Interview Questions.....

midwifemissy · #31 (**permalink**) 03-Feb-2008, 11:25

When I had my interview, the topic we were given was alcohol, we could write about anything connected to that, it didn't have to be midwifery related.

Not sure if that helps.

ems20 · #32 (**permalink**) 03-Feb-2008, 12:40

can anyone help i was wondering what is the diffrence between a community midwife and a hospital midwife? just being prepared for all interview questions

midwifemissy · #33 (**permalink**) 03-Feb-2008, 13:24

Originally Posted by ems20

can anyone help i was wondering what is the diffrence between a community midwife and a hospital midwife? just being prepared for all interview questions

A community midwife works in a small team with maybe 2 or 3 other midwives, they cover a particular area within the community, they visit post natal mum's and babies at home, check they are well, have no problims eg with feeding, depression, pain etc, and they do the heel prick on babies on day 5 ( PKU) they sometimes do home visits or help with clinics in other areas when needed. They are 'on call' on a rota to attend home births should any arise.

A hospital based midwife works soley in the hospital, either in the ante natal clinic, ante or post natal wards or delivery suite. Their duties really depend on where they are working.

I hope this is some help for you Ems, I hope it is. If you have any other questions, just ask and I will try to answer them

ems20 · #34 (**permalink**) 03-Feb-2008, 13:26

thanks soo much 4 all ur help ive got my interview tomoro and iam sooo nervous x

midwifemissy · #35 (**permalink**) 03-Feb-2008, 14:09

Your more than welcome hun, I remember that feeling well from when I had my interviews.

My advice...for what it's worth lol, is to try to relax as much as you can (sooo hard I know) listen to what they tell you before the interview carefully, smile at the tutors, take a couple of minutes to think about the question before you answer it, give as much info in your answer as you can, and if you think of something after you have answered a question, just ask if you can add something to your answer.

They know you will be nervous, and they won't mind at all (in my experience) Let your passion for midwifery shine through, I didn't get in following my interview, I falied the maths test that they had

, but I was told that the tutors could see how passionate I was, and I got in through clearing, so it really does make a difference

I wish you loads of luck for tomorrow, and don't forget to let us know how it went

Pauline x

ems20 · #36 (**permalink**) 03-Feb-2008, 14:55

did u take notes in with u to ur interview? i know u can take prompt cards in! can u take prompt cards in to the free writting exercise?? x

TallPoppy · #37 (**permalink**) 03-Feb-2008, 16:35

Originally Posted by ems20

can anyone help i was wondering what is the diffrence between a community midwife and a hospital midwife? just being prepared for all interview questions

Have a look in the midwives section at the bottom of our home page there are interviews with real midwives out in the community and in hospitals (and an Indepenent Midwife) so they will definatley tell you! Thatd look good at interview!

midwifemissy · #38 (**permalink**) 03-Feb-2008, 17:31

Originally Posted by ems20

did u take notes in with u to ur interview? i know u can take prompt cards in! can u take prompt cards in to the free writting exercise?? x

No, I didn't take anything into the interview or the essay writing with me, except for my enthusiasm that is

Cara · #39 (**permalink**) 15-Feb-2008, 19:57

Seeing how I have had my interview now thought I would let you know the questions I was asked.
Why do you want to become a midwife
What is the role of the midwife
What do you think the current issues are with midwifery and something about how the press portray midwifery(sorry already forgot the exact question)
How has your access course helped you prepare for Uni
If you were to be given an assignment and it was to be handed in for 4 weeks time, how would you prepare for it.
Oh and if we asked all your family and friends why I would make a good midwife what would they say and what would they say you may have problems with on the midwifery course.
Think that was it anyway hope it helps someone.

Blue · #40 (**permalink**) 16-Feb-2008, 19:46

This is wht I was asked at my interview.....

Why Midwifery and not nursing?
What does a community midwife do?
How would you cope with a tramatic birth such as still birth?
How do you relax?
What will the course bring to me?
Why do I want to be a Midwife?
How will I juggle the course and bringing up family/what support do I have?
What are my views on home births?

Loads! Felt like I was in there forever!! But did enjoy it!

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