Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Look into company messaging and the credo

Interview Advice: Credo, Credo, Credo

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: I was an internal applicant so my process was slightly different but I would suggest to revise verbal, inductive and numerical reasoning exams because that will be part of the aptitude test you will have to complete.

Interview Advice: Research the company beforehand as you will be asked questions about it and Reed is a large company with many different departments that range from the well-known recruitment consultant side, to Reed in Partnership which deals with government tender contracts like my department which runs an NHS programme. Interview your interviewer as well, ask about support, plans, progress opportunities etc. Reed love to internally promote where possible. Interviews are not a one-way street either, finding out if the company is the right fit for you is just as important as the company finding out if you are the right fit for it.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Make sure to be detailed - provide examples of how you have demonstrated the qualities you claim to possess in a work environment. Also talk about what attracts you to the Blue Badge service, NOT KCC as a whole. There is no word limit so take advantage of that. The "Reason for applying" question should really be named the "Why we should hire you" question because that's really what they're asking.

Interview Advice: Wear a nice shirt (my interview was over MS Teams so it didn't matter what trousers I wore). I was asked questions about my experience with different IT software e.g Excel, my knowledge of GDPR, and more general questions about my skillset and what skills I used at my previous job.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: The apprenticeship is a good way to learn and equip you to be a children's social worker because you are learning on the job whilst you are doing all the academic side of things. This gives you a chance to apply theory whilst you are working. Make sure you are aware of the professional standards and what is needed for a role as a social worker.

Interview Advice: Be confident and clear and know your capabilities. Show case all the positive things you could bring as a role of a social worker.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Ensure you research the business function and updates in the field thoroughly

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Research the company well, especially the Credo. Find out more about what the role is and what the job entails.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Read the job description Don't lie Try not to over describe

Interview Advice: Be yourself Be a confident speaker Speak professionally Come across as someone with a personality

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Interview Advice: use the STAR model for interviews be yourself ask questions

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: You don't need any experience in coding. Just work on your logic, reasoning and communication skills.

Interview Advice: Communicate your thoughts clearly, explaining your reasoning and assumptions. Be honest if you don't know something.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Great and short process compared to other medical companies.

Interview Advice: Prepare well, learn about the company and be yourself in the interview process.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Sell yourself well

Interview Advice: Prepare

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Make sure you research and come equipped with company specific knowledge

Interview Advice: Know the credo!

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: be ready

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Be ambitious but humble

Interview Advice: Please speaks a decent level of english in addition to your native language

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Interview Advice: just be your self

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Do not stick to the standard application. Really show your unique motivation and enthusiasm for this role.

Interview Advice: Be yourself. Do not hesitate to show your unique skills that might not be relevant to the job at first glance. But they might be for your hiring manager. Diversity, courage and integrity are really valued at this company.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Explore your non-academic achievements

Interview Advice: Be comfortable, the office and colleagues are very relaxed and laid back

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Ensure you have researched the role and have evidence to back up why you would be suitable.

Interview Advice: Use the S.T.A.R technique for interview responses.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Get as much volunteering and/or work experience as possible, the more you have to talk about the better.

Interview Advice: Be happy and jolly, calm and collected! First impression is key; shake hand, eye contact, smile etc.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Do your research for the video interview, you will find there have been a lot of reviews and many frequently asked questions stated.

Interview Advice: Ask questions, you get to meet previous graduates (which I was unaware of) so if you can think of anything before you go that you would love to know that would be great.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: - research the role

Interview Advice: - be yourself - know your CV well - research the company beforehand

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Set aside a good amount of time to complete the application. It is a long process.

Interview Advice: It depends on who you get interviewed by as different senior managers interview different people. I had the Global managing director so my advice for him would be to stand your ground when he challenges you.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Highlight any content writing experience and emphasise your strengths.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, speak confidently about yourself and research the company.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Take your time, do not over think your answers. Be honest and showcase your personality as well as your skills.

Interview Advice: Try to be as calm and confident as possible. Research any legislation that is suitable for your role or any current media articles or themes that are current.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Be prepared for hard work

Interview Advice: Understand the care act in relation to occupational therapy

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Take time to complete your application, consider your reasons for applying and be clear about this within your application.

Interview Advice: Do your homework, review your application and consider why you are applying for the role.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: To ensure you don't downplay your skill set you hold in your application; those skills you hold already being in the job is a huge advantage. To ensure you include all relevant experience and not miss anything out as I knew that having worked in the health and social care sector for many years, I had gained alot of experience over time that I could apply to the degree. I struggle with selling myself, but actually, I think this was an important part of the application, as the course is very popular and I knew there would be lots of applicants. I think it is important to have confidence in your experience and skillls and to be able to be confident to put this on the form. I didn't do this initially as much as I perhaps could, but I went back to my application, reviewed it and added more information that was important in hindsight.

Interview Advice: Again to have confidence in the 1:1 interview to draw on cases you have worked on and think carefully prior to the interview about those cases that have challenged you/have been complex in nature for example. During the group interview, it is important to have read the case study well in advance so you feel prepped. There were a number of people at the group interivew so it is also crucial to feel confident to give your input and have your voice heard during the process, without talking over and interrupting other candidates.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Make sure you understand what you are aiming for and then make sure you put as much into it as you can so you can get as much out of it

Interview Advice: Reason for wanting to train in the position. Be honest with your responses Be active in your interview, you can ask questions

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Go for it.

Interview Advice: Keep calm and just be yourself.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: List all relevant work withing working with young people, and list your skills

Interview Advice: be confident and ask questions that you wish to know.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Be realistic in your thoughts of what the job is. Be ready for a lot of hard work Be honest

Interview Advice: Enjoy the process Be honest and open

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Open and Honest

Interview Advice: Why are you looking to work in care ?

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: You do not need experience, just a willing attitude to learn and a caring sense of enthusiasm due to the kids of people we work with.

Interview Advice: Be yourself, your experiences are nothing compared to the compassion and drive for this kind of job.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Open and honest

Interview Advice: To be clear on hours you are available for

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Be positive, be honest

Interview Advice: Be positive, ask questions, complete all forms correctly

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Give clear details

Interview Advice: Open and honest

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: include lots of detail and really highlight the strengths you have

Interview Advice: research the company and be enthusiastic

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Be clear and concise

Interview Advice: Be truthful

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Be yourself. Have a caring nature. Ask any questions that your not sure about.

Interview Advice: Answer questions as best you can.dress smartly. Explain how think you would make a good carer

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: A keen interest and understanding of the role. Hours and benefits offered.

Interview Advice: Make a list of questions you would like to ask,.

Industry: Medical and Social Care

Application Advice: Tailor your CV to the specific job role and highlight your transferable strengths and skills.

Interview Advice: Feel confident in your abilities and have self belief.

Industry: Medical and Social Care