How to apply for jobs on Patchwork Hub

To apply for jobs on Patchwork Hub, first navigate to our Browse Jobs page. This can be accessed in the header of our website when viewing the website on desktop, and in the top drop menu when viewing on mobile. 

Accessing the browse jobs page, will show you all the jobs currently available on Patchwork Hub. From there, you can tailor your search by applying filters. These include:

• Searching by keywords
• Location
• Categories or sector
• Job type (e.g. full-time or part-time)
• Job location (e.g. remote or office-based)
• Date posted
• Salary

Once you’ve entered the filters required, simply click the Search button.

If you’d like to apply for a job after reading the job description, click Apply Now. There are two different ways of applying for jobs that you may encounter using Patchwork Hub:

Applying for a job on Patchwork Hub’s website

If an employer has chosen to use Patchwork Hub’s candidate management system, when you click Apply Now, a window will appear asking you to answer a series of questions.

The Message box is your opportunity to tell the employer why you are suitable for this position. View it as equivalent to a cover letter in the job application process.

Under CV/Resume, you can either select a CV you have uploaded to your dashboard or add a new one. For details on how to upload a resume to your dashboard, see How do I upload my CV?

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and may require extra support or adjustments in the application process, please check the relevant box.

When you are happy with your application, click Apply for this Job. The employer will then be notified.

You can track the progress of your application in your dashboard by clicking on Applied Jobs. 

Applying for a job on an employer’s external websites

Some jobs may take you to the employer’s website when you click on Apply Now. When directly applying for a role on the employer’s website some applications may ask that you create an account.

From here, you should follow the job application process as required on the employer’s website. Please refer to our user security on Patchwork Hub article when navigating to third-party websites.

Applying for a job via email

Some jobs on Patchwork Hub may open up an email draft when you click on Apply Now. This means that the employer has chosen the option to receive applications through email. 

In these instances, the job advert should outline what is required in your application email. This may involve attaching a CV and a cover letter to the email that you send to the employer. However, if this is not clearly outlined in the job advert, we recommend that you get in touch with the employer to find out what they require for your application.

What if I’m not ready to apply yet?

If you’re not quite ready to get started, you can bookmark the job to come back to by clicking Save this Job on the right side of a job advertisement, under More Info. Please note that you will need to be a registered Patchworker in order to save jobs. If you do not have an account just yet, please visit our Sign up page. If you have a Patchwork Hub account, you can view your saved jobs on the Saved Jobs page which can be accessed in the drop-down menu.