# Recruitment process
**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/career-development/recruitment-process
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/
The recruitment process is not linear.
There a range of different steps that may occur depending on the industry or type of organisation. These may include submitting a resume, cover letter, participating in an interview or assessment centre, or undertaking psychological testing.
Learn more about enhancing your application to set yourself apart through our range of resources.
Create a job searching strategy
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Identify suitable job searching platforms
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Read the job listing carefully
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[Written applications](https://employability.uq.edu.au/career-development/recruitment-process/written-applications)
Access resources which guide you through the process of developing written applications, including resumes, cover letters, and selection criteria.
[Psychological testing](https://au.gradconnection.com/blog/students/post/library-of-resources-for-practicing-psychometric-testing/)
Learn about a range of tests that are used to measure a candidates suitability for a role based on factors such as personality characteristics, aptitude and/or cognitive abilities.
[Assessment centres](https://au.gradconnection.com/blog/students/post/graduate-assessment-centres/)
Learn about the activities that employers use to assess candidates suitability including group exercises, presentations, and examinations.
[Interviews](https://employability.uq.edu.au/career-development/recruitment-process/interviews)
Access resources which describe the interview process and help develop your confidence with participating in an interview.
## Recruitment Toolkit
We have curated a range of resources that you can utilise to help you find and understand the requirements of your next job.
#### Job searching
- [Job Search Tracker Template (XLSX, 19 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/179913/Job%20Search%20Tracker%20Template.xlsx)
- [Recruitment & Job Searching Platforms Activity Sheet (PDF, 95.6 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/207958/SES%20-%20Careers%20-%20Recruitment%20Strategies%20-%202025.pdf)
#### Unpacking the role
- [Unpacking a role](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/207959/SES%20-%20Careers%20-%20Unpack%20the%20Role%20-%202025.pdf)