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Reply 20

MvcLaw

Those who have gotten through to interviews, what are you doing for interview prep?

Reply 21

Plain1

Original post by MvcLaw

Those who have gotten through to interviews, what are you doing for interview prep?

Probably I'll do some mock interviews using star. Star technique is difficult haha. I can never think of examples on things I've done. I'm so forgetful. I write down some things I can talk about.

Reply 22

username2971552

Anyone still not heard back? I’m starting to worry now it’s almost been two weeks :frown:

Reply 23

GraceApparently

Literally same! Might have to email them to chase up I think :frown:

Reply 24

username2971552

I emailed them about a few days ago and they said we should know by mid November because they’re still setting a pass mark but I don’t understand if some people know if they’ve passed etc etc

Reply 25

GraceApparently

Original post by Jess_1230

I emailed them about a few days ago and they said we should know by mid November because they’re still setting a pass mark but I don’t understand if some people know if they’ve passed etc etc

Yeah, you’re right, it’s a bit odd to be fair

Reply 26

Plain1

Next week. I'll probably just write some notes. I've been a bit unwell so haven't prepared

Reply 27

Plain1

Definitely do that, that's what they're looking for. They want people who have behaviours that align with theirs.

Reply 28

Aspiringstar

How was your interview and what questions did they ask?

Reply 29

MvcLaw

As much as I’d like to give a full list of questions, I don’t think it’s fair that a few of us were the first and didn’t have that advantage

Reply 30

Aspiringstar

Original post by MvcLaw

As much as I’d like to give a full list of questions, I don’t think it’s fair that a few of us were the first and didn’t have that advantage

No problem I absolutely understand. I did not received a call during my scheduled interview time. Did anyone e lil se experienced the same?. Although I have sent an email about this but did not heard anything back.

Reply 31

MvcLaw

I didn’t have that issue, I got a call at the time they stated. Hopefully they respond to your email to reschedule.

Reply 32

Plain1

Original post by MvcLaw

As much as I’d like to give a full list of questions, I don’t think it’s fair that a few of us were the first and didn’t have that advantage

I agree with this. It's not fair that people who have an interview later have an advantage. I knew people who would have given me all the questions but I didn't ask. If I don't get an offer then it's on me to improve. Having the questions beforehand wouldn't have helped, they don't want you to be prepared or to read from a script. Use the information they sent in the email and hope for the best.

Reply 33

Rvm

Original post by Plain1

Agreed, I had my interview yesterday. Good luck everyone, hope we all do enough to be a part of next year’s cohort.

Reply 34

FutureTuition

Original post by Aspiringstar

The same thing happened to me today; interview was scheduled for this morning and no phone call. Have you had a response to your email yet?

Reply 35

MvcLaw

Can I just start by saying how disgusted I am by some of the behaviour of people on this thread? I’ve had people message me, asking for interview questions and people PRETENDING to have had their interviews, to make me discuss questions with them.

This behaviour is unacceptable, and is cheating. I will be emailing SDIP recruitment about this, it is truly an insult to the scheme that focuses on equality and diversity for people to cheat so unfairly.

Reply 36

Plain1

Original post by MvcLaw

Yeah I feel the same. It is so manipulative.

Reply 37

moss-crowd

Original post by Plain1

Yeah I feel the same. It is so manipulative.

Original post by MvcLaw

I have had this too, it has made me so uncomfortable. The person messaged me on here and was so persistent. When I didn’t reply, they messaged me three times in a row!

Reply 38

Plain1

Original post by moss-crowd

I have had this too, it has made me so uncomfortable. The person messaged me on here and was so persistent. When I didn’t reply, they messaged me three times in a row!

I didn't realise at first. :frown:

Reply 39

MvcLaw

Original post by moss-crowd

I have had this too, it has made me so uncomfortable. The person messaged me on here and was so persistent. When I didn’t reply, they messaged me three times in a row!