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Copyright Medschool academy 2007 Common Interview Questions 12 th Jan 2008
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Copyright Medschool academy 2007 Revision Empathy and Sensitivity Communication Skills Managing Others and Team involvement – Capacity to work cooperatively with others and show leadership/authority where appropriate Problem Solving and Decision Making – Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions Coping with Pressure – Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances Organisation and Planning – Capacity to manage time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise clinical tasks
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Copyright Medschool academy 2007 Communication skills Key words being Rapport Verbal – open questions, etc Non-verbal – open posture…
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Copyright Medschool academy 2007 Team Work and Leadership Communication Understand roles and responsibility Commitment, being Reliable and Competent Be flexible, have respect for others Be supportive Understand that team members may have certain weaknesses that others can compensate for, and strengths which can be used to the teams advantage What is the difference between a leader and a manager? – key words are having VISION and DIRECTION, overall RESPONSIBILITY
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Copyright Medschool academy 2007 Problem Solving & Decision Making How is this done SWOT analysis – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Or just – advantages, disadvantages, benefits, where you want to be and how to get there? Key words Gather information, Balance advantages and disadvantages Ask for help – consulting others – family, friends, experienced colleagues
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Copyright Medschool academy 2007 Coping with Pressure Medicine is not all a bed of roses! They might want to see what sort of difficulties you have had – as above Key word – UNCERTAINTY Stress in medicine – HUGE topic What specific stressors? Alcohol, Drugs, Suicide, Divorce Why? How to recognise it? How to prevent it? Your hobbies.– family, friends, colleagues The evidence – less stress with a varied flexible career, outside interests, support The evidence – less stress with a varied flexible career, outside interests, support Key Words - WORK LIFE BALANCE, SUPPORT NETWORK Key Words - WORK LIFE BALANCE, SUPPORT NETWORK
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Copyright Medschool academy 2007 Organisation and Planning Prioritisation Again, a decision making process Key word to use – PRIORITISE Most important thing, with the highest impact first – work this into your personal experience Also, remember KEEPING UP TO DATE (Continuing Professional Development)
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Copyright Medschool academy 2007 Questions about illness If you have a personal experience, or if there is a case scenario about how illness affects people Remember, that it affects different people in different ways Patients have their own priorities – and these should be respected It usually involves their family, friends, and personal beliefs
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Copyright Medschool academy 2007 That’s all for now folks ANOTHER ROUND OF PRACTICE
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