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CQC interview

647 replies

Ainsleysbbqbible · 29/02/2024 17:31

Hello!
I am a usual Mumsnetter, but changed username.

I had an interview with CQC for a inspector role just over two weeks ago, they said they'd be in touch either way by end of last week or beginning of this week. The portal says my application is "in review" and no change since before interview.

How long shall I give it until I follow up, or shall I even follow it up at all? It's a job I've wanted for a while but I'm unsure of what the realistic timescales are with these sorts of organisations!

Thanks

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MyJustBird · 15/05/2026 10:00

SWmum26 · 15/05/2026 09:33

I chased them initially but no response really. For the written assessment, I’d just recommend reading Cqc reports on their websites as this will probably help!

That sucks! Did u leave your job straight after receiving the offer from them? Thats quite annoying then cause why put up post if theres no vacancy to fill straightaway..

also thank you so much hun! I did that just now i think I dont need to do all 5 domains 🤣 ive been on nights so i was confused reading it

SWmum26 · 15/05/2026 10:13

MyJustBird · 15/05/2026 10:00

That sucks! Did u leave your job straight after receiving the offer from them? Thats quite annoying then cause why put up post if theres no vacancy to fill straightaway..

also thank you so much hun! I did that just now i think I dont need to do all 5 domains 🤣 ive been on nights so i was confused reading it

No definitely didn’t leave my job as I’d heard so many being put on the offer ready list. Also I’m about to go on mat leave which complicates it even if they do offer me one now!

Good luck with the assessment!

MyJustBird · 16/05/2026 00:36

SWmum26 · 15/05/2026 10:13

No definitely didn’t leave my job as I’d heard so many being put on the offer ready list. Also I’m about to go on mat leave which complicates it even if they do offer me one now!

Good luck with the assessment!

ahhh!! Maybe when u are back from maternity leave?? I hope nothing but best for you, i’m sure everything will fall into place! Thank youuu as well x

KSBJ · 10/06/2026 13:13

Hey! Have you heard anything back from your written assignment yet? I am trying to be patient but I am dying to know 😂

JollyKaw · 17/06/2026 17:58

KSBJ · 10/06/2026 13:13

Hey! Have you heard anything back from your written assignment yet? I am trying to be patient but I am dying to know 😂

Just found this post, same boat here!😓

ThatTealHare · 25/06/2026 10:35

Hi I’ve just found this post! Also waiting response for my written assessment, submitted in May, trying to stay patient 😅🤦🏻‍♀️

KSBJ · 29/06/2026 13:00

@MyJustBird @JollyKaw @ThatTealHare I heard back today (finally!!!) and have got through to the interview stage ☺️ Wishing the three of you luck and hoping you got some good news too 🤞

Yawninmum · 30/06/2026 12:54

Hi all... This is some long thread!
So 1... Don't give up everyone... I applied last year for an inspector post, was successful at interview but put on the offer ready list... Along with a lot of others. I lateral applied for a LA inspector and got it!!!! So now I'm wondering how long the onboarding process is currently... Sort of want to celebrate openly and get ticking the days off!!
Keep going gang!

JollyKaw · 03/07/2026 12:59

Also through for an interview! Just waiting to find out when and then figuring out the best way into London! 😂

KSBJ · 03/07/2026 17:37

Congratulations @Yawninmum and @JollyKaw ! My interview is in Nottingham which is about 1.5 hours drive from me. I’m not the most confident of drivers in areas I don’t know so I’m feeling a little nervous about it but it’s quicker than the train. Now time to prepare for the interview 😬🤞

MyJustBird · 05/07/2026 08:31

Guys any tips for interview!!

KmBee · 19/07/2026 22:59

Has anyone heard back from the recent round of interviews for ASC Inspector?

JollyKaw · 20/07/2026 18:23

KmBee · 19/07/2026 22:59

Has anyone heard back from the recent round of interviews for ASC Inspector?

Nothing yet here, but from what I gathered on the dates to pick for interview, they are interviewing most of this month. I've seen other posts in here (at the start) saying anything between 3-5 weeks after interview.

KmBee · 20/07/2026 18:45

Thanks @JollyKaw, I thought as much, my patience is getting the better of me, haha!

JollyKaw · 20/07/2026 18:56

I know @KmBee same here! It's a long process to go through and a lot of waiting to find out!

ThePoliteViper · 20/07/2026 22:06

Hi Everyone, I have had my interview for the central network. Is anyone here for the same network?

ThePoliteViper · 20/07/2026 22:08

I was informed that they are interviewing for the whole of this month, and I can hear from them possibly after the 3rd of August.

KmBee · 21/07/2026 20:12

ThePoliteViper · 20/07/2026 22:08

I was informed that they are interviewing for the whole of this month, and I can hear from them possibly after the 3rd of August.

thanks for sharing, there’s a few of us who have just interviewed for this intake, I think!

JollyKaw · 21/07/2026 21:02

Thank you! Nice to have some idea on when we might hear from them. Did anyone ask how many they are looking for? I assume, a few, as they mentioned groups for the training side, etc.

MyJustBird · 22/07/2026 01:28

my prayer is for all of us to have it!

Mrsmiddie · 22/07/2026 07:07

Those of you who recently had interviews, how long after initially applying for the job did you hear you had an interview?

Ive had quite a journey, was on the offer ready list for RC but the 12 months for that has now passed. Then also on the interview ready list for a SC inspector role. I’ve just applied for a MH inspector role so I’m hoping I might hear something back.

MyJustBird · 27/07/2026 12:46

i was meant to go for interview today :( but i had to prioritise my wedding for tomorrow AHHHH MAYBE NEXT TIME! please let me know the results for u guys!

ThePoliteViper · 28/07/2026 12:10

Applied for the role in early April, written assessment in mid-May, received written test results in mid-June, interview held in mid July. Waiting to hear from them. As I have mentioned before, they said we can hear from them after the 3rd of August.

imworkinglate · 28/07/2026 17:05

JollyKaw · 20/07/2026 18:23

Nothing yet here, but from what I gathered on the dates to pick for interview, they are interviewing most of this month. I've seen other posts in here (at the start) saying anything between 3-5 weeks after interview.

I have. Sept start date

KmBee · 28/07/2026 21:37

imworkinglate · 28/07/2026 17:05

I have. Sept start date

Congratulations!! When did you interview?

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