuals. So, whether you’re taking part in group or individual exercises, or a presentation, just be yourself and show us what you have to offer.

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Employing ex-offenders

We recruit individuals with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. We select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offence(s). We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against applicants because of convictions, cautions, reprimands or outstanding criminal proceedings. We encourage applicants for such posts to provide details of their criminal record which are not protected in law at an early stage in the application process. Details of which convictions are protected are available on the DBS website.