Southampton BM4 Applicants 2016

There's an IBIS and a novotel down in town, and there's a unilink bus nearby which will bring you right to the uni. Otherwise check Air BnB in highfield/portswood areas.

congrats guys. what interview dates do you have? 7th or 8th?

Anybody got any interview queries/worries I can help with?


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Just the group part, but I suppose you can't really say much about it!

Haha not really, no! Just remember it's not something you can prepare for at all, but it's really not a big deal- lots of people really enjoyed it! Just relax and be yourself, basically!


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Any tips on the panel interview? Is it the standard 'why medicine?' questions or do they like to ask more awkward ones?

I've received an email from Warwick saying I may have an interview but only after I complete a volunteering survey. They are asking how man hours of voluntary work I've done in the last 2 years. Has anyone else got this? Did anyone else get an interview without having done many voluntary hours?

Their entry requirements include a minimum of 70 hours work experience in the last two years (up to the UCAS deadline). It doesn't have to be voluntary, it can be any relevant work experience.

What was everyone going to wear for the interview? I know they said smart so I was thinking of wearing a suit but I'm not sure if that's too formal.

What was everyone going to wear for the interview? I know they said smart so I was thinking of wearing a suit but I'm not sure if that's too formal.

What was everyone going to wear for the interview? I know they said smart so I was thinking of wearing a suit but I'm not sure if that's too formal.

Personally I'd much rather feel a bit too dressed up than too dressed down! I also find that wearing 'fancy interview clothes' gives me a bit more self-confidence: if I'm dressed to rock it, well maybe I will. Even if you've got a smart alternative to a suit, I would advise wearing something a bit special - maybe a new watch, belt, or shirt/blouse, or a special piece of jewellery, or even the special makeup that you hardly ever wear (special beard trim for blokes???) - that will give you the confidence boost.

For what it's worth, I'll be wearing a blouse/jacket/trouser combination not unlike this example, but with slimmer-cut trousers, no heels, and about two stone heavier than that model!

Is anyone else going to be doing the group task/interview at 9:30am on the 7th? I'm so nervous because it's so early- I'm worried that I'm still going to be half asleep!

Are you kidding? How will you cope with 8am ward rounds and nigh shifts if 9.30am is too early for an interview? Seriously thought of you struggle in the morning make sure you get an early night and get up earlier than you would so you have a couple hours awake and out of bed before the interview starts. Might sound obvious to some, but worth saying...

Are you kidding? How will you cope with 8am ward rounds and nigh shifts if 9.30am is too early for an interview? Seriously thought of you struggle in the morning make sure you get an early night and get up earlier than you would so you have a couple hours awake and out of bed before the interview starts. Might sound obvious to some, but worth saying...