Experience as a customer service assistant or similar is required. Experience Pre-entry experience is desirable Being able to demonstrate you have had some experience dealing with customers in a service role would be advantageous. A customer related job requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills. There is no rigid age limit though most are recruited in early 20s, older applicants would need appropriate work experience. Competition Competition is moderate.
Personal qualities are more important than a particular academic background.
Tips for entry Smaller Societies recruit as vacancies occur. Prepare a good CV and covering letter, research branches and be prepared to keep following up your application. Larger Societies have a graduate intake and advertise Jan-Mar. Experience in a retail job will help. Posts are advertised internally so a casual job will give access to information.