Once you’ve applied for one or more of our job opportunities, you may be invited to take part in one or more of the interview stages. While the process may vary slightly between roles and departments, we’re committed to maintaining a consistent and inclusive experience throughout every stage of the hiring journey.

We’ve kept our application process simple, asking only for what’s essential, and every application is reviewed by a trained member of our Talent Acquisition team. While we encourage you to tailor your CV to highlight relevant or transferable skills, due to the volume of applications we recieve, we’re only able to offer personalised feedback to those who reach the interview stage.

If you're shortlisted, our Talent Acquisition team will email you to arrange a 20–30 minute screening call via phone or Google Meet. It’s a chance for us to learn more about you and for you to learn about the FT; notes from the call and your application will then be shared with the hiring manager to decide on next steps.

Held in person or via Google Meet, this interview assess key skills from the job description. Be ready with examples from your experience and expect questions on your motivations and knowledge of the FT. At least two team members, including the hiring manager, will attend to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

You may be asked to complete a practical task - such as a technical or writing/editing exercise - designed to assess your on-the-job capabilities. Some tasks are timed, and we encourage you to let us know about any adjustments you may need to perform at your best.

In the final stage, you’ll usually meet one or two senior stakeholders, often in person, for a deeper chat about your fit for the role and team. You might be asked to prepare on a topic or short presentation, and your recruiter is always on hand to answer questions or connect you with the hiring manager if helpful.

If you’ve interviewed or completed a task, you’ll always receive specific feedback, successful or not. If successful, we’ll contact you with an offer; if not, we’ll explain why and how you can improve. We also welcome any feedback you’d like to share with us in order to help us improve our processes.

We understand you may use AI tools to support your application, but all information must be authentic and accurately reflect your skills and experience. For Editorial roles, please avoid using AI in test submissions; usage may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent process.