The Interview Flashcards
Why are you applying for this job?
I’m applying for this role because I want to help people, and through that have a fulfilling, stable and rewarding career.
Why are you leaving your profession?
I’m leaving my profession because I’m looking for something new, and fulfilling. Although I do enjoy my job in the bar and as a freelancer, covid has made me reorganised my priorities and made my realise that its not viable for me to continue on with very little job security. And being here means I can continue to interact with the public, do something to help others and continue to learn.
Tell me about yourself.
I’m Hannah Simmons. I’m a friendly, bubbly person who’s looking to help others. I love drawing, I love art. I love learning which is probably why I love art so much because there is always something to improve on and a goal to work towards. I’m a very curious person, I always like to know more about everything. I love listening to people’s experiences.
What do you know about the Royal Stoke?
I know it’s one of the biggest hospitals in the country and its a teaching and research hospital. So I should be in good hands here for this apprenticeship.
What can you bring to the role?
As I have had past experience working with public I can bring my knowledge of working with the public. I’m a great listener, and communicator because of this.
I have record keeping abilities because part of my work at the 13 club which involves stock control and recording sales figures down.
I’m also someone who is quite organised as you have to be when your working under pressure because you need to know where things are so you can be quick and efficient.
I love learning, always have done, and this role will allow me to learn, new technical skills and improve on my skills already.
Tell me about your Weaknesses?
My biggest weakness at the moment is struggling to keep a healthy work/ life balance. I enjoy working, it something that satisfies me as a person, that I’m useful, but I’ve come to realise that I have to schedule timeout for myself to do something I enjoy so I don’t reach burnout and thus makes me more productive at work.
How did you hear about this role?
I came across it on the NHS jobs site. When I saw it was an apprenticeship, I had to apply because I could learn something new and it would be hands on and practical.
Why should we hire you?
I’m someone who is always willing to learn, to take feedback and criticism in order to improve. I already have some of the qualities the position is looking for from my time working freelance and in a Bar.
So after the apprenticeship is over where would you like to be?
I would like to get my Pharmaceutical registration I can practice and hopefully stay working here.
What motivates you?
Helping others. I come from a very caring family. My mother is a nurse. So I guess it’s in my blood. I had training to be a graphic design because I wanted to help people put together a brand for their business. When someone gets injured at work, or something goes wrong, I’m the first person there to help out. I just enjoying helping. Whether it’s in a more abstract way, or in a direct way, it’s always been something that’s there.
What would your boss say about you?
He would say I’m a hard worker, someone who is always willing to do her best, someone always willing to learn and improve. He would say I’m good with people, I’m reliable. If someone had booked the functional hall and it’s was two days ahead, my boss could text me and ask me to work it and I would. If someone’s off sick he could contact me and I would work it.
Sell me this pen.
Is this a wolf on wall street reference?
Well, how long have you been looking for a pen for?
Why do you want a pen?
What are you specifically looking for within a pen?
What does owning a pen mean to you?
What type of work environment do you like?
I like a fast pace, supportive environment where there is always something to do, something new to learn and where people around you are positive and friendly.
What’s the most difficult decision you’ve had to make?
Giving up my pursuit of being an artist. I couldn’t get anywhere which would keep me permanent because of Covid, and unfortunately you can’t live on nothing. It doesn’t mean I’m going to stop drawing, but it means that I can’t devote everything to it. And thats okay because maybe it was never meant to be and I gave it my all and it didn’t happen and now I can be great help elsewhere.
How do you deal with disappointment?
I just have to deal with it and find a new plan, or something that works for you. You’ve got to move on.
