PGCE 2014 Applications (NOT FOR SPECIFIC INTERVIEW TASK DISCUSSIONS)

I assumed only one interviewer interviews applicants? I would be so nervous if there was more than one!

I assumed only one interviewer interviews applicants? I would be so nervous if there was more than one!

Hi, I had the email about a week ago and my interview is next Friday. I've only heard back from one of my choices so far so don't worry and yeh you can change date if you need to! For my interview at lincoln there is a individual interview, group task and we have to give a presentation to the other candidates! Scary stuff!!
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Hi, i have been doing the practice literacy and numeracy tests online and i know that on the literacy it says pass or fail but on the maths it just brings up all the questions you got correct or incorrect. how do you know if you pass?

Thanks! I'm going for primary, I'm so nervous! How was your interview? I'm hoping it's relaxed!


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Anyone know how seriously they take the literacy tests you do at the uni? I had to do one yesterday and whilst I'm not worrying about my spelling or grammar, after talking to some others I found out they made their answers subject specific whilst I didn't, so now I'm thinking I didn't really answer the question!

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try to calculate 60%.You must get 60%marks to pass.That's how they calculate i believe

try to calculate 60%.You must get 60%marks to pass.That's how they calculate i believe

I'm not just saying this but I experienced the exact same thing! I feel that I did much better on my maths, as my English I didn't really answer the question directly!

I would assume it is a small part of it and that if your interview went well, they wouldn't not accept you just because of your English content (presuming spelling, grammar and punctuation were fine).

Try not to worry too much, I keep thinking about what I should have said and done, but we can't change it now .

I am getting rather nervous for my interview tomorrow!

I have only ever done two interviews, both were like 10 mins long, this is 7 hours :|

I am getting rather nervous for my interview tomorrow!

I have only ever done two interviews, both were like 10 mins long, this is 7 hours :|

I am getting rather nervous for my interview tomorrow!

I have only ever done two interviews, both were like 10 mins long, this is 7 hours :|

Don't worry! They never end up being as bad as you imagine. I had a 6.5 hour long day yesterday so I know the feeling. It is a stupidly long day for an interview and I was exhausted afterwards. I felt so sick before hand as my stomach really plays up when I get nervous before interviews. It wasn't that bad though. Once you get in and meet people who are in the same position it tends to be fine and it helps me relax talking to people.

Easier said than done though, I know. I have another next Weds and I know I'll feel just as sick as nervous

Aw bless you, I felt the same. All you can do is get through it!

The majority of the day is laid back and you will have areas that aren't tested such as a tour of the Uni or a talk.

The main part is the 1-1 interview as that's where you can really shine.

Good luck!


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If it's anything like interview days I've been to, it won't be seven solid hours of pressure though, there's plenty of time to relax and chat to other applicants in between 1-1 interviews/presentations/tests etc, and I usually find that that makes you feel a bit calmer, and you feel a bit better before going into the interview and other things. They tend to have a bit of an opening chat/presentation as well, sometimes with refreshments - there's no point making the applicants so nervous that you don't see any of their real personalities, and I think most universities know that

I had two interview days, one of 4 hours, one of 5, and I think the interview/presentation/tests in total took up about an hour, all together. They've just got to get through everyone, so it's a long day sometimes!

Good luck