Informal Visit Questions

terry.h

I am applying for a position at a local NHS trust in communications and I have arranged for an informal visit to the department next week. It's a job that is perfectly suited to what I have always done, it's the perfect position for me so I am keen to make a good impression.

I wanted to ask opinions on what to ask at the visit? I didn't want to ask too many questions that would be better suited to the end of the interview (if I were to get one) so I'm after some advice.

keithdc

You don't have to ask questions at the end of the interview.... perfectly OK to say:
"No, thank you. I was privileged to visit the department last week, where the team very kindly answered any questions that I had about the post."

theoretica

I would ask questions about the role, team and work during the visit. I would save any about pay, probation, appointment timescales, vetting and such like for the interview.

Comms69

I’d be asking about relationships with the media and local stakeholders. As well as general working pattern e.g. on call rota.

Asking about the role - genetic, internal, external and what the exec team is like

jonnygee2

Sounds a bit obvious, but you should ask things that you want to know.

An application process is a two way thing. They are assessing you, and you should also be assessing them as to whether they are someone you want to work for.

What's important to you at work? Flexibility? Atmosphere? Opportunities for progression? Whatever it is you need out of the job - ask about those! For the informal visit, I'd guess the primary goal is to get to know the people a bit too, find out how long they've worked there, what they are like as a team etc.

TELLIT01

theoretica wrote: »

I would ask questions about the role, team and work during the visit. I would save any about pay, probation, appointment timescales, vetting and such like for the interview.

This is also what I would do in that situation. If you visit and don't ask questions, they are likely to wonder if you are actually interested in the job. If you've uses specialist software ask if they use that, or what alternative. Feel free to ask quite in depth questions if you have the time, and are speaking to people in a position to answer those questions.