Application Form
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Sam Hume has applied for the position of Office Assistant/Receptionist at the St. Fagans Museum location. He has over 10 years of experience in administrative, customer service, and teaching roles in the UK, China, and Australia. His application details his educational background which includes a BSc in Politics with Economics from the University of Bath. He believes his strong communication, organizational, and language skills would make him a great fit for the role. Sam is fluent in both English and Welsh and provides the contact information for two referees.
Application Form
- 1. Application for Employment Confidential Please type or complete this form in black ink. For HR use only Applicant No. Vacancy No. Guaranteed Interview: Position applied for: Office Assistant/Receptionist Museum location: St.Fagans Surname Hume Name Sam Title Mr Permanent address 3 Millbrook Road, Dinas Powys, CF64 4BZ Telephone: 02920 514334 Mobile: E-mail: samhume@live.co.uk Preferred method of contact (please tick) x Email Nb. To tick any box on this form, double-click the box and set ‘Default Value’ to ‘Checked’ National Insurance Number / / / /
- 2. Employment History (current and previous posts held) From To Job Title & Organization Description of main duties Reasons for leaving/wanting to leave August 2009 - July 2010 Feburary 2009- July 2009 August 2005 – Januaray 2006 Chengdu University, China. Education Programme Manager Guyinag High School No.6. Head of English Department. Hamptons Plc. Leading the English language programme for undergraduate students preparing for HE in Australia and the U.K. Managing a team of staff, managing client relationships, administrative duties, financial administrative duties, liaising with college authorities and third party business partners, organising promotional events, maintaining and updating student and course records, facilitating visa and university applications, working to strict deadlines, fostering international relationships and lecturing a range of subjects. Left to return to the U.K. Responsible for choosing curriculum at primary, junior and high school level. Teaching responsibilities. Office administrative duties. Mentoring and training staff. Sourcing clients. Organising promotional events. Left to find better position after completing contract. Retail, project and administrative duties. Customer relations, project management, database management, managing and recording information for audit purposes, office and financial administration, project management in establishing business from inception, organising promotional events, liaison with Welsh Language Board, team leadership, staff trainee. Left to return to university.
- 3. 2002 April – July 2002 July – September Foreign Affairs Bureau Beijing and China. Personal Assistant to Head of European and Foreign Affairs Bureau. Serco learning. Temporary Wales Office Manager – Bi-lingual operation. Assisting in meetings with overseas organisations and visiting dignitaries. Lecturing on business and culture in local universities. Contributed to diplomatic procedures and interpretation. End of internship. Dealing with clients, Welsh Assembly contacts and head teachers, updating database and spreadsheets, handling invoices and financial queries, recording information, bi-lingual responsibilities, administering recruitment process. Returned to study in college. The following are other positions I have held over holiday, short term periods and positions I feel are not relevant to my application: • Essay Improvement Service, own business - offered to Chinese students • Peterson Partnership, Public Relations Company. Work Experience. • Chengdu Football Club, English Commentator. Held for a duration of 1 year in spare time in China. • Assistant Night Manager, Park Plazza Hotel. Summer position • School Secretary, Dinas Powys Infant School. University holiday position • School secretary Cathays High School. University holiday position. • Petrol Station Operative, Texaco. University holiday position. • Customer Service Operative, Halfords. Weekends during school from 16-18 years old.
- 4. Any time not accounted for above (e.g. unemployment, travel etc). From Month/year To Month/year Reason If appointed, when could you take up the post? Immediately Qualifications & Training In all the sections on this page, if qualifications were obtained outside the UK please give an indication of the level. If appointed, you will be asked for proof of your qualifications. Please list any relevant academic and professional qualifications and training Qualification/Subject Awarding Body Grade Date obtained
- 5. GCSE’s: Weslh language, Welsh literature, English language, English literature, History, Geography, Economics, Mathematics, Double Science W.J.E.C A,A,A,A,A,A ,A,C,C,C, 2000 A Level’s: Law, Economics, Politics, Geography A.Q.A A,B,B,B 2002 BSc in Politics with Economics University of Bath 3d 2008 Are you a member of any professional bodies (if so, please give details) It is the Museum’s policy to verify the qualifications of all successful job applicants Language skills Please state by ticking the boxes below your level of ability of written English and Welsh English Fluent x Welsh Fluent x Please state by ticking the boxes below your level of ability of oral English and Welsh English Fluent x Welsh Fluent x What is your preferred language? English x Welsh x Additional information
- 6. Please explain why you are applying for this vacancy and how your transferable skills, experience and achievements are relevant to the job. Having provided financial and administrative support in a range of professional setting, coupled with my relevant skills outlined below, I match the person specification for this position. I have considerable experience of planning and managing people, projects, activities and resources. These activities include line management and delegation; meeting secretariat, including minute taking; public relations and arranging promotional events; customer relations and sourcing new clients. Most recently I have been responsible for creating and implementing budgeting strategies, sourcing and managing office resources and organising, leading and shadowing in meetings. I have also developed problem solving skills relating to project, time and task management. Having taught at schools, universities and in public relations; I have developed natural and confident presentation and communication skills. My experience of working in different teams has taught me the importance of building a rapport with people from differing social and cultural backgrounds. I have achieved this by clearly communicating my ideas and intentions whilst being sympathetic and understanding of others needs. I have a track record of dealing with disputes in the workplace. I have regularly been selected to train and mentor new members of staff; I have led staff development seminars whilst working in China. I have acquired the skills to motivate and manage individuals whilst promoting a strong team ethic. From my experience of working as part of a team and under managers, making difficult decisions can lead to tension. I have developed the ability to communicate decisions to team members in a manner which is both firm and understanding. I am aware of the value of cooperation in all situations so as to facilitate policy and procedural implementation. I have an excellent attendance record and have been afforded positions of responsibility which require a high degree of trust. These have included handling personal sensitive information, responsibility for accounting and billing information, representing companies with clients, responsibility for dispute resolutions and involvement in recruitment processes. Most recently I have been responsible for handling student visa and university applications. I am well versed in all aspects of the Microsoft Office package having used them in numerous professional and non professional settings. I am especially familiar with Word, Excel, Explorer, Power Point and Access. I am also familiar with the Macintosh computer format. I am fluent in Welsh and intermediate in Chinese. My ability to speak Chinese would prove invaluable as from personal experience I have noticed the high frequency of Chinese groups visiting the museum. I have a valid clean driving license and access to transport. I also have a recent Criminal Record Bureau Check (October 2010). I take a keen interest in Welsh history and history in general. Coupled with my willingness and ability to both help and communicate with others – I have no doubt that I would excel in this position.
- 7. References Please give the names of two referees. One of these must be your current or most recent employer if you are not currently employed. The other should be a referee who can express an opinion on your work and your ability to perform the job for which you are applying. References are normally requested when a job offer has been made. Referee 1 Name & job title Mrs Hillary Griffiths – Vice Principal at Glanhafren College
- 8. Address 16 Millbrook Close, Dinas Powys, Cardiff CF64 4BZ Telephone: 02920 515254 Email May the reference be sought now? Yes If no, when? In what capacity does he/she know you? Personal Referee Referee 2 Name & job title: Miss Judy Tong, Manager at Chengdu University Address Chengdu University, Jiao Da, Chengdu, Sichuan China Telephone Email : Judy610@163.com May the reference be sought now? Yes If no, when? In what capacity does he/she know you? Manager at Chegndu University – most recent position. Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales recognises the value and input of employees with disabilities and commits to guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for any post. Please tick here if you consider yourself eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Policy If your disability means that you require any adjustments to be made in order to participate in our selection process or to undertake the role, please give details of these here, e.g. induction loop, wheelchair access, sign language interpreter. I declare that I have completed this application truthfully and understand that I will liable to disqualification or dismissal should any of the information later be found to be false.
- 9. Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales complies with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. By signing this form you give your consent for the Museum to process sensitive and other personal data for the purposes of recruitment and selection. Please sign and date your application. If you are returning your application by email please tick the box below in place of a signature. Signed ……………Sam Hume…… Date ……17/11/2010…………………….. x Date ....................................................... After completion, this form should be returned by the closing date to the: Human Resources Department Amgueddfa Cymru - National Musuem Wales Cathays Park Cardiff, CF10 3NP or email to: hr.jobs@museumwales.ac.uk Please be aware that the cost of returning the completed application form and any attachments by post will be more than the price of a single first class stamp.