Below are some of the questions you might be asked at interview. All are opportunities for you to show you're the most suitable candidate for the job. Give specific examples of when you demonstrated key skills like communication, teamwork, planning and organising, problem-solving, initiative and adaptability. Show enthusiasm, motivation and interest.
- Knowledge of vacancy/training programme
- Why have you applied?
- What qualities/skills do you have which you think would make you a good candidate?
- If you were recruiting for this training programme, what qualities would you look for?
- How has the Foundation Programme prepared you for this career?
- What reservations do you have about this specialty?
- Knowledge of the Trust/NHS
- What do you know about Health Education England North East?
- Why have you decided to apply to us?
- In what ways do you think you can make a contribution?
- What do you consider to be the main difficulties facing healthcare?
- Career motivation/direction
- Why have you applied for this training programme?
- What interests you most about this specialty?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
- What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
- What motivates you to give your greatest effort?
- Skills development
- Can you give me examples of positions of responsibility you have held and what you have learnt from them?
- What have you done that shows initiative?
- What kind of people do you find it difficult to work with?
- What skills have you developed during your Foundation Programme?
- Self-awareness
- Why should we employ you for this job?
- What are your 2 greatest weaknesses?
- What 2 or 3 accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
- In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
- How do you work under pressure?
- What is the biggest mistake you have made and what have you learnt from it?
- How would you describe yourself? Or tell me more about yourself.
- How do you think a colleague who knows you well would describe you?
- What kinds of decisions are most difficult for you to make?
- What makes you different from the other candidates I am interviewing today?