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NHS Administrator job interview & test..help!!

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Miggymoggymugwumps · 16/09/2019 16:23

I've got an interview with an IT test for an admin post with the NHS next week. I have been temping in this role for about a month so although I'm starting to get to grips with some of it there is still an awful lot I need to learn. But I've been coping and managing to complete all tasks given to me despite not having the relevant experience i.e using Excel, taking minutes and audio typing & I've received positive feedback.

I'd really really like to get this job but to be honest I've only had 2 interviews in the past 10 years & I didn't get either of them! My mind seems to go blank and I end up waffling, and the thought of the practical tests have sent me into a tailspin. I've been told that quite simply whoever scores the highest with the interview & test will get the job and I just feel that I'm going to blow it!!

I've done my research, memorised the job description, made loads of notes, written down examples of situations, & I even got my daughter to give me a mock interview which was fine at home...but I can't seem to 'sell' myself at the actual interview & I'm in such a tizz I feel like withdrawing!!!! Any tips on how to sort myself out would be greatly appreciated.

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skiclothes · 16/09/2019 16:33

Firstly don't be so hard on yourself!

I work in uni admin and have been on the interview panel for quite a few roles now.
For us it usually comes down to likability.
You can teach people how to use word, excel, etc but you basically need to be able to spend 36 hours a week with the person, so as long as they don't completely fluff the interview and come across as someone the team can get on with the tests don't matter.

Good luck!

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