I found out about the interview at a short notice (mainly due to technical issues with my email) and was very worried. I listened to your video whilst doing other things and tried to follow the few things that I could in the given time and gave the interview in my car whilst on work. Safe to say that I passed the interview. You have been a great help and I can't thank you enough to express my gratitude. I told myseld that if I pass, I will leave you a comment, so here I am. Thank you once again. PS: one of the interviewers on the panel looked very much like you but due to my nerves I didn't look carefully enough. Got me thinking afterwards though.

@carolforde-johnston

6 ай бұрын

Well done @sallie6527 that is a great achievement as the places are competitive. I wish you well on your course. Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. 😊🍀

I was very nervous about the interview. But after watching this video and preparing well. I was successful and I start my first placement in A&E in October!

@carolforde-johnston

2 жыл бұрын

Well done!! Thank you for taking the time to post too. It's lovely to hear back from people after the interview. Wishing you every success over the course and in your career ❤

Good luck with your interviews! I hope the video helped. 😊

@sharonwhitelaw1315

2 жыл бұрын

Great help thanks 😊

@carolforde-johnston

2 жыл бұрын

@@sharonwhitelaw1315 Thank you so much 😊

Hi Carol, Thank you very much for your support and I appreciate making this video. I had my interview yesterday and I was successful on my interview and offered a place in different hospital. I applied as external candidate and got the job. I can't thank you enough 🙏🏾👍🏾

@carolforde-johnston

2 жыл бұрын

I am thrilled for you Naima - well done! Thank you for taking the time to feedback. Wishing you all the best on your future career journey xxx 😍

@naimaali4314

2 жыл бұрын

@@carolforde-johnston Thanks for replying. I will definitely buy your books in September. You deserve more.👍🏾

@carolforde-johnston

2 жыл бұрын

@@naimaali4314 Thank you so much xxxxx

@ouzi1212

2 жыл бұрын

Was this the birmingham hospitals university tna interview? What were the questions like?

@naimaali4314

2 жыл бұрын

@@ouzi1212 no sorry its in London

Got my interview tomorrow thanks for the video

@carolforde-johnston

6 ай бұрын

Hope the video helps and your interview goes well. 😊🍀

Your videos are really very nice and helpful. Your smile and positive speech gives me confidence to prepare for the best. It also builds a faith in myself that I can do it. I appreciate making this video. Thank you soo much :)

@carolforde-johnston

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback. Wishing you all the best in your interview ❤

Thank you so much for this video. It has been so helpful in preparing for my interview next week! :) Very clear and concise information passed over. Very appreciative 😊 x

@carolforde-johnston

2 жыл бұрын

I am so pleased to know that the video helped your preparation Nicola. Thank you for taking time to leave a comment. I really hope you do well next week in your interview. Good luck!

Thank you, Carol, your tips are so helpful. You are a very kind lady. Bless 🙏

@carolforde-johnston

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for feeding back that the video helped Mary Ann. I wish you all the best on your career journey ❤

Thank you very much for this video. This boosted me. Very prompt and informative.

@carolforde-johnston

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment Nimali, I'm glad you found it helpful. Good luck with any future interviews! 😊

Very helpful video.thank you so much for your kind information ❤👍

@carolforde-johnston

Жыл бұрын

Really glad you found that the video helped

This is so helpful, many thanks

@carolforde-johnston

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the positive comment, I'm glad it helps and wish you all the best in future interviews♥

Hi Carol, thank you for this video! I have my Interview in a few days, do you think it’s wise to bring my notes into the interview to fall back / refer back on as sometimes I struggle keeping to points ?

@carolforde-johnston

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, glad it helps. Usually you only have notes in front of you if you have a presentation or a portfolio of work to share, no notes to answer interview questions, so I'd say no. Don't worry if you're a bit nervous and go off the point a little, interviewers expect nerves. Just try your best and be confident that you've prepared. Some applicants go to interviews with no preparation. Perhaps use simple mnemonics to remember key points. I really hope it goes well. Let us know how you get on ❤

Hello would like to know could my application be refused because I'm only sitting my gcse maths in May? I've sent of my application and explained that I'm currently doing my maths. Could they still accept me. Many thanks love the video

@carolforde-johnston

Жыл бұрын

Hi Catrina is it for apprenticeship or UCAS pre-reg degree or nursing associate foundation degree? It will usually depend on Uni & course. You won't be offered a formal place without your GCSE but they may call you for interview and send offer pending result. I hope that helps. It's best to ring or email course programme lead or admisiion lead or course admin / contact email that you can find on line, as they would be able to answer for sure. Good luck with your application and interview. If they say you have to wait until result don't worry just apply after. Take care ❤

What good questions should I ask at the end of the interview?

@carolforde-johnston

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Zoe you could perhaps ask about the start date of the apprenticeship or a question about the placements you'll be working in are good questions. Good luck in your interview! 😊

@zoeperfettini3480

2 жыл бұрын

@@carolforde-johnston thank you!

before you begin, ponder this: Hidden costs of being in professions like this one are not made obvious by recruiters. And there are a lot of hidden costs that you will find out about further down the line: working unsocial hours will damage your social/family life, burn out, illnesses...yes, doing night (cemetery) shifts will have a detrimental effect on your body. A lot of NAs are guided by greed.. they believe it's an easy, glamorous job. Nothing can be further from the truth. Only in 2022 134 NAs left the register. My advice: do your own research...if it's for the money you are doing it...don't do it.

@carolforde-johnston

2 жыл бұрын

I agree nursing is a challenging profession, and I've had many ups and downs in my own career that I have shared on my career videos, but I've never regretted it. There are many career opportunities and you make a difference to people's lives. Nursing is not for everyone and I agree people must do their own research and connect on forums to see what the reality is like and hear from people who have completed courses and work in roles. Once registered, there are part time opportunities or agency work if you want more flexibility and they are not being offered with your current employer.