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Apply for target roles

Once you've found a job that catches your interest and you have a better idea of what it involves, it's time to prepare your own application.

We've broken this phase down into several key steps:

Make sure you stand out from the crowd
Get your application in
Identify gaps in your skills and knowledge
Keep in the know with farming media

Make sure you stand out from the crowd

First impressions last, so it's important to ensure your CV works as hard as it can for you. Take a look at our CV advice below and consider what you can do to add to your skills.

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Writing a standout CV

Make sure you stand out from the crowd when applying for a new position by following our crucial CV advice.

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Seven tips for making the most of work experience

Work experience can be exciting and rewarding, but it's vital to most of your time on farm.

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Our example CV

Our example CV provides more advice and tips on structuring your own document before you apply for a job.

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Get your application in

Agriculture and horticulture is a varied employment landscape, with a wide range of positions and a large variation in types of businesses across the country. As such, there are different routes into different positions, so it can be worth thinking more about where the types of role you're looking for may be found.

Read our guide to understand where different roles are often advertised so you can save yourself time hunting for the right job.

Find the job and apply

Members get more

Get access to quality online courses and tools to help you develop your skills so you can advance your career by becoming a member of TIAH today.

As a member, you can access a huge library of quality learning tools, curated specifically for people working in farming and growing, allowing you to continuously develop the skills and knowledge you want to make the next step in your career.

Plus, all your learning achievements will be automatically saved in one place, making it simple for you to evidence your abilities and professionalism when applying for your next role.

New entrants to agriculture and horticulture can apply for membership completely FREE! Find out if you're eligible and apply today.

Identify gaps in your skills and knowledge

Assess yourself against the job advert's essential skills. It's important to remember that most employers believe they will not find the perfect candidate, so don't be put off if you feel you don't hit all the essential and preferred skills. That said, you can show you're keen by taking the initiative to tackle any gaps in your knowledge.

We offer a range of training options to bolster your skills and knowledge.

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Animal health and welfare

This module looks at how improving animals' wellbeing can lead to safety, environmental and business benefits.

Biosecurity

This module details how you can cultivate good biosecurity practices to reduce risk from pests and diseases.

Health and safety is of vital importance in farming and growing.

The importance of farm safety

This short module will introduce you to legislation designed to help you and others stay safe.

The five welfare needs of animals

This module looks at the codes of practice and guidance relating to the five welfare needs of animals.

The risks in farming and the risk assessment process (for farm workers).

Risks and the risk assessment process

This module will give you an awareness of the hazards on a farm or horticultural production site.

Roles, responsibilities and reporting

This module covers the responsibilities you and your employer have regarding health and safety.

Identify risks and work to improve the health and wellbeing of staff on farm.

Reducing farm worker health risks

This module explores ways to reduce health risks and improve your health and wellbeing.

Keep in the know with farming media

Keeping on top of the news and developments in farming and growing will also help you understand how the industry is changing. This will help you identify new opportunities and help you feel more comfortable talking about the sector and the challenges it faces.

Navigate around the rest of the toolkit

For more advice on applying for a new job in farming and growing, click through to either of the two other sections of our employment toolkit in our graphic, or head back to the main page.