Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

[Andrew M]

I've got my VI for London Health tomorrow, has anyone got any tips? This is the furthest I've got from all my applications and really don't want to mess it up Will it be like competition questions/commercial awareness or will it be about the role itself? Like do the questions differ depending on which route you've applied for? Thanks guys

Have a flick through this thread. I know that a few people have given an idea of what questions they were asked. Good luck!

 

[panzerfahrer]

I'm having mixed feelings about how my VI just went. I'm also a bit confused about how they can pick someone after 3 questions, WG and written test?? Surely there's more?! Also it seems like everyone has been asked to do all of the stages - havent heard about any PFOs - watch how I get one now for tempting fate though.

 

[liverpoollawyer]

I'm having mixed feelings about how my VI just went. I'm also a bit confused about how they can pick someone after 3 questions, WG and written test?? Surely there's more?! Also it seems like everyone has been asked to do all of the stages - havent heard about any PFOs - watch how I get one now for tempting fate though.

Last year they didn’t actually have the written test, it was just app WG then interview and the written test was done as part of the insight scheme. I know what you mean but I guess the insight scheme could be seen as a “step” in the TC process instead?

Plus, my friend had a PFO post-WG but it is true I’ve not seen many others

 

[panzerfahrer]

Last year they didn’t actually have the written test, it was just app WG then interview and the written test was done as part of the insight scheme. I know what you mean but I guess the insight scheme could be seen as a “step” in the TC process instead?

Plus, my friend had a PFO post-WG but it is true I’ve not seen many others

I didn't apply for the insight scheme. Just the TC - I also saw online somewhere that they recruit basically 50/50 from insight schemes and straight TC apps. So it feels a little odd - especially when I've just gone through a much more thorough process with another firm just for the vac scheme!

 

[Num]

I didn't apply for the insight scheme. Just the TC - I also saw online somewhere that they recruit basically 50/50 from insight schemes and straight TC apps. So it feels a little odd - especially when I've just gone through a much more thorough process with another firm just for the vac scheme!

I do agree the process is less thorough than others - almost makes you question based on what factors they will pick people

 

[panzerfahrer]

I do agree the process is less thorough than others - almost makes you question based on what factors they will pick people

Especially since the interview was CV blind! It was like an elevator pitch!

 

[ab1147]

Wouldn’t you have an additional interview or something for the TC? I thought instead of an insight scheme the direct TC apps would have something else

 

[liverpoollawyer]

I didn't apply for the insight scheme. Just the TC - I also saw online somewhere that they recruit basically 50/50 from insight schemes and straight TC apps. So it feels a little odd - especially when I've just gone through a much more thorough process with another firm just for the vac scheme!

Oh sorry I didn’t realise! The separate TC interviews are around the same time as the TC interviews for those on the insight scheme so maybe there is another step inbetween but I don’t have a clue

 

[Num]

Wouldn’t you have an additional interview or something for the TC? I thought instead of an insight scheme the direct TC apps would have something else

I believe the last step for the Tc and even access scheme is a final interview 1-1 (I think!)

 

[Num]

For reference I contacted them on Instagram here is what they said:


Hi Num - those who are successful in gaining a place on the insight scheme will be considered for a training contract, via a final panel interview.
The process is the same whether you are applying for an insight scheme and a TC, or just a TC and is: online application form > psychometric test > video interview > written exercise > final panel interview.
The only difference is that those who have applied for the insight scheme and TC, will attend their final panel interview as part of the insight scheme. Those who have applied for a direct TC, will attend the final panel interview as a standalone part of the process.
I hope that helps to clarify, but any other queries please do just get back in touch

 

[Andrew M]

I'm having mixed feelings about how my VI just went. I'm also a bit confused about how they can pick someone after 3 questions, WG and written test?? Surely there's more?! Also it seems like everyone has been asked to do all of the stages - havent heard about any PFOs - watch how I get one now for tempting fate though.

It's funny you say that because I think some firms make you jump through *too many* hoops. One of my vac schemes applications consisted of: an application form with four 300 word questions, a 30min telephone interview and a five hour assessment centre. I kind of appreciated that the individual steps for HD weren't too intensive/time consuming!

 

[panzerfahrer]

It's funny you say that because I think some firms make you jump through *too many* hoops. One of my vac schemes applications consisted of: an application form with four 300 word questions, a 30min telephone interview and a five hour assessment centre. I kind of appreciated that the individual steps for HD weren't too intensive/time consuming!

Yeah I definitely agree that its been less onerous time wise - I'm career-changing so I still work full time but also do the GDL part-time so feeling pretty stretched! I just was feeling that a 10 minute, CV blind interview wasn't enough for them to make a decision. Now I know there's another interview that makes way more sense!

 

[northernlawstud]

Just done the VI, I have no idea how that went... Felt like my brain was one of those corkboards in crime shows with all the string
How long does it take to hear back?

 

[MLF]

Just done the VI, I have no idea how that went... Felt like my brain was one of those corkboards in crime shows with all the string
How long does it take to hear back?

Congrats! I hope it went well (usually they solve the crime when there's one of those boards!)! I received an invite to the written exercise one week after doing my VI so it should be fairly quick if you're successful.

Fingers crossed!

Marie

 

[Num]

I’m probably being impatient now, but has anyone heard back post written exercise

 

[Gs4]

Anyone who applied to Manchester Health still not heard back following the interview? It's been over a month now

 

[kentlawboy]

Anyone who applied to Manchester Health still not heard back following the interview? It's been over a month now

Nope

 

[ab1147]

Has anyone heard back? I thought they said we'd have our outcomes by the end of march so I was assuming we'd hear something today! Also does anyone know whether they tend to call or email if youre successful?

 

[liverpoollawyer]

Hopefully today is the day guys otherwise we have a long weekend ahead of us!

 

[MLF]

Has anyone heard back? I thought they said we'd have our outcomes by the end of march so I was assuming we'd hear something today! Also does anyone know whether they tend to call or email if youre successful?

I thought the end of the month deadline was only to figure out the outcome of the interview?