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Interviewing skills workshop-improving the outcome

The purpose of this training programme is to help both candidates and interviewers enhance their knowledge and skills in order to improve their chances of being successful – from both perspectives. Apart from the topics which are an essential part of helping people prepare, the focus of this training programme is to give participants an opportunity to practice during a simulated 30 minute interview either as a panel member, observer or as a candidate. This combination of knowledge and skills, and the opportunity to practice, has proved to be a valuable experience for many previous participants.

We have been involved in helping both trainees and consultants prepare for interviews either as interviewers or candidates for over 15 years. Although The Advisory Appointment Committee (AAC) has remained the main assessment tool for consultant appointments, we have modified and improved the programme to meet the changes to the appointment process at other levels, and of course feedback from previous participants! The principles of being a ‘good’ candidate or interviewer are surprisingly generic at whatever level.

The programme is either held over a half day or a full day.
During the half day programme participants will learn how to:

  • Identify what they looking for in a particular job and what an employer is likely to be looking for in a candidate – and how to make the ‘fit’.
  • Look at what criteria are being used to assess candidates and how to meet these.
  • Write a CV or application form (or both) and tailor the information as appropriate.
  • Prepare both as a candidate and interviewer
  • Enhance their confidence as a candidate.
  • Put some of this learning into practice during a 30 minute interview using real job descriptions and person specifications.

During the full day programme participants will cover all of the above and:

  • Have more of an opportunity to practice as a candidate.
  • Learn more about the skills of an interviewer including the structure and dynamics of questioning and listening, equal opportunities issues, and have more time to prepare for questions and answers
  • As a candidate have an opportunity to learn from a ‘video’ recording of their experience.

If you are interested in this training programme then please contact us directly (trainingforhealthandlife@ntlworld.com). The cost will depend on the size of the group and the venue. Interview skills are included in the SpR management training course held regularly at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. The next course will be held on May 10th-12th 2010. Suggest contact Margaret Thompson in the Education Centre at for further advice (01603 286885 or www.nnuh.nhs.uk and go to ‘education’)

Teaching and Presentation Skills

This is a one-day intensive training course to improve the skills and confidence associated with delivering a successful presentation. This will be useful whether you are giving a lecture, seminar or tutorial, or a presentation as part of an interview process, or even when asked to speak at a social event.

This training programme can be tailored to the needs of any group from foundation years to junior consultant.
The course has been developed using aspects of the Teaching Improvement Programme System (TIPS) and focuses on a before and after experience of two short presentations. The combination of knowledge about how to prepare a presentation, and an opportunity to put this into practice, is a powerful and valuable way of learning how to become a more successful teacher/speaker.

During the day you will learn how to:

  • Adapt your presentation for your audience
  • Improve the structure of your presentation
  • Develop a lesson plan
  • Enhance your confidence before and during a presentation. (“practice makes perfect”)
  • Recognise some of the factors which may influence your audience in terms of take home messages and learning outcomes.
  • Solicit, receive or give effective feedback/evaluation after a presentation or teaching episode.
  • Reflect on your own and the experience of others involved in the training day.
  • Practice some of these aspects by preparing for 2 short presentations

Interested in applying?

The cost will vary depending on the size of the groups and the venue. Please use either email (trainingforhealthandlife@ntlworld.com) or phone 01603 444133 for further details.