Interview training / NHS interview advice
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There's a high likelihood that the OH will me made redundant in less than 18 months time. To my knowledge he hasn't had an interview for 15 years. Does anywhere offer interview training/practice?
As he'd likely be trying to get an NHS post if he was looking, can anyone offer any advice on how the selection procedure works these days - e.g. would it likely be a competency based interview.
As he'd likely be trying to get an NHS post if he was looking, can anyone offer any advice on how the selection procedure works these days - e.g. would it likely be a competency based interview.
It all depends on what the post is, where it is based and what duties it would entail. The NHS uses Agenda for Change now and all posts are banded accordingly. If you google AfC you'll get more of an idea as there should be examples of job specs etc.
Interviews generally are competency based although I understand that psychometric testing is becoming more commonplace although from what I've seen that tends to apply for more senior posts as does group interviews and presentations. I hope that helps and good luck!
Interviews generally are competency based although I understand that psychometric testing is becoming more commonplace although from what I've seen that tends to apply for more senior posts as does group interviews and presentations. I hope that helps and good luck!
I'd suggest practice. Most interview technique is common sense, and there's plenty already written about it on the internet. The biggest stumbling block is usually nerves come interview time, and if he hasn't been to an interview for 15 years then it's worth getting some practice in.
Speak to recruitment consultants, and if he sees any jobs advertise that he fancies then apply anyway. Firstly he might find something better anyway and avoid the whole redundancy issue, and secondly the practice will be the very best interview training you can get.
Speak to recruitment consultants, and if he sees any jobs advertise that he fancies then apply anyway. Firstly he might find something better anyway and avoid the whole redundancy issue, and secondly the practice will be the very best interview training you can get.
JazD said:
It all depends on what the post is, where it is based and what duties it would entail. The NHS uses Agenda for Change now and all posts are banded accordingly. If you google AfC you'll get more of an idea as there should be examples of job specs etc.
Interviews generally are competency based although I understand that psychometric testing is becoming more commonplace although from what I've seen that tends to apply for more senior posts as does group interviews and presentations. I hope that helps and good luck!
The interviews vary hugely, mainly because despite the standardised jobs/job descriptions (or so it's claimed) the interview format generally comes down to the person/panel carrying out the interview.Interviews generally are competency based although I understand that psychometric testing is becoming more commonplace although from what I've seen that tends to apply for more senior posts as does group interviews and presentations. I hope that helps and good luck!
My advice would be the following.
1) As Jaz says, hunt down some job descriptions.
2) Not sure about England, but NHS Scotland has a single standard application form. Sounds a great idea, but for the diverse roles it's chocolate teapot material. To avoid age discrimination, there is no time/date for qualifications. My 1996 Higher in computing is hardly relevant these days, but nobody will know this from my apps, blinding. Assuming there are standard forms down south, just download one and have it ready. Then all you need to do is change the job title and reference number, and tailor the statement in support of your application. (Free text for waffling why you are the best person for the job on ours).
3) Most adverts will have a name and number to call for "informal queries", this is normally the recruiting manager. A useful source of information about the job, and can give numerous hints about what kind of person it is they are looking for which can be difficult to glean from the JD. Most recruiters will look fairly favourably on someone that's taken the initiative to find out what the job is really like, and providing you don't come across as a total numpty on the phone then they'll be looking out for your app. If you're crafty you can turn this into a sneaky pre-interview interview and it lets you tailor your app better.
"I've done such and such, which I think is relevant to the role but in a different sector."
"Oh well we use a different system, we use x rather than y"
"Oh really? My job before the last one I was the supervisor for the implementation of system y there!"
Etc.
What sort of roles is he looking at?
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