chocchick Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 I don't know how it went again The answers I had prepared went well, but I really struggled to answer the questions they threw at me as haven't worked for the NHS or in clinical research so don't have experience and didn't really know. I know the computer stuff and it is a computer role. I had issues with my tea as I took a fresh cup of tea in and barely touched it during the interview and didn't know if I should abandon the cup when she asked to collect it, or gulp down, and who to hand the cup to. Bad final impression dithering over tea. Who'd have though discussions on tea on the forum would be relevant Yesterday I managed to trap my fingers in the front door on the way in, but luckily no-one saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I think you need to go have a long relaxing sit down with a nice cup of something stronger than tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 From being on the other side of the table unless it is a job where you have to have alot of confidence nerves are fine choccy You are expected to be nervous in fact someone who isn't is odd I am in the odd category because I love being interviewed - yeah I know weird Just be yourself and remember they know very little about you and are trying to find out about you not catch you out Sometimes they ask things which seem out of context but they may be trying to see how flexible you are as there may be chances to do other stuff not just what it says in the job description Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 I'll have to see how these 2 jobs go. The difficult questions came under the "desirable" but not "essential" part of the job description. I've taken careers service advice because I've not got the last 3 jobs because of how I came across in interview. They all seem to want technical skills e.g. writing/computers, but people skills/confidence as well. I can give examples of teamwork etc. in detail, but my ability to communicate well vanishes in interview. I have social anxiety. I was in tears this morning and could barely say a word despite being flawless last night when I practiced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 Didn't get patent law one as 1) the preferred a more physical science background and 2) my communication skills weren't up to scratch for clients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Bad luck Choccy. Fingers crossed for the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 So sorry Choccy - yes fingers crossed for the second one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Bad luck . Fingers crossed for the next one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Dont worry Chocy. Positive thoughts coming your way for the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Bad luck Choccy, best wishes for the second one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Sorry you didn't get the first one, hon. Better luck for the 2nd one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Still waiting to hear, but have interview no. 7 on 4th June now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Good luck Choccy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 All the best for the new interview from me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Sending you good luck for the interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Good luck for 4th June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 fingers and toes and wings crossed for you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Nope, not got it after emailing to ask. They said they had trouble contacting me. They wanted NHS experience and specific project management experience. Surprised they didn't get this from the application form (or my contact details ) At least the interview was good they said Interview 7 is on 4 June, but given up really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Don't give up hun....the right job is there somewhere. Sorry that no 6 wasn't to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 oh Chocchick I know exactly how you feel. Im so sorry you were unlucky. I've lost count the amount of interviews I've had over the last 5 months. I really dont understand what people are looking for these days. I know its a cliche, but the right job will come along with your name on it. I got really down with all the rejection and now am starting an NVQ to add to my qualifications - so im starting that before I persue another interview. Good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Oh, I'm so sorry you didn't get this one . Please don't give up hope - you'll find the perfect job soon then you'll be glad you didn't get any of these jobs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Sorry you didn't get it CC - don't give up...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
