Job application guide
Our guide to your next job
Whether you’re actively looking for your next role at AFRY or simply curious about future opportunities with us, you’re in the right place.
We’ve created this guide to give you clear, useful support and help you feel more prepared, confident, and informed at every step of your job search. Our recruitment process is built to be clear, fair, and inclusive. We use a structured, competence-based approach to help each candidate be assessed on relevant skills and experience, while reducing the risk of unconscious bias.
By focusing on quality in every step, we aim to create a positive candidate experience for every candidate
AFRY’s recruitment process
For us, it’s important that every hire is the right match, both for you and for AFRY. Every step in our recruitment process is designed to ensure that.
Note that this is a general process and that it might be adjusted to local legislation.
- Step 1: Apply for an available position
- Step 2: Selection
- Step 3: Interview
- Step 4: Reference and tests
- Step 5: Job offer
- Step 6: Signing and onboarding
Find a role on our website that matches your interests and career goals. Make sure your CV is up to date, and send in your application.
We review all applications based on the requirements for the specific position. The next step is a phone interview, and sometimes relevant tests, such as a proficiency test.
If you seem like a good fit, we'll invite you to an interview, either in person or online. It's a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to learn more about AFRY. You'll meet at least two AFRY employees during the process.
After the interviews, we'll contact your references to learn more about your skills and personal traits. Sometimes we ask for specific references, if so, we'll discuss this with you first. Some positions may also require personality assessment tests or deeper background checks.
If we're a match, we will give you a job offer to consider, and then send you an employee contract.
If it's not the right fit for this role, we'll let you know.
First off: congratulations on your new job! Once you sign, your onboarding begins. You'll get access to our onboarding portal, which has all the information you need to feel welcome at AFRY.
On your first day, your manager, team, and AFRY buddy will be there to welcome you.
3 tips to strengthen your job application
Searching for a job can be challenging. It demands your time and effort, and the competitive job market can be both intimidating and exhausting. That’s why we’ve gathered three simple tips to help you build a stronger application, whether you’re applying for a role at AFRY now or preparing for future opportunities.
1. Show why you’re interested
Recruiters want to understand what attracted you to the role and the company, and what motivates you to apply. A short introduction with two or three sentences can make a strong first impression.
Explain what caught your interest, why the role feels right for you, and how your background connects to the opportunity. This gives your application a clear and personal starting point.
2. Highlight relevant competencies and keywords
Make sure your CV includes the competencies that matter most for the role. These can include work experience, system knowledge, languages, technical skills, or personal strengths mentioned in the job ad.
Use clear and relevant terms from your field. When your CV reflects the language and requirements in the role description, it becomes easier for recruiters to understand your profile and see your fit for the position.
3. Keep your CV focused and relevant
It’s easy to write too much when you want to show everything you can do. Instead, keep your CV short, clear, and relevant to the role you’re applying for.
Focus on your main responsibilities, what you’ve contributed to, and the experience most relevant to the position. Describe your most recent roles in more detail, and keep earlier experience brief, including job title, company, and time period.
If you’re at the beginning of your career, aim for a CV of no more than one page. If you have several years of experience, two pages are often enough.
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