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Messed up interview

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UserName17 · 23/06/2021 11:17

Just had an NHS interview I think I messed up, do they usually tell you on the call if you got the job? Thanks

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LadyDanburysHat · 23/06/2021 11:20

It would be very unusual to be told at the interview that you have the job. They will have others to interview.

What did you think went so badly? THere are plenty of stories where people thought interviews went terribly and then were offered the job. So don't despair.

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UserName17 · 23/06/2021 11:35

@LadyDanburysHat

It would be very unusual to be told at the interview that you have the job. They will have others to interview.

What did you think went so badly? THere are plenty of stories where people thought interviews went terribly and then were offered the job. So don't despair.

My friend got told she got the job on her interview but we both had totally different ones for same job they didn't even ask me what skill I could bring, and I did fine on scenario based questions but other things didn't go so well when asking about policy and procedures and stuff, some stuff I wouldn't know got asked and my confidence went as soon as I thought I messed up. I did awful but I will 100% re apply if this is the case and do more research on everything I really hope I get it but I did explain that I was very nervous and that I did want to progress and have a career and I feel like the NHS is the best way forward etc. I dunno I feel like they may pick up on me being anxious etc
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xxmyheartxx · 23/06/2021 11:55

I was told on the same day after they had finished the interviews.

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UserName17 · 23/06/2021 11:58

@xxmyheartxx

I was told on the same day after they had finished the interviews.
Ahh right so I'm guessing I haven't got the job then
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UserName17 · 23/06/2021 11:59

@xxmyheartxx

I was told on the same day after they had finished the interviews.
Oh actually she did say they have other interviews aswel so she did say I may have to wait a day or so
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DicklessWonder · 23/06/2021 12:00

Was “knowledge of NHS policies” on the person spec? If it was, that’s them telling you what they are testing at interview, so you should look them up.

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UserName17 · 23/06/2021 12:02

@DicklessWonder

Was “knowledge of NHS policies” on the person spec? If it was, that’s them telling you what they are testing at interview, so you should look them up.
No, was asking some about what's some of them, I should've looked them up, and asking what sort of things I will be facing as a HCA my mind went blank I could only say aggressive patients this is what I mean my mine went blank I have anxiety so it was difficult
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UserName17 · 23/06/2021 16:18

Does anyone know if I can re apply if I'm unsuccessful? Thanks

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EmeraldShamrock · 23/06/2021 16:21

Do you have experience as a HCA? I'd imagine the amount of applications for interviews are high as many HCA's would love an NHS role.

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UserName17 · 23/06/2021 16:35

@EmeraldShamrock

Do you have experience as a HCA? I'd imagine the amount of applications for interviews are high as many HCA's would love an NHS role.
I work in a care home, never worked in a hospital
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EmeraldShamrock · 23/06/2021 17:41

I work in a care home, never worked in a hospital.
Yes it is experience in a different setting. If you've no luck try again.
I hope you get it but don't give up hope if this particular job isn't available.
It won't be long until they recruit again.
Best of luck. Flowers

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UserName17 · 23/06/2021 17:53

@EmeraldShamrock

I work in a care home, never worked in a hospital. Yes it is experience in a different setting. If you've no luck try again. I hope you get it but don't give up hope if this particular job isn't available. It won't be long until they recruit again. Best of luck. Flowers
I hope so! Just some things I wasn't familiar with due to not working with the NHS, thanks so much I'll definitely be re applying as this job I'm really wanting, wanting to progress and get a career! Thanks again x
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emmy4 · 23/06/2021 17:57

Username 17, I didn't receive a phonecall until the afternoon the day after so all is not lost.

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UserName17 · 23/06/2021 18:10

Okay no problem! Will they ring to say if I'm unsuccessful? X

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NavigatingAdolescence · 23/06/2021 20:19

You’re more likely to get an email (assuming you applied via Trac).

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UserName17 · 23/06/2021 22:03

@NavigatingAdolescence

You’re more likely to get an email (assuming you applied via Trac).
Yes applied on trac!
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UserName17 · 24/06/2021 20:07

Turns out I got the job!!! Over the moon!!

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Notglam · 24/06/2021 20:11

Yayyyyy massive congratulations to you!! Wine Flowers well done Smile

Undervaluedandsad · 24/06/2021 20:13

Congratulations!

FourteenthDoctor · 24/06/2021 20:13

Well
Done op!!!

MrsIronfoundersson · 24/06/2021 20:26

Yayyyyy!!!!! Well done!!

decisionsincisions · 24/06/2021 20:27

Lovely news. Congratulations!!!

Biscoffin · 24/06/2021 20:29

Congratulations! Flowers

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UserName17 · 24/06/2021 20:42

Thankyou so much everyone!!!!

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emmy4 · 25/06/2021 13:00

So happy for you Op. Congratulations.