Advice for new candidates.

What are the top five qualities you are looking for in a new employee?

First and foremost, we are looking for someone with a genuine desire to learn and embrace the opportunity. 

We love finding people with a passion for the business, whose interest leads them to make recommendations, visit exhibitions, and extend their research beyond the minimum.

Attention to detail is of paramount importance in everything we do.

A working knowledge of CAD is superbly helpful.

A natural fit with the Turner Pocock team and company values.  We are looking for people who are down to earth, hard-working, and kind.

What is the best thing an applicant/ new employee can do to impress you?

Prior preparation and planning are so important.  Someone who has taken the time to learn a bit about our business and has insightful questions is always impressive.

We always appreciate honesty.  Don’t pretend to have experience you don’t.

How do you think an applicant can stand out from the crowd?

Every business has its own unique personality, and we are all looking for someone who will be a natural fit in our team and who appreciates our ethos.

We have a wonderful mix of designers at TP, but they all share a genuine passion for the business and our aesthetic, a strong work ethic and a desire to be part of our working family.

How do you define professionalism?

For us professionalism is a fusion of lots of different qualities – commitment to doing your very best, always representing Turner Pocock through your conduct, prioritising the client and listening to them, being willing to go the extra mile when required.

What are the top three reasons you might reject an applicant and do you have any tips for candidates?

Lying about experience

Lack of preparation and poor organisation

A poor fit in terms of expectations