1. Professional & Generic Skills
Career Management

2. Interview Skills
Mary Valentine

4. Shortlisted! Congratulations! …..What do you do now?
How might you do this??

5. Shortlisted? Info finding….. Do you actually want this post?
…… not just do they want you!

6. Shortlisted? Info finding….. Visit? Telephone conversation? ,
the leaving person
the current drs
practice manager…. Other staff…
Anyone you know who may have worked there ,
Caveats?

7. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare

8. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare

9. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
What’s topical /in the news?
Read GP/Pulse magazine (apps on phone/iPad)
Listen to or watch the news
NB medical hot topics courses and most gp refresher courses have a section on political hot issues, well worth a read.

10. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
Find a recent research article just in case!
Re-learn the definition of clinical governance
What do you understand about the NHS changes and what do you think about them??

11. Before, During and After
Prior to interview read up. If you don’t understand, ask before interview stage
Don’t bring out a note pad of questions for the panel
Dress smartly and presentably
Smile
A firm hand shake, before and afterwards
Questions at the end of the interview?
Leave an impression

12. Basic Tips for the Day! Prepare well in advance Be calm and relaxed
Listen to the questions, think, take your time
If you don’t understand the question, ask for it to be repeated
Eye contact
Illustrate your answers
What can you bring?

13. General Demeanour Suit Don’t fidget Don’t chew gum
Bring copies of CV with you
Arrive early
?Relaxation techniques
Don’t take the coffee!

14. Interviewers, what they want to know
Are they the most suitable for the job
?personality/drive
Will they do the job well?
?capable and willing
Will they fit in?
team, character, dependability, initiative, congeniality

15. Legislation and employment law
Employers have to be able to demonstrate that all candidates are treated equitably.
Many interviews are now conducted using standard questions and a marking ‘crib sheet’
Discrimination – actual and perceived
Record keeping
Contracts
Sick pay, Maternity pay, Annual/Study leave

16. Discuss with a neighbour -5mins
What do you think makes a good interview?
What do you think makes a bad interview?
What advice would you give to a friend applying for a job?

18. Selling yourself Few of us like it but sometimes we have to do it
Some people sell themselves better than others
What makes a good salesperson?
How do you sell yourself?

19. Selling Yourself 2
A good salesperson finds out what the buyer needs and demonstrates how their product can meet those needs

20. Selling yourself 3
What does the employer want and how can you find out?
What can you offer that the employer definitely wants?
How can you demonstrate to the employer that you have the skills and the attributes that they want?
What will everybody else have on their application?
What extra do you have that fits the person spec?

21. Selling yourself

22. Interview skills ethical/difficult work scenarios, current issues
clinical governance, CCGs,QOF & other NHS issues and hot topics.
Have a mock interview if possible 
Get Feedback.  

23. Interview skills Technique refining. Use bank of interview questions,
derive comprehensive answers to the questions you find most difficult, thus refining your technique further.  

25. Substance AND style Try to elaborate…..
If a choice is presented, then why are you answering in this way, what would you need to consider? Be balanced but support your choice.
Make your points quickly and then stop talking; your interviewer will be appreciative.
Thank them for their time

26. Your questions?
What anticipated questions have you been asked in interview?
Any tough questions?
In groups
3 groups of

27. The common questions Why did you apply for this job? Why this place
What are your career aspirations?
What are your strengths/weaknesses
Tell us about a clinical audit which you have done
Tell us about a recent interesting clinical case
What is the most challenging situation which you have been in?

28. Common Q2 Clinical governance
Why do you want to leave your current job?
What is the most/least enjoyable part of your current job?
What interests do you have outside work?
What is your flexibility regarding session timings?
Do you have any questions for me? (yes you should!)

29. Question bank
(consultant interview tips –free)
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