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So now i'm done with my exams, i'm kind of wanting to prepare for my gap year and I have a few things in mind, firstly and most importantly I think I will need to improve my UKCAT score (685 last year) and then improve my personal statement. On top of this I will try to find a job/work experience in health care.
Is it more common to get a full time job or work experience in health care, i hear a lot of people apply to become a HCA. How competitive is this/is it relatively easy to get the job and do other options exist, such as?
Also I obviously haven't got my grades yet which is why I'm reluctant to start planning everything like through gap medics (which I plan to do towards the end of the gap year, probably around now in a years time), interview mentor/courses, UKCAT courses and apply for positions throughout the NHS because I heard from other sources that it may take at least 3 months of searching to get a job.
Finally, is there anything I should be focusing on right now that I haven't mentioned above, anything I might be doing wrong in my plan for my upcoming gap year?
Sorry, the posts a bit long. Thought I could seek advice from the experienced!
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- 24-06-2014 12:44
(Original post by hl7495)
Hi i was like you i had a gap year etc dont worry about getting a hca job i worked part time in a shop through the week and volunteered ar my hospital of a weekend l. Apply now to become a volunteer at your local trust its really easy to get on there are alqays places availible even just on reception or as a guide you have to get crbd etc first anyway so it should fall nicely to start in september. Basically do as many hours as you want really even if its just two in the evening or whateveril i gained a lot from thst even thouhh at the time ist seemed a bit pointless because i couldnt do much i was amazed when i was writing things down to discuss at interview and it keep yoy focused on what this year is about. In my lical cluster of hospitals once you work 50 voluntary hours you can apply to become a bank hca which could be handy for a littke extra momey when you go to uni and you basically work when you want! If theres any specific advice on personal statments you want thwn you can pm me. And ukcat just dont be scared of it relax and take it for what it is ita a guessing game anyway
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- 27-06-2014 13:28
Hi guys,
I'm reapplying this year too! Currently going to start with the UKCAT and get a better score (got 640something last time) and then look around for jobs and work experience.
I've been researching a bit on HCA jobs, but what exactly does it entail?
What other jobs/volunteering/work experience do you think will make me stand out?
Also, anyone who applied to Scottish universities, do you think there's anything different they look out for? I'm south of the border, so I'm contemplating whether it's worth applying there or whether it will be a waste.
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- 27-06-2014 17:06
Hi everyone,
I am also looking to re-apply like pretty much everyone else here, but just had a question as to which medical universities has the highest gap year intake, so basically which universities would I have the best chances when applying to, following the gap year?
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- 27-06-2014 18:05
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Hi everyone,
I am also looking to re-apply like pretty much everyone else here, but just had a question as to which medical universities has the highest gap year intake, so basically which universities would I have the best chances when applying to, following the gap year?
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- 28-06-2014 15:11
Hey everyone, in a bit of a dilemma atm!
I'm currently working as a teaching assistant in a primary school and am due to start uni on 22nd September. My contract states that I must give 4weeks notice before I leave.
Initially the plan was to hand in my notice 4 weeks before the beginning of the summer holidays so I was going to hand it in this coming Monday. However, I realised I wouldn't be paid for the summer holiday period and I could really do with the money for uni. I have 3 weeks of term-time in September that I could work before uni starts, so would it be okay (albeit unprofessional) to only give 3 weeks of notice?
Or could I post my resignation letter during the last week of the summer hols making it 4 weeks?
I know I've rambled loads but any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance
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- 28-06-2014 15:18
(Original post by MissJayySee)
Hey everyone, in a bit of a dilemma atm!
I'm currently working as a teaching assistant in a primary school and am due to start uni on 22nd September. My contract states that I must give 4weeks notice before I leave.
Initially the plan was to hand in my notice 4 weeks before the beginning of the summer holidays so I was going to hand it in this coming Monday. However, I realised I wouldn't be paid for the summer holiday period and I could really do with the money for uni. I have 3 weeks of term-time in September that I could work before uni starts, so would it be okay (albeit unprofessional) to only give 3 weeks of notice?
Or could I post my resignation letter during the last week of the summer hols making it 4 weeks?
I know I've rambled loads but any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance
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My mum's a teacher and i know that when she moved schools even though she handed her notice in at her old place she did get paid over the holidays however i've just realised that might have been from the new place she was starting at.
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- 28-06-2014 16:27
(Original post by ameelia22)
Very very awkward dilemma indeed. I wouldn't only give 3 weeks, no. I'm assuming some staff already know that you're not continuing working there after summer? Perhaps this is something you could talk to one of them about?
My mum's a teacher and i know that when she moved schools even though she handed her notice in at her old place she did get paid over the holidays however i've just realised that might have been from the new place she was starting at.
Consider yourself very fortunate to be in a position where you get paid for having a 6 week holiday!
Haha that's why I'm reluctant to hand in my notice just yet!
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- 30-06-2014 20:44
(Original post by apple42)
Hi everyone,
I am also looking to re-apply like pretty much everyone else here, but just had a question as to which medical universities has the highest gap year intake, so basically which universities would I have the best chances when applying to, following the gap year?
Thank you very much in advance for your help!
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- 01-07-2014 15:46
Reapplicant here
I have a bit of a predicament and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts/ advice. Okay so I had applied to volunteer with vitalise at the beginning of September and I'm halfway through their process of crb checks etc. However I now have the opportunity to go to South Africa for 3 weeks at the end of August with a project that raises HIV awareness, which would mean that I can't go to Vitalise. I could possibly volunteer with Vitalise the week after although this would mean I'd be cutting it extremely fine for writing a personal statement. Another option is to volunteer with one of them after October 15th and write about how I plan to do that in my ps as I'm planning (as long as I get a good UKCAT score - it was reasonable last year) to apply to unis that place a large emphasis on UKCAT and academics. Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts? Which do you think would be a more valuable experience?
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(Original post by Fay3ll3n)
Reapplicant hereI have a bit of a predicament and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts/ advice. Okay so I had applied to volunteer with vitalise at the beginning of September and I'm halfway through their process of crb checks etc. However I now have the opportunity to go to South Africa for 3 weeks at the end of August with a project that raises HIV awareness, which would mean that I can't go to Vitalise. I could possibly volunteer with Vitalise the week after although this would mean I'd be cutting it extremely fine for writing a personal statement. Another option is to volunteer with one of them after October 15th and write about how I plan to do that in my ps as I'm planning (as long as I get a good UKCAT score - it was reasonable last year) to apply to unis that place a large emphasis on UKCAT and academics. Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts? Which do you think would be a more valuable experience?
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- 03-07-2014 00:22
Can successful re-applicants tell me what kind of jobs did they do during the gap year? I am really struggling to find a suitable job as almost all of them require previous nursing experience. Can you please tell me which jobs are the easiest to get because all I want is a paid job in hospital environment. Thanks
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- 03-07-2014 23:47
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Can successful re-applicants tell me what kind of jobs did they do during the gap year? I am really struggling to find a suitable job as almost all of them require previous nursing experience. Can you please tell me which jobs are the easiest to get because all I want is a paid job in hospital environment. Thanks
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- 06-07-2014 03:15
(Original post by jollygood)
Can successful re-applicants tell me what kind of jobs did they do during the gap year? I am really struggling to find a suitable job as almost all of them require previous nursing experience. Can you please tell me which jobs are the easiest to get because all I want is a paid job in hospital environment. Thanks
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- 06-07-2014 11:21
(Original post by ameelia22)
Very few, if any, universities give you "extra credit" or a "better chance" for being a gap year applicant / having achieved grades
In other words, if your achieved A2 Grades are spectacular, you DO benefit
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(Leeds managed to **** this up spectacularly this year).
Horrible miss I know, but it was your mistake - don't blame Leeds for this
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And actually it's not the fact that your taking a gap year that will boost your chances, it's a combination of more experience, more maturity and stronger focus.
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The best thing you can do, as the same with any applicant is apply to your strengths.Last edited by Parent_help; 06-07-2014 at 11:34. -
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- 06-07-2014 12:31
St. Andrews prefer applicants with grades already... Definitely consider it as they explicitly say this.
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- 06-07-2014 22:55
Does anyone know if there is a thread for 2015 medical re-applicants already set up?
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- 06-07-2014 23:26
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Does anyone know if there is a thread for 2015 medical re-applicants already set up?
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