Queens / Magee University of Ulster Nursing 2014 intake

Original post by ClaireBear93

How did your interview go, I've got one on Friday? :smile:

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I'm not sure how it went at all to be honest. It was very hard to read the faces of the two people who were interviewing me, they just sort of stared at me blankly while I was answering the questions, so it's very difficult to gauge whether I was saying the right things. I suppose that's the way for most interviews, but I came out not really knowing how I had done. Also, they were a lot less friendly than I thought they would be, I tried to strike up conversation with them when I went in but they weren't very engaging. They were running behind though at the time so maybe they were trying to get through everyone as quick as possible.
So yeah, I'm not holding my breath but I'm also not completely writing it off. I mentioned most of the points I was wanting to get across so it was okay that way I suppose.

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Original post by tedbunny

I'm not sure how it went at all to be honest. It was very hard to read the faces of the two people who were interviewing me, they just sort of stared at me blankly while I was answering the questions, so it's very difficult to gauge whether I was saying the right things. I suppose that's the way for most interviews, but I came out not really knowing how I had done. Also, they were a lot less friendly than I thought they would be, I tried to strike up conversation with them when I went in but they weren't very engaging. They were running behind though at the time so maybe they were trying to get through everyone as quick as possible..

I second everything you just said! Not engaging.. at all. I know I can't blame the interviewers and it sounds horrible but I really wish I had got two different people lol

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Who did you have on your interview panel? Last year mine were very friendly and approachable. However I do agree they don't give anything away about whether or not your ticking their boxes!

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Original post by Butternuts

Who did you have on your interview panel? Last year mine were very friendly and approachable. However I do agree they don't give anything away about whether or not your ticking their boxes!

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They had about 7 different panels running that day so I wouldn't be surprised if it differs from one to the other. But I like I said, they were running behind on my day, so I wouldn't be surprised if that was why they were quite abrupt when I went in.
I had Wesley, who is apparently really lovely as a teacher - or so I have heard, and to be fair he was far more conversational and friendly than the woman I had.
It threw me at the start so my first answer was a bit jumbled but I got into the rhythm of things after.

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You could only do your best so be happy with yourself no matter what. Who knows, I remember last year the man said to me they were running late but I'd still get my full 20mins so they seem to be pretty fair that way! I suppose it's a bit monotonous for them interviewing 1600 people as well as having the stresses of still teaching nursing students and coping with their usual jobs!

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thealy

Anyone had Magee interview yet

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I have my UU interview soon and despite tearing my house apart I cannot find my GCSE results anywhere. It'll take me 10 days to order new certificates but by then the interview will have been and gone. I have my A level results and my BSc degree certificate, would that suffice - as I'm assuming they are general instructions sent to everyone - or will I be refused an interview on the day?

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I had my Queens interview on Monday. The panel were lovely and very encouraging. My Magee interview is on the 12th March.

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Original post by tedbunny

I have my UU interview soon and despite tearing my house apart I cannot find my GCSE results anywhere. It'll take me 10 days to order new certificates but by then the interview will have been and gone. I have my A level results and my BSc degree certificate, would that suffice - as I'm assuming they are general instructions sent to everyone - or will I be refused an interview on the day?

Try contacting uu and explaining your situation to them. If you have a levels and a degree then that alone show you will have gcses so hopefully they will be okay about it :-)

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Original post by Butternuts

Try contacting uu and explaining your situation to them. If you have a levels and a degree then that alone show you will have gcses so hopefully they will be okay about it :-)

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I don't suppose you know the correct email to contact? I just sent an email through to the registry office and apparently whoever manages that is on leave. The admissions contact is called clearing so not sure if it's the correct one, or do I contact the health and life sciences department directly? The way my work hours are at the moment I won't have time to contact them by phone.

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Sorry I'm not sure as I didn't apply to uu, il have a look online and see if I can find any email addresses to contact though :-) I prefer emailing people as I hate making phone calls they make my face go so red!!

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Is this the one you emailed already? - [email protected]

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Original post by Butternuts

Is this the one you emailed already? - [email protected]

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I've thrown them an email at that address, hopefully it'll get through. Admissions was the one that got bounced back.
Thank you so much for your help! :smile:

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[email protected]

That's the email address for the head of nursing school if you wanna jump straight to top :-) and no problem whatsoever... :-)

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Original post by Butternuts

[email protected]

That's the email address for the head of nursing school if you wanna jump straight to top :-) and no problem whatsoever... :-)

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I managed to get in touch and they said everything should be fine. I can do the interview without them but would have to produce them if I'm made an offer. :smile:

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