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WelcomeHow to ace a therapy interviewwith Kevin Parry & Katie Emmett



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Aims of today


How to get an interview

How to ace a formal interview

How to ace a practical therapy interview

Itinerary10.30 - 11.00 CVs Examples

11.00 - 12.30 Formal interviews / workshops / presentation

12.30 - 13.00 Lunch

13.00 - 13.30 2 x practical examples

13.30 - 14.30 Discuss 2 x practical examples and give presentation

14.30 - 14.45 Break

14.45 - 15.15 1 x practical example

15.15 - 15.30 Q & A with Kev and Katie

15.30 - 16.30 Drinks


How to get an interview


Finding jobs

Apply for jobs

CV and Cover letters

Bad applications


Good applications


What makes a good application?


CV and cover letter personalised to the job and the companySent to business e-mail addressIn the cover letter confirm the job and location you are looking to work forConfirm your availabilityCover letter personalAsk for interview in cover letterGood formatSpelling and grammarPreferably PDF

Max two pagesScannableHighlight relevant job rolesSummary to stand out written in 1st personExtra courses attendedDriving licenseReferenceLess is moreCall before sending CV inProfessional membership and insurance

What makes a bad application?


Bad pictureDon’t let Indeed make your CVApple page documentEmail addressPhone number without answer phoneNegativityFronts and colourDon’t ask questions that are answered on the documentation

Acing your formal interview


Video examples


Interview workshop


Interview Do’s


Be early!Look smart If you have a reason for not wearing formal clothing, let the company know before

Greet with a hand shake Use eye contact throughoutPrepare for obvious questions Prepare for clinical questionsResearch the company, know the ins and outs

Read the job description and details, be clear on the role Be confident Give full answers to all questions Use examples/past scenarios in your answers

Show character and personality Prepare questions for your interviewerFind out when you will get a response following the interviewShake hands as you leave

Interview Don’ts


Don’t chew Don’t wear in appropriate clothing Don’t smell & don’t smell too much of perfumeDon’t be nervous Don’t fidget Don’t shy away from eye contact and hand shakes Don’t bring up negative points Don’t be desperate

Don’t ask about money or try to negotiate

Don’t be boring

Acing your practical interview


Practical examples


Discussion


What we look for in a practical interview


How you introduce yourself Do you put the patient at easeFind out what the patient wants

ConsentFull subjective axAn appropriate objective axExplain choice of techniquesPatient feedback Personable

Professional Dignity and respect throughoutGetting the patient appropriately undressed

How you bring the treatment to a finishResponse to patient questions Showing the use anatomy/ physiology to explain treatments/ injuries Short nails and clean hands The correct therapy practical attire

Outline what is going to happen

Post treatment advice and recommendations

Handling technique / bed use

Practical examples


Q & A


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Physio.co.uk: How to ace a therapy interview