Message #70980

[Cathy S]

Hello Cathy

I am sorry to hear about the way you were both treated.  It is not uncommon within HE for Internal candidates to get jobs and the employer goes out of their way to hold fair assessments; but you may well find that the internal applicant could complete the tests more quickly/effectively because they do similar tasks already.

It is good to see you being as positive as you are - VERY IMPORTANT - please don't see this as a waste of time; it is part of your learning curve in the sector and if you want to work in the Education Sector it is valuable experience so you have a better idea for future interviews.  Can you remember sufficient of the tests to replicate and practice at home? because you can be certain that other interviews will include similar tasks even if the background is different.

One final thing - it can work the other way - I completed exemplary tests when I interviewed here, but I had already interviewed and knew after the first question I wouldn't be offered the post because the questions didn't quite fit the role (it was a PA role and the questions were not those that would be directed at a PA).  However on the strength of my tests plus my conversation with the Adinistrator hosting me, I was invited for an interview for my current post and got it.

Keep heart there is the right job for you round one of the next corners.

Cathy