First interview in years

[50Fifty]

I'm currently a SAHM and have recently been looking to get back to work part-time. I've got an interview for a role which would work really well around my family but it's the first interview I've had in over a decade and I'm a bit nervous as my confidence isn't what it was.

Has anyone been in the same position? Do you have any advice? I've done my research on the company and matched my experience/qualifications to the competencies.

It's an online interview which I hate! I'd much prefer it were face-to-face but that's not possible.

Well done for getting the interview! Have a good night’s sleep and avoid caffeine beforehand, have a glass of water at hand, try to be confident, show enthusiasm, write a list of questions to ask in advance and key points you want to get across, practise doing a video call and find the best spot in the house with best light, etc., smile, good luck!

Thank you! That's good advice, practicing a video call in advance, I'll do that. I want to be as prepared as possible.

Oh and if you can, close the box where you ca see yourself so you are not distracted by your own image

Research the STAR technique and write out examples for each skill/ competency they ask for.
Drop the job description into chatgpt website and ask for interview questions and answers for the riolr.
stick your notes on post it’s behind your screen so you’re not looking down. Good luck!

Thank you, I've used the STAR method. ChatGPT and post-its behind the screen are great ideas! Thanks.

Just a quick update - I GOT THE JOB 🤩 thanks again for all of your advice!

@50Fifty EXCELLENT news, well done you. 🍷🌻

Thank you 😃 I'm delighted 🤩

Congratulations - greats news! 😊

Hurrah well done!!

Congratulations!

Thanks everyone ☺️ much appreciated!

BRILLIANT NEWS!! Well dine!

Done even….

Hi all, any HR people out there for a bit of advice.

Currently work for the NHS. Have done for the last ten years. The department I work for is being taken over by a private company who are notorious within the industry for not being a very good company to work for. Their benefit package is nowhere near as good as the NHS. Eg pension, holidays etc.

Have found out recently that TUPE is not worth the paper it is written on as employers have a number of loopholes that they could use to get out of the TUPE arrangement.

With all the above in mind, I have applied for a few new jobs. Some within the NHS and some private companies where the pay is much better which would make up for pension loss with NHS.

I have an interview next week for a private company. However, last year I had a big health scare which is okay now but later this year I will need to have an operation that will mean being off work for about six weeks, not to mention all the associated appointments that I would need beforehand. I never usually take time off sick. Havent had a sick day in years.

Is it fair to start new job under above circumstances? I hate taking time off work and would feel bad but on the other hand I don't want to stay with the new private company.

Sorry have just realised I put this on the bottom of your thread. Admin could you move it please

Or delete and I will repost