How to Shine in Interview Julie Chapman Matron for Education and Workforce Central Manchester Foundation Trust

The interview process What do employers want? Preparing for the interview Getting to the interview Presenting yourself At the interview –Questions you may be asked –Questions you can ask After the interview Questions How to Shine in Interview

A successful interview is a two-way process: The interviewer’s chance to find out if you are suitable for the post Your chance to meet someone from the organisation and assess them The Interview Process

Knowledge of the area you are applying for and why you want to work there Knowledge of contemporary nursing and midwifery issues / developments Patient centred care Research awareness Demonstration of the Values Enthusiasm What do employers want?

Preparing for the Interview

Preparing for the interview

Getting to the Interview… plan your route

Don’t!Do! Presenting yourself

Be punctual Greet the interviewers with a smile Relax and sit naturally, but without slouching in your chair or leaning on the desk Display positive body language, speaking clearly, smiling frequently and retaining eye- contact Answer questions clearly and concisely Presenting yourself

Be as enthusiastic as possible and let your personality shine Include how you meet the organisation’s values in your answers End the interview with a smile and a thank you Presenting yourself

80% of the questions - based on Application Personal history/education Placements/work experience Knowledge of vacancy/organisation Career motivation/reasons for applying Skills and achievements Scenarios At the Interview

Difficult questions …Are often easy questions in disguise If you are stumped, try…… Pausing Asking for a moment to think Asking for clarification If you don’t know - own up and offer a strategy for how you would find out! At the Interview

Relevant to position Own development Don’t interrogate! Don’t ask questions already answered in recruitment literature Don’t ask about salary first! What to ask?

If you are unsuccessful –Don’t Worry! Contact the interviewer for feedback Use this constructively for the next time……. After the Interview