Hi Reader, I chatted to one of my Academy members last week during our 1:1 coaching session. She was preparing for her consultant interview with just 10 days' notice and felt completely overwhelmed. "I'm so anxious that I have been thinking about pulling out of the interview!" As we talked through her prep, 3 critical issues emerged: She struggled to articulate her unique selling points with specifics She couldn't frame her clinical experience in a compelling way She was choosing examples...
3 months ago • 4 min read
I was sitting with Katy during our 1:1 coaching session last month. She was a final-year trainee, yet when I asked her to tell me about her unique strengths, she froze. "I'm just a standard trainee," she said. "I haven't really done anything special." Twenty minutes later, after some careful questioning, we'd uncovered three exceptional projects she'd led, a committee role where she'd made significant impact, and clinical expertise that set her apart from other candidates. The transformation...
4 months ago • 3 min read
I was on a call with one of my AYCI Academy members last week who was prepping for their consultant interview at a Tertiary London hospital. "I'm not even sure why I'm bothering," she confessed. "I know they've got an internal candidate. Everyone says she's the favourite." Her voice had that familiar blend of resignation and frustration I've heard many times. "The locum's been there for two years. They all love her. She's been there so long she's got her own mug in the staffroom and knows...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Our AYCI team is growing and we have an opportunity for you...Join Us As An AYCI Academy Coach!! We are looking for an AYCI Alumni to join our team as a Coach. If you loved being in the Academy and want to help others succeed in their interviews too, then this could be a great role for you. You can find out more by clicking the button below... Find Out More And Apply Here –Tessa Finchley, London, N3Unsubscribe · Preferences
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, The Paediatric Grid applications are happening RIGHT NOW. So I've put together something that'll help your colleagues who are applying... Fresh out of the oven, I've put together a Free 5-Day Email Course for people applying for Grid, it's called: Grid Guru: A 5-Day Crash Course To Mastering Your Grid Application To Get Shortlisted (Without Doing 25 Audits In 2 Weeks). And they can access it here: https://aceyourgrid.com/ Please share the link with anyone who might be...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It's time for Grid! The Paediatric Grid applications will be opening soon. And I've got you covered. (And if you aren't applying for Paediatric Sub-Specialty Training, well then this email isn't for you) Fresh out of the oven, I've put together a Free 5-Day Email Course for you: Grid Guru: A 5-Day Crash Course To Mastering Your Grid Application To Get Shortlisted (Without Doing 25 Audits In 2 Weeks). And you can access it here: https://aceyourgrid.com/ Please share the link with...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, This week's Live Coaching Session on Sunday will give some of you a chance to have time with our faculty. You can use the time to practice questions, or to troubleshoot in front of a group. If you'd like to put yourself forward for the Live Coaching Spotlight, please complete this form.The form can be completed any time during the day before the session (i.e. Saturday). You have to submit the form to be able to be in the spotlight. As a reminder, if you're at the top of the...
10 months ago • 1 min read
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...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
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...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read