Vet Interview Advice with Nerves

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Any advice on helping interview nerves. Daughter just had interview with SRUC and said that she felt that she was too happy and forgot what she was wanting to say although she was well prepped. To be fair it’s the first ever interviews she’s had to do for anything any tips or advice as Edinburgh is next week?

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Euapp

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by Skeachie

Any advice on helping interview nerves. Daughter just had interview with SRUC and said that she felt that she was too happy and forgot what she was wanting to say although she was well prepped. To be fair it’s the first ever interviews she’s had to do for anything any tips or advice as Edinburgh is next week?

First of all reassure yourself daughter that many applicants thought they mucked up and then go on to get offers, whilst others come out saying they thought they’d done really well and then get rejected. Worst comes to worst she treats SRUC as a trial run for the other vet schools.
Afterwards the best way to feel confident is to be prepared. There are loads of MMI resources for future vet students on line and the panel interviews just require basic knowledge of current issues and ethical problems and someone who shows their enthusiasm and determination.
On the actual day of the interview I’d say wear something comfortable. Schools say look smart, but honestly vet interviewers grade the candidate and not the clothes so as long as she is clean and tidy she will be fine.
If there’s a question that throws her a bit she shouldn’t panic. She should take a few breaths and say that it’s something she hadn’t thought about until now , or jokingly « that’s a tricky one, let me think a second » They are not looking for vets, but vet students so she’s not expected to know everything.
If she gets an ethical scenario and there are 3 players in the scenario she MUST address her reply considering all participants in order of their priority.
And finally, if one station doesn’t go to plan then she should try to put it behind her and move on to the next. They are all graded separately so she shouldn’t be thrown off by one error. If she can imagine that she is replying to an elderly family member who knows nothing of the vet med course or the work experience she’s done to prepare for it she may be able to relax a bit more.
A lucky charm in the pocket, or yours ( if you have one) lent to her for the day might be a comfort as well.
Best of luck to you and her🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

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Fraggle1

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by Skeachie

Any advice on helping interview nerves. Daughter just had interview with SRUC and said that she felt that she was too happy and forgot what she was wanting to say although she was well prepped. To be fair it’s the first ever interviews she’s had to do for anything any tips or advice as Edinburgh is next week?

I think it's a very normal thing to go through and it's something you get used to with time (even a mock interview rarely prepares you for the real deal!).Looking back is really helpful to know where to improve when done so with kindness to herself. Her being overly critical of her performance can do more harm than good. She should be proud of how far you've both come 🙂 x

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Janagleeson

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by Skeachie

Any advice on helping interview nerves. Daughter just had interview with SRUC and said that she felt that she was too happy and forgot what she was wanting to say although she was well prepped. To be fair it’s the first ever interviews she’s had to do for anything any tips or advice as Edinburgh is next week?

I havent heard back from SRUC yet, is it over??

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jen sha

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by Janagleeson

I havent heard back from SRUC yet, is it over??

My interview for them is next week, they likely send invites out in batches

(edited 3 months ago)

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ErasistratusV

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Being in a good frame of mind is excellent, people will respond to that. I wouldn't worry.

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