Frequently Asked Questions
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I want to freelance for Future, what do I need to do and who should I contact?
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There aren’t any jobs on the website that I want to apply for; can I send a speculative CV?
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How do I apply for work experience at Future?
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Can you give me any advice about what I can do to get into journalism?
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There are no salaries advertised – how do I know what the job will be paying?
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We are a recruitment agency and want to work with Future to fill temporary or permanent roles, what do we need to do?
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What do I need to do to apply for a role with Future?
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What do I need to include in my CV?
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What do I need to put in a covering letter?
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What happens to my CV when I submit it?
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I want to work at Future as a temporary member of staff, how do I go about doing this?
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What is the recruitment process at Future?
I want to freelance for Future, what do I need to do and who should I contact?
To find out more about freelancing for Future please click here.
There aren’t any jobs on the website that I want to apply for; can I send a speculative CV?
Unfortunately we don’t accept speculative applications but we are keen for you to hear about any roles at Future that may be right for you. The best way to do this is to sign up for job alerts and then you’ll be emailed when a role that you’re interested in becomes available. To sign up for job alerts please click here.
How do I apply for work experience at Future?
Please visit the Work Experience section of our website by clicking here.
Can you give me any advice about what I can do to get into journalism?
Please visit our Careers Advice page by clicking here.
There are no salaries advertised – how do I know what the job will be paying?
We don’t advertise salaries on our website. When you apply for a position you’ll be asked to quote your salary expectations along with providing your CV.
We are a recruitment agency and want to work with Future to fill temporary or permanent roles, what do we need to do?
Currently we have a strict preferred supplier list in place covering all areas of the business. We will be reviewing these at the end of 2010. If you wish to send us any information please contact us by email at the following address: recruit@futurenet.co.uk
Note: We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.
What do I need to do to apply for a role with Future?
To apply for the role please click on the Job Search button on the left of this screen. From there you can search all our latest jobs and apply online. You’ll need to fill in your personal details and upload your CV.
What do I need to include in my CV?
Your CV should include personal contact details and information about your experience and/or qualifications. When discussing your work history, please ensure that you’ve included information about your job title, company and what your role involved. Review your CV carefully before submitting it and ensure that all your contact details, such as phone numbers and email addresses, are correct.
Your CV can be a Word document or a PDF.
What do I need to put in a covering letter?
Your covering letter should explain why you’re interested in the role, how your skills and experience relate to the position and what makes you a suitable candidate.
Your covering letter forms an important part of your application alongside your CV. Please include your realistic salary expectations within the letter.
What happens to my CV when I submit it?
You can track the progress of your CV by logging into your profile. Click here to be taken to the login page. When you log in you’ll see the details of all your applications to Future, including your application status. This will be updated throughout the application process and you can use it to track your progress.
If your application is successful we’ll contact you by phone or email to invite you for an interview. We will also contact you by email to let you know if your application has not been successful.
I want to work at Future as a temporary member of staff, how do I go about doing this?
Unfortunately we don’t employ temporary staff directly. If you’re looking to gain work experience please click here.
What is the recruitment process at Future?
When we receive your application it will be reviewed by the recruitment team and/or the relevant line manager. Your application will then either be declined (via email) or you’ll be contacted to arrange an interview. To track your status, click here and then enter your username and password. Once logged in you can track the status of your application for each job role.
Your interview may include a combination of the following: a competency-based interview, an assessment day, psychometric tests or presentations. If you’re invited for an interview, full details of the process will be given to you beforehand.
After the interview, you’ll be notified of the outcome along with any relevant feedback.
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