Trust interview in northern ireland presentation help????

missma

Hi

I have an interview coming up with the Belfast Trust part of which is a presentation on experience and training. Is it ok to take notes/ cards in to read off/ prompt me?? Also I know everything at minute is about cutting budgets these days so expect a question on that any ideas???
Thanks for help

shawbarbara

Good luck with your interview.
Have you been told what the presention is on?
Most interview panels will ask you to come for interview at a certain time -and the first half hour is yours to make notes on how you will answer- prepare etc.
I would say you would be allowed to take some notes with you but if you will be able to use at the interview will be up to the panel.
:beer:

leftieM

If they haven't said anything on the interview letter about notes, ring and ask for clarification. At least then you can plan your strategy.

missma

Not sure whether to even put myself through the stress of it, it says to present how past experiences, training and qualifications has prepared you for carrying out role/ tasks of deputy manager. I apply these things and then hate thought of interview, know I could do the job. Just think there are probably hundreds in for it. Says can use flip chart.

novascotia

what band is it? and have you rung them to ask if there is a liason for the post? They sometimes put someone in the role to offer advice - someone who is currently doing a similar band job, and they can advise you what might come up, what format the interview is, etc. Well other branches of HSCNI do, so I would have hoped the BHSCT would do it!! Otherwise, ask them if you are allowed to bring prompts with you.
Don't fret - everyone will be nervous!!

leftieM

I empathise. I'm job hunting at the moment and it's torture - the high of getting an interview followed by the low of not getting it.
My advice (from someone on her sixth interview this year with no offer lol) is....
I assume it's a short presentation. It's the opener - your chance to tell them what you will bring to the job so focus your preparation on what the initial ad said they wanted and what relevant skills you bring. Make it really concise. Use examples to illustrate your competences. E.g. I am a good organiser. In my current role I arranged the filing cabinet so that all files were easily accessible to the team. I'm a team worker. I worked with my colleagues to produce a report. We met once a week to discuss our roles and suggest improvements etc etc.
I'd use the flip chart to bullet point each competence that you illustrate.
Yes, there will be competition. Make sure you use the interview time to show what you have to offer them and leave the room knowing you did that. Good luck.

missma

It is a band 6 post, so think thats why there is a presentation.

shawbarbara

Hi-

What client group - if LD - YOU CAN PRIVATE EMAIL ME.

Barbara

missma

I sent a pm shawbarbara thanks

shannan667

hi, i think we are going for the same interview, im a nervous wreck and have been running circles round myself for weeks about it, have you found anything?

missma

Hi all just to update I rang this morning and cancelled, bit mortified but just do not feel in the right place to do it and not sure it is what I really want.