pretty_polly Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 As the title says I have an interview with the Royal Hallamshire soon for an admin job. Do you know what sort of questions they will ask me? And what I am to expect? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarlow Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Hi, here's a few tips... First impressions – walk in confidently, look at the panel and smile. You will be directed to your seat and probably be introduced to each panel member. Sit in a relaxed position and don’t fidget! Evidence – the panel will probably be looking for the following evidence: •Your past experience and achievements – this will be the bulk of the interview and its important to have thought about key examples you want to use •Your personal attributes and behaviours – both your behaviour in the interview and evidence you provide from past experience •Your future potential and aspirations – reasons for wanting this role and your expectations for future progression Questions – the panel will probably ask questions which are designed to give you the opportunity to show you are the right person for this role. Questions will answer the following broad headings: •Can you do the job? (your knowledge, skills, abilities and experience relevant to the job in question) •Will you do the job? (what motivates you and interests you about the job) •Will you fit in? (to the organisation, its culture and the specific team you will be joining) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_polly Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 That was a nice and quick reply tbarlow thank you for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasilRathbon Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 "If we were short-staffed on the surgery side, would you have any objection to performing a heart transplant?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_polly Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 I guess I could give it ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyannie Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Alot of places now also ask questions about how you see your career developing (check out the prospects for promotion and types of higher grade positions within the organisation) and some go with the terrible "what are your weaknesses/strengths" type questions (best have something in mind just in case!). Also worth having a few questions of your own to ask them about further training opportunities/ chances to take on extra tasks /learn new skills etc. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_polly Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Thank you everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcol Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Whatever you do don't mention Casualty or Holby City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Macbeth Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 If they state they are an equal opportunities employer then the questions should all be based on the person specification and job description. Its a good idea to identify what appears important from the information you've been sent and draw up some possible questions that they might ask. If they have mentioned any testing, it may be using a pc to check the standard of your work. You will have been shortlisted on the information you put in your application form, so work round that for starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAIRBOY Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 "If we were short-staffed on the surgery side, would you have any objection to performing a heart transplant?" Trust you to have a cutting comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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