Interview Techniques

[confused76]

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i'm trying to practise answers to some potential questions outloud...hate the sound of my flipping voice, and i keep saying erm i must delete that word from my vocabulary! hopefully mr c will ask me some questions tonight

i've got an interview on Tuesday and i'm feeling rather nervous. I'm going to do a dummy drive there tomorrow morning to make sure i leave enough time and can find a parking space.

[Pixie]

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Hopefully, I put your suggestions to good use in the near future, Mrs Niddy.

[Never-In-Doubt]

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Carers have some of the best skills you know, loads of people think "I was just a carer" or "a single mom" etc - what you have to realise both of these free roles show you're good at responsibility, timekeeping, time management, deadlines, multi-tasking - the list really does go on.

Trust me when I say, any employer that knocks back a single mum is a twat - they have shown with general motherhood that they are worthy and valuable.... as do carers, however some single mums and carers let everyone down, by doing it for financial gain and/or "nothing else to do"...

Point is, utilise those keywords in any application..... Its not like you can sit there at an interview and fail on timekeeping or multi-tasking is it? I mean, how often have you left your babies stranded at the school gates - or forgot to make dinner.....

[di30]

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Excellent stuff Mrs Niddy.

This will definately come into some use for me.

I used to work in nursing within the NHS, then in time went part time in private nursing homes as I then had children, back then when these were small it was not so flexible.
So with the above, I also starting working in a junior school supervising children.

Then nan needed a carer, so when my children were in school this is what I done, in time it was for my dad.

All that was given up when I had to sort out my youngest with different specialists due to the diagnosis of autism, so I have since been a full time carer for my son.

As you can see my career life is based on caring.
I was also brought up with my older brother with severe autism, and it's all I really know.

However, it's been some years now since I actually worked properly as such with being a full time carer, so your details you posted is a godsend when in time when my son is settled back into training and further ed i can think about returning, thank you so much xx

[pompeyfaith]

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Mrs N,

Thanks for this, interviewing techniques is something I have always struggled with due to the damage the stroke did to my frontal lobe and it has on a few occasions put me on the back foot.

It was this, one of the reasons I decided to take early retirement because the help is just not out there for people like me who to look at look normal but have hidden disabilities.

I have always believed that it is not good enough teaching the many stroke victims the way forward in job hunting because in many if not all there memory is poor.

The Government has to do more to teach and show employers the benefits of employing the disabled.

Two sides to a coin comes to mind.

Regards

[oscar]

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We only get one shot at this life so I am to get most out of it. I love the thrills of mountain climbing, rambling as well as travelling to different places. My alternative hobby is photography, which enables me to capture my pursuits.

I would worry about this as an employer ..... I might need a replacement if you throw yourself off everest next week.

[Phoenix]

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Absolutely brilliat, Mrs. N.

I am sure it will be useful to a great deal of people ....

[Never-In-Doubt]

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[IF]

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Niddy!!

[Never-In-Doubt]

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I believe a healthy body is the key to a focused mind in today’s hectic society.

If I seen that mate I'd knock you back straight off for being a

Sorry, but I would

* we all know a 10" reefer focusses ones mind :niddy

[philnicandamy]

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SUPERB work Mrs N...thank you

[5corpio]

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thanks Mrs Niddy for the tips and advice.

Is this worth putting on ones CV? rather than hobbies/interests

INTERESTS:
Leadership: With creative, artistic and full of fresh and new ideas, where I captured an innovative project by working inline with the housing association to help their tenants, helping to maintain their properties. Where my organisational skills came to the fore, that I have found a very useful skill and tool when working in a group
Sport: I believe a healthy body is the key to a focused mind in today’s hectic society. Enjoy a range of outdoor pursuits which requires a high level of dedication and motivation.
Living Life: We only get one shot at this life so I am to get most out of it. I love the thrills of mountain climbing, rambling as well as travelling to different places. My alternative hobby is photography, which enables me to capture my pursuits.

[confused76]

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thanks Mrs Niddy...that's very comprehensive and will help me a great deal over the next few weeks. i'm sure anyone heading for an interview will find this very useful

thank you!

[diddlydee]

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She did, Nid; as top cook and bottle washer

[Never-In-Doubt]

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Thanks for this info Mrs N - really good (bet you'd still not give gobby niddy a job would you)!