What makes a good job applicant?

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What makes a good job applicant?
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• Aims
• Overall recruitment process
• Common mistakes / omissions
• How to improve
• Where to find help

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• Recruitment process at a glance
• Advertising
• Candidates apply
• Short listing
• Candidates informed
• Interviews
• Candidates informed
• Pre-employment checks
• Candidate commences employment

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• Advertising
• Use NHS Jobs standard application form for all
  vacancies
• External publications rarely used
• Typically a 2 week closing date

http//www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/advancedsearch.cgi
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• Applying
• Paper applications are no longer accepted
• Read Job Advert, Job Description and Person
  Specification thoroughly
• Fully complete all sections of the application
  form
• Strong supporting information
• Take care look at spelling, grammar, capital
  letters
• Use appropriate references
• Use vacancy contact details

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• Short listing
• Positive about Disabled applicants
• Recruiting Managers do not see any personal
  information
• If successful, read email thoroughly as it gives
  important instructions on what to do next
• If unsuccessful, seek feedback to improve on
  next application
• Dont be disheartened if not short listed keep
  trying

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• Preparing for Interviews
• Re-read the job description and person
  specification
• Research the ward / department
• Role play interview
• Think of questions for the interview panel
• Prepare necessary documents
• Know details of interview

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• Day of the interview
• Double check documents
• Dress smartly
• Leave in plenty of time
• Answer questions clearly and slowly dont be
  afraid to ask for clarification
• Good eye contact
• Turn off mobile
• Show clear understanding of the role

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• Outcome of interview
• Will be notified by phone or letter
• If unsuccessful, seek feedback
• If offered the post, entitled to time to think
• If successful, pre-employment checks will need to
  be carried out

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• Commencing work / induction
• Receive confirmation paperwork prior to starting
  work
• All employees must attend a 2 day induction
• Managers are responsible for on-going job
  training / further induction

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• Common mistakes
• Weak personal statement
• Lack of understanding the role
• Scenario based questions
• Spelling / grammar
• 3rd party getting involved
• General attitude
• Questions at interview

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• How to improve
• Take plenty of time
• Thoroughly read recruitment paperwork
• Ask somebody to read through application
• Dont leave things until the last minute

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• Where to find help
• NHS Careers
• www.dayinthelife.org.uk
• Work experience
• Volunteering
• NBT Extra
• Care homes

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