Interview Day Help!!!!!

sae156 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-Mar-2008, 00:24

Please can anyone help...

I've found out I've got an interview at Bangor Uni on 3rd April, and I'm really panicking about it!
Can anyone suggest any journals/literature/news websites for me to read, and has anyone had an interview at Bangor? I'm really worried about the maths test (I had a look on the BBC Bitesize website, and didn't realise how rusty my maths was!) and the essay - all they've said is that it will be something related to Midwifery or Health Care - any tips? Has anyone had to do a similar essay?

Any help would be greatly appreciated... there's only so much wine I can drink to calm the nerves!

Sally

Noo · #2 (**permalink**) 09-Mar-2008, 08:35

We did an essay at leeds... it asked for the qualities we believed were needed in a midwife.

sae156 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-Mar-2008, 23:13

Thanks very much for that... I think I'm making too much out of it and worrying myself unduly! Just conscious that this is the only place I've applied for, so the pressure's on to do well...

TallPoppy · #4 (**permalink**) 09-Mar-2008, 23:23

If you want any help with researching and putting your essay together Im happy to help x

sae156 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-Mar-2008, 23:35

That's really nice of you - thanks! I'm just worried that I won't know enough about the topic they give to me on the day... not sure if there's anything specific I should be reading up on!

Also, I don't know which journals I should be reading to revise the current issues surrounding the NHS - any tips on that? Or any websites I can look at... I've spent a fair few hours this week trawling the internet for help (after coming home from work having worked 12 hour shifts!). Not quite pulling my hair out just yet, but getting there!

Monroe · #6 (**permalink**) 10-Mar-2008, 16:28

Hi chick there is no need to stress yourself trwaling the internet, you are a member of a fantastic forum, all the lastest things in the world of midwifery are right here, News etc, If you are thinking of subbscribing to a journal may I recomend The Practising Midwife, its a really good Journal and its easy to read you won't be blined by science or bogged down, Its only avaliable on line so I have added the link for you its £25 for the years
subbsription (money well spent if you ask me lol) www.practisingmidwife.co.uk

Make the most of being a member of this site, Good Luck with your interview will keep my fingers crossed for you keep us posted. x x http://www.studentmidwife.net/midwife-news/ here is another link for you to have a look at. x x

pinky · #7 (**permalink**) 10-Mar-2008, 17:56

hi is your whole interview on the day? or have you got to go back for your individual interview?

TallPoppy · #8 (**permalink**) 10-Mar-2008, 19:40

Have a look through our news section it has all the up to date news in the midwifery world

what area are you thinking of writing about?

ollybolly · #9 (**permalink**) 10-Mar-2008, 22:14

Hi Sally
good luck for the interview.....i know a lot is riding on it, but keep calm! I see people are coming up with loads of helpful suggestions for you already, so I would just advise to keep trawling through this site as there really is a HUGE amount of information to help you through the process.
all best wishes
x

sae156 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-Mar-2008, 19:06

Thanks so much for all your suggestions and help... I can't tell you how much it's appreciated!
I really don't know what to write about - I think I need to look into current issues/debates, the qualities that make a midwife, and something to study indepth for any discussions we might have on the day.
I've got the whole interview in one day - I spoke to the Administrator at Bangor, and she was lovely... said we'd have a group talk with one of the tutors, then a group discussion with the other interviewees, and then I had to phone for an appointment in the afternoon for my 1-2-1 interview, so at least I get it all over with in one fell swoop!
I believe there's a journal I can buy in the shops - I was under the impression that WHSmiths stocked it, but I've searched online and I can't find any! How often is the online one published? And could I get hold of previous copies? I need to get hold of something asap so I can start preparing!!