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CQC interview

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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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iosc2418 · 29/01/2025 19:07

@ThisJoyousPinkEagle ohh lovely! Happy for you, hopefully onboarding is faster. Will give them a ring tomorrow morning and then hope they follow through.

@Babyboy2019 one week. Fingers crossed for you!

@DisforDarkChocolate That's sad to hear. I'll keep an open mind and listen to my instincts also. Do you mind sharing your experience, why did you find it toxic? Thank you

Mary322 · 29/01/2025 20:30

Hi everyone, I have an interview on Friday for an adult social care inspector role. Could anyone share any tips/questions that I could prepare for? Also- does anyone work part time for the cqc? If so what is your experience?

iosc2418 · 30/01/2025 09:08

Mary322 · 29/01/2025 20:30

Hi everyone, I have an interview on Friday for an adult social care inspector role. Could anyone share any tips/questions that I could prepare for? Also- does anyone work part time for the cqc? If so what is your experience?

Prepare examples of different situations you came across in your professional experience, good and bad and how you handled it. Use STAR to answer questions.
Assign several skills and job description items to each example, so you can "mentally find" the example that fits the answer best.
Ask for them to repeat the questions and take a minute or two to think about it.
What they said in the interview guidance, is exactly how is going to happen.
Fingers crossed, let us know how it goes!

MyCraftyCat · 02/02/2025 18:00

Interview date here- 10th Feb! Finally.

ChirpySquid · 02/02/2025 23:24

MyCraftyCat · 02/02/2025 18:00

Interview date here- 10th Feb! Finally.

Well done & good luck! When did you hear back ?

MyCraftyCat · 03/02/2025 23:27

I heard on Friday, now unsure what to expect! feeling nervous. has @Mary322 heard back? and @Babyboy2019 and @iosc2418 ?? so many of us in the same position

Mary322 · 04/02/2025 02:21

I had my interview on Friday, I think it went okay but who knows! I'm preparing for the fact that I may not hear back from them for a while 😭

ChirpySquid · 04/02/2025 13:37

MyCraftyCat · 03/02/2025 23:27

I heard on Friday, now unsure what to expect! feeling nervous. has @Mary322 heard back? and @Babyboy2019 and @iosc2418 ?? so many of us in the same position

I'm still waiting to hear back regarding written assessment 😞

MyCraftyCat · 10/02/2025 18:11

Interview done and dusted. Was told that it was a lengthy recruitment drive so you may find out at the end of the next drive..I think that was polite way of saying a couple of months. If they readvertise, post open for a month, then all the sifting through and written test and interviews etc-I am not holding my breath..

ChirpySquid · 10/02/2025 18:14

MyCraftyCat · 10/02/2025 18:11

Interview done and dusted. Was told that it was a lengthy recruitment drive so you may find out at the end of the next drive..I think that was polite way of saying a couple of months. If they readvertise, post open for a month, then all the sifting through and written test and interviews etc-I am not holding my breath..

They have readvertised for most of the Inspector roles on their website.
I still haven't heard back from written assessment... Me neither, I'm over it at this point 😂

iosc2418 · 10/02/2025 22:28

MyCraftyCat · 03/02/2025 23:27

I heard on Friday, now unsure what to expect! feeling nervous. has @Mary322 heard back? and @Babyboy2019 and @iosc2418 ?? so many of us in the same position

Still waiting for an update after two months

MyCraftyCat · 11/02/2025 20:52

Miracle of all miracles- I heard back. 24 hours later! iI performed well in the assessment and interview, meeting the required benchmark. Although the recruitment process is still underway, they are currently coordinating with Deputy Directors about immediate vacancies. I can expect an update within the next four weeks regarding a potential conditional offer. So not exactly a job offer yet but still good outcome :)

ChirpySquid · 11/02/2025 21:35

MyCraftyCat · 11/02/2025 20:52

Miracle of all miracles- I heard back. 24 hours later! iI performed well in the assessment and interview, meeting the required benchmark. Although the recruitment process is still underway, they are currently coordinating with Deputy Directors about immediate vacancies. I can expect an update within the next four weeks regarding a potential conditional offer. So not exactly a job offer yet but still good outcome :)

Well done and congratulations ! Hopefully you hear back soon regarding a job offer.
I don't get how it quite works, why are they advertising for vacancies and then they don't seem to have any immediate vacancies available it makes no sense to me.

Still haven't heard anything regarding written assessment it's been well over 3 weeks now!

ThisJoyousPinkEagle · 12/02/2025 11:28

MyCraftyCat · 11/02/2025 20:52

Miracle of all miracles- I heard back. 24 hours later! iI performed well in the assessment and interview, meeting the required benchmark. Although the recruitment process is still underway, they are currently coordinating with Deputy Directors about immediate vacancies. I can expect an update within the next four weeks regarding a potential conditional offer. So not exactly a job offer yet but still good outcome :)

Well done!
I had the same outcome. I did had to call them after 5 weeks as I had still not heard anything. I was then given a conditional offer.
I have now been waiting 2 weeks for the HR team to get in contact to begin onboarding. I was told it's taking longer than usual at the mo.

iosc2418 · 12/02/2025 12:50

MyCraftyCat · 11/02/2025 20:52

Miracle of all miracles- I heard back. 24 hours later! iI performed well in the assessment and interview, meeting the required benchmark. Although the recruitment process is still underway, they are currently coordinating with Deputy Directors about immediate vacancies. I can expect an update within the next four weeks regarding a potential conditional offer. So not exactly a job offer yet but still good outcome :)

Congratulatiooons!
I still didn't get my offer. Managed to speak to the about 2 weeks ago and was reassured things are moving but incredibly slow.
It's been 5 months now altogether from the beginning

ChirpySquid · 12/02/2025 13:16

iosc2418 · 12/02/2025 12:50

Congratulatiooons!
I still didn't get my offer. Managed to speak to the about 2 weeks ago and was reassured things are moving but incredibly slow.
It's been 5 months now altogether from the beginning

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Is that 5 months since you applied?

ChirpySquid · 12/02/2025 16:00

Finally I heard back! I've been invited to interview on Friday 21st Feb.

iosc2418 · 12/02/2025 19:38

ChirpySquid · 12/02/2025 16:00

Finally I heard back! I've been invited to interview on Friday 21st Feb.

Yes, since I've submitted my application.
Fingers crossed for you!

ChirpySquid · 13/02/2025 16:47

iosc2418 · 12/02/2025 19:38

Yes, since I've submitted my application.
Fingers crossed for you!

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Thank you! I hope you hear some good news soon and get an offer x

MyCraftyCat · 13/02/2025 22:09

ChirpySquid · 12/02/2025 16:00

Finally I heard back! I've been invited to interview on Friday 21st Feb.

Many congratulations- good luck for the next stage :) we are getting there...

ChirpySquid · 17/02/2025 21:18

MyCraftyCat · 13/02/2025 22:09

Many congratulations- good luck for the next stage :) we are getting there...

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Getting there slowly but surely 😆

has anyone else who had their interview heard back yet??

Rachandmickey · 18/02/2025 07:27

Hi, hello and well done on your applications, i have my interview Wednesday and im nervous! Im a nurse, so aware that the interview format is different to what i usually would encounter. Any tips are greatly appreciated. Its for adult social care inspector role 🙏🏽

MyCraftyCat · 18/02/2025 13:18

Best of luck to you! Would anyone be interested in joining a zoom call with us all in if and when we are successful? A little support network outside of our areas?

ChirpySquid · 18/02/2025 14:16

MyCraftyCat · 18/02/2025 13:18

Best of luck to you! Would anyone be interested in joining a zoom call with us all in if and when we are successful? A little support network outside of our areas?

That sounds like such a lovely idea.

Chocbomb · 18/02/2025 18:05

I had my interview for ASC inspector last week. Was told they couldn't give me any indication of when I would be told the outcome and it is down to HR. Not confident, I struggled with brain blocks during the interview and went off on tangents! A friend waited 2 months from interview before he had a call to offer him the job! He'd given up hope!