{"id":25539,"date":"2020-12-18T17:06:01","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T17:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stonebridge-blog.positive-dedicated.net\/?p=25539"},"modified":"2020-12-18T17:06:03","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T17:06:03","slug":"what-to-expect-in-a-midwifery-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/access-to-higher-education-diplomas\/midwifery\/what-to-expect-in-a-midwifery-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect in a Midwifery Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Midwives advise and support soon to be mothers during pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal period. They act as a pillar of strength to individuals and families as they transition to parenthood. Providing comfort, reassurance and guidance during one of the most life-changing and challenging times they\u2019ll face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But becoming a midwife involves screening checks, university study and registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once, you\u2019ve ticked those essential boxes, you\u2019re free to pursue your first midwifery role. And with the ongoing national shortage of midwives, there are plenty of jobs to be had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s not to say that securing a job is a given. There is still a thorough interview process you\u2019ll need to complete and interviewers you\u2019ll need to impress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interview itself could be held one on one. Or with a panel of interviewers taking turns to ask questions on a range of topics. Time-wise, it could be as short as twenty minutes or take up to an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t know what will be asked until the day. However, there are certain things you can often expect in a midwifery interview and get prepared for. The more you plan and prepare, the more likely you are to be successful at the interview stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your Preparation Could Be Questioned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. A notion which is often questioned by interviewers. They could gently probe to see if you\u2019ve done much prep or outright ask what you\u2019ve done to ready yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This could be questioning if you have visited the ward or the unit. Whether you\u2019ve read anything about the area you\u2019re applying for or what you know about the Trust\/organisation itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being unprepared in this instance can be frustrating for the interviewer and indicate a lack of commitment on your end. While you\u2019re not expected to be an expert, doing a bit of fact-finding before you turn up is worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speak with the personnel department beforehand as they can likely provide you with information on the Trust or organisation. You should also search for any relevant articles in professional journals and newspapers for topical issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They May Reference the Job Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Upon receiving the application form and supporting information, consider the ways you match the specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go back over the original advertisement at this stage, so you can see if any additional points were mentioned. Including these in your application can help you paint a more detailed picture of why you fit the bill. Plus, it shows attention to detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also visit the Trust or organisations website, to see if it communicates important priorities and values. If so, echo these in your application, ideally with examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think carefully about the role in question before completing the form and supporting information. Make sure the reasons you match the requirements are genuine, or else you might find yourself forgetting what you said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They\u2019ll Probably Ask You Different Types of Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aside from the usual \u2018Tell us about yourself\u2019 questions, you\u2019ll likely be asked several questions with different motives. Now, these aren\u2019t to trip you up. Instead, they are designed to demonstrate your working knowledge, level of communication and interpersonal skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of these questions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowledge-based questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are typically questions designed to test your knowledge of processes and legislation in midwifery. They could cover aspects of the profession such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n