You have been provided with 2 job adverts and associated Person Specifications. One is for a clinical laboratory-based role and the other is a research-based role. CHOOSE ONE and answer the following questions:
Describe how you would seek a job role such as this. Your answer should include at least two examples of sources of advertised jobs in your area of interest
Imagine you are applying for the chosen job (you can assume you have completed your Degree). Create a CV relevant to the job advert selected; this should start with a Personal Statement which is specifically tailored to the role applied for
Write a report which evidences the reasons you feel you could perform this role based on the criteria required by the Job Advert/Person Specification. Draw on experiences you have gained throughout your time at University. You may utilise examples of both practical and transferable skills. You should include illustrations (figures/tables) where appropriate to evidence your knowledge/skills. Your answer should address at least 4 requirements from the Job Advert/Person Specification
Reflect upon those criteria from the Job Advert/Person Specification which you feel less able to perform. Your reflection should include how you might address these skills gaps in the future. Your answer should include at least two examples of an area of weakness and how you would address each
Discuss the reasons why you feel the criteria in the Job Advert/Person Specification are required for this particular role. Your answer should include discussion of those skills which would be required in any laboratory-based role as well as those skills which are particular to the selected job
