Helppppppppppppp!!!

When i left my job seven years ago to have my youngest son myself and my partner decided that i wouldn't return back to work, ive been a stay at home mum ever since and also been helping with the paperwork of my partners building company. My partner now subs to another company so there isn't really any thing for me to do.
Well to cut the story a bit shorter for you all i decided it's about time i did something i applied for a job as a phlebotomist ( you might want to google that) the hours are great and would mean that the kids wouldn't suffer and neither would the dog. I didn't hold out much hope as although my last job was working in a care home for adults with learning difficulties and challengeing behavour i dont have any experiance,although the job requires no previous experiance and offers on the job training.
Anyway heres the thing ive been shortlisted for an interview ARGHHHHHHHHHHH , the job is for the NHS so does anyone know what to expect, what might i be asked? any help will be greatly welcomed.
The last interview i had for my previous job was very casual, this one is going to be with 3 people i am already nervous and excited.

~*~*~*CONGRATULATIONS!!~*~*~*...now make yourself a cuppa & chill...

You've done the hard part (I've heard NHS app forms are a killer!) & you obviously impressed them to get an interview, so I would suggest rereading the job spec & make sure you know as much as possible about the job & why you make a suitable candidate.  The most common interview questions are what do you know about the job? & what makes you think we should hire you/you're suitable for the job.  They will always ask you at the end if you have any questions & you should always try to ask a least one, this will show you're interested & have paid attention to what they've been saying.

There's plenty of help of the internet if you google interview help!!

Wishing you lots of luck & success, let us know how you get on! Good Luck!!!

thankyou,

I applied for 2 jobs as a phlebotomist at 2 different hospitals, ive just recieved an email saying that ive been shortlisted for the other one as well so so ive got an interview on the 16th and 17th one of them has a test the other doesn't so fingers crossed.
i didn,t think i'd been shortlisted as i applied ages ago so it was a bit like waiting for a bus none come along then you get 2.

Well done you.  How exciting!  First of all, don't panic, of course you'll be nervous but nerves can kibosh a good interview - the fact you've been invited to interview means you've met their criteria, and you're a serious contender for the job. 

Any good interview will consist of input of 20% interviewer/80% interviewee so make sure you have plenty to say!  Ensure you research the job/department well so you know exactly what you're there for.  Do not be afraid to make notes and take these in with you (most people go blank when faced with an interview board).  You should also prepare a list of questions you want to ask them - an interview is as much for you to decide whether you want the job as it is for them to decide whether you're the person for the job. 

Make sure you are aware of any skills that you have which are transferable to this position (i.e. patience/empathy/ability to talk to people at all levels).  They will probably ask what skills you have and how they relate to this particular job, why you want the job, why you want to work for the NHS, what do you know about the NHS, they may give you scenarios (i.e. what would you do if.............?), where do you see yourself in X yrs time.

Be confident, be prepared, and most of all just be yourself.

Good luck, please let us know how you get on

If you've been shortlisted you are halfway there. having a history in care work will also go in your favour. Dont worry about the fact you were a stay at home mum, many do it and its a very worthwhile job :-)
have a look on the internet, do some research about the job, training etc. Always looks good to know a little bit before you start. Find a good comfortable outfit to wear at the interview- first impressions make a lasting impression and just be calm and youself. I have always found being open and honest a great way in interviews. If you are not sure on something ask them to repeat or explain. Good luck, let us know how you get on :-)

Well done you!

A while ago a friend gave me some very simple but valuable advice about interview technique.

In short - don't forget to breath! It's very common to either clam up or waffle when you're nervous at answering questions etc. And when you're a little tense your oxygen supply is working in overdrive so a few deep breaths before you speak gives you time to compose yourself and like in my case helps stop the embarrassing face redness!
It's always helpful to have a few questions to ask about different aspects of the job or workplace, such as - the provision for training.

Thumbs up and fingers crossed!

Firstly , read the job specification and description and then take each point and find a way which you can show you have knowledge/experience .
Go on the Trusts web site and see what is happening , any new developments and latest news  .
Find out which hospitals and clinics are in this trust and which areas come under the Trust .
Can you drive and do you have a vehicle at your disposal ? You may need to travel to GP surgeries and clinics .
Buy an A4 file and plastic A4 envelopes and put in an up to date CV in the front followed by any certificates relevant to the job description/specification . ie GCSE's .
Check your spelling and punctuation in your CV.
Being an at-home Mum is not a negative , it has given you lots of experience with children .
Find out excatly what the test involves .

Good luck -if you can't answer a question don't panic and be honest . Don't forget to smile and make eye contact .Go smart but not overdressed .

thankyou for the advice,

they have sent me today a health questionaire with questions about all sorts on there, my worry now is that there is a question about epilepsy, i had focal epilepsy when i was younger i only had a hanfull of fits and then i was put on tegratol for 2 years and weaned off it i havent had a fit for 19 years and recieve no treatment or see any one for it, it was basically put down to puberty.
obviously i'm going to have to disclose this do you think i'ts going to have a major effect on my application.

thanks all

No , not at all but do tell them as you don't want to with-hold info that they later find out .
Good luck .

They cannot discriminate for something like this - it's just something they need to be aware of.

Got everything crossed for you

You've probably know this but I thought I'd mention it anyway.  Whatever you've written on your application form will give  the interviewers a basis to ask you further questions, so have a couple of extra examples ready and it might sound odd but know your application inside out.

Good luck :-)

I Would just like to thank everyone for there advice i had 2 interviews lined up one yesterday and one today, well i totally mucked up the one yesterday i forgot to take all my police check stuff i was just so nervous, the one today i wasn't nervous at all i think i had convinced myself that i am just useless at interviews, anyway had the interview at 1.30 and was offered the job at 4.30 so i am in shock.
anyway just have to wait for police check and references to be sorted then i will have a start date.

So thank you all

Well done :-)  I expect you will have beaten a lot of competion.

> i wasn't nervous at all i think i had convinced myself that i am just useless at interviews, anyway had the interview at 1.30 and was offered the job at 4.30 so i am in shock.
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congratulations!! i have found that that attitude seems to be the one that works lol, my last interview i was off my face on pain killers after my surgery, apparently i did extremely well, personally i cannot recall...

Congratulations!! Its such a good feeling when you get that call isnt it!! Well done!! :)

Oh wow. big congrats.x

Well done you, that is fab news.. Hope you're cracking open the bubbly as we speak.
Let us know when you get a start date..

WOW!! A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU! WELL DONE!!!!

Looking forward to hearing all the details of your new job, staff & boss...do you have go out out & buy a new work wardrobe? How exciting!