1. Interview Skills
The Rough Guide

3. Interview Process Usually 3x interviewers
There to get the most out of you and not trick you out
AFP interviews for Scotland are in Edinburgh – others vary depending on location
Each interview is different depending on place, job etc

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5. Prior to interview Blank space questions CV
Portfolio (usually used on the day and will contain your evidence)

6. Blank space question examples
Describe your involvement in research?
Give examples of your involvement in teaching, what techniques you used and what you learnt whilst teaching
Describe your experiences as a leader and what did you gain from them?
Why is this location and place best for you?

8. The Interview itself Starts of gentle – bit of chit chat
Why have you applied? Why do you think the job is right for you?
Can you tell us about your career aspirations?
Then on to general and specific questions

9. Generic Questions
Examples of being a leader – what attributes make a good leader?
Examples of teaching – what makes a good teacher?
What makes an effective team – examples?
Best practice for teaching
SJT / acute care styled questions Are you safe?

10. Specific AFP
Tell us about the research you’ve been involved in – what are you most proud of?
What skills did you learn from doing your research?
Give examples of different types of study design? (know the evidence pyramid)
Give an example of how research has influenced your clinical practice?

11. What can you do to prepare
Practice with a friend
Think about the wording to some questions and ensure you know your blank space Q’s, CV and portfolio off by heart
Know the subject material and the job description!
Relax, be yourself and enjoy
Never lie or bullshit

12. Questions?