Hello Reader, We need to talk about diarrhoea. The verbal type, not the medical type. It's a common problem in interviews. I know because it was my problem too. The interviewer finished asking the question and without even taking a breath, I used to launch into answering. Silence is AWKWARD, right? I know I'm not the only one who has this problem. I've seen other versions. The classic: "That's a really good question, thank you very much" Or worse: "erm......uuuuuhhhhhh...aaaargh" Over the...

Hello Reader, I totally get it. Securing your dream NHS consultant job is a stressful process. Avoiding common mistakes during the interview will improve your chances of success. In this newsletter, we’ll cover three critical mistakes that candidates often make and tell you how to avoid them. Mistake 1: Assuming That The Panel Has Read Your CV Many candidates assume that the panel has thoroughly reviewed their CV and remembers every detail. This assumption means you'll miss opportunities to...

This is a special 3 part email series. If you missed the previous you can catch up by reading part 1 and part 2 here (they’re a 2 minute read). Yesterday I promised to tell you how to stand out from the pack as an interview candidate in 2023. Now I’ll be honest. It’s rather strange writing this because, not that long ago, I was stuck being the interview candidate who never got THAT call. My years as a trainee were anything but ‘standing out from the pack’. Every interview I did I seemed to...