The Consultant/Fellowship Interview (GEN22JUN22)

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In advance of the session, please have your CV accessible so that it might be used during the interview session. Also, please have a copy of a consultant post that you have applied for, or might apply for. Further notes and handouts will be sent to delegates in advance of the session. We will have regular breaks to assist concentration levels, and you can maintain your energy levels with a personal supply of food and beverages.

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To raise the level of interviewing skills in order that interview candidates are more prepared and therefore better-abled to represent themselves. This is intended to help level the interview playing field so that extrovert performers do not gain a disproportionate advantage over other equally or better qualified candidates.

With enhanced advance preparation and interview skills the candidates will be able to more accurately assess their own suitability for a specific post and thereby help minimise the ‘square peg in a round hole syndrome’. This improves the recruitment process and helps Trusts / hospitals to employ consultants better suited to their requirements.

The programme is designed to provide information on what the interviewing panel are looking for. It also systematically proceeds through all the stages of the interview process and provides practice and tips on responding to difficult questions and challenging situations. Numerous details are provided including checklists for the stages of the recruitment and selection process; practice of model approaches for different types of question; interviewing; consultant contract etc.

During the second part of the session, each delegate is interviewed by a panel of colleagues. They are assessed with the use of a checklist and oral feedback is given on performance by colleagues.

By the end of this seminar you will:

be familiar with the stages of the recruitment/selection process

be familiar with the stages of an interview

be able to submit an appropriate application

be able to match skills, knowledge, experience and motivation to those required by the post

understand the impact of body language

be able to use different approaches to handle difficult questions

have identified key points to communicate to the interview panel

have practiced your interview technique

have received feedback on the strengths and limitations of your practice interview.