Diagnostic Radiography or radiotherapy applicants 2011

Hi
Has anyone applied at UCS?

I've got my first interview on 10th jan at UWE and i'm ****ting ittttt has anyone had an interview there or anywhere just to give me some advice on what to prepare for and also what to wear.

Thank youu!

I wish you all the best. Unfortunately I don't know what its going to be like because I have an interview there on the 14th March.

Did they tell you what your interview consists of?

All I can say is control the nerves. I panicked when I first found out I have an interview there and all I could do was imagine everything that could go wrong. However, nerves will no doubt make it worse. If you want to succeed, do your research, know exactly why you selected that course/university. Communication is important, good talking skills is vital.

As for clothing, dress smartly? but come across as yourself. After all they're more interested in you and what sort of person you are. Whether you have the right personality to empathise and take care of patients etc.

Good luck and let us know how it goes

What you wear doesn't matter in the slightest.
Last year I saw people in jeans or leggings and long tops. (I saw one girl in leggings and a top and leopard print pumps and she was made an offer) I also saw people in full suits but only one or two. I just stuck to smart pants and a shirt with a knitted vest over the top.

One thing I was told was to have your hair tied back, little to no make up on, no jewellery except for small stud earrings and a watch. This is what would be required when working in a hospital and subtly shows your understanding of this.

Oh no! i look like such a twit with my hair tied back lol. But thank you!

Was this at UWE or in general??

Thaaaaaaaaanks

I've got my first interview on 10th jan at UWE and i'm ****ting ittttt has anyone had an interview there or anywhere just to give me some advice on what to prepare for and also what to wear.

Thank youu!

Erm well a 30 minute writing task (oh dear) and 15 minute interview with 2 people. Thats what it said in the letter. the written task is about why radiography and all that. I am just really nervous haha

I'm more anxious about Exeter or Leeds though. They seem more tough but they're not till February

Thanks suek for you help earlier.

I now got an invite to a "selection and post application event" on the 5th of jan 10:00am at Hertfordshire. I have to stay there for 5 hours which includes a presentation, but the important bit is the admissions test and group exercise. I was expecting a regular interview from what I saw on ucas track. Then the letter through the post explained all of this. Has anyone done this sort of thing before? Should I still wear a suit? Or will black trousers, a shirt and a v-neck jumper be enough?

The unis I'm applying for are Cumbria, Salford, BCU and Derby. The last 3 choices are just in case really. At a push I have friends or family I could stay with if I went to those unis and go home at weekends.

Have you started your PS yet? I take it you're a mature student? I am way over the limit and not even started writing about my clinical visit or my interests. It's all about relevant experience and why I wanna do radiography. Must be 3 x the size it should be already. There's gonna be a hell of a lot of editing!

Salford I got rejected a few weeks ago for not saying enough about the professional role of a radiographer in my PS which was disappointing at the time and knocked my confidence a bit as I had an interview the following week at my first choice lol.

Bradford I have had an acknowledgment from to say they will be in touch soon.

Derby - invite to interview

BCU - nothing

With Salford I would take it as no news is good news. Would be ideal for you really if you could get in there wouldn't it. Have you been on any open days?

Salford I got rejected a few weeks ago for not saying enough about the professional role of a radiographer in my PS which was disappointing at the time and knocked my confidence a bit as I had an interview the following week at my first choice lol.

Bradford I have had an acknowledgment from to say they will be in touch soon.

Derby - invite to interview

BCU - nothing

With Salford I would take it as no news is good news. Would be ideal for you really if you could get in there wouldn't it. Have you been on any open days?

have you got a reply from salford yet? i read they interview all uk applicants.

When is your Derby interview?
Mines 16th of Feb.

i really want to go to salford, but haven't received any news yet. however, i've been invited for a group interview at bradford. i'm beginning to think that maybe salford wait until everyone has applied and then call their applicants for interviews.