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Interview Tips
- April 24, 2018
Although being offered an interview at a hospital is excellent news and you are that one step closer to getting your dream job in the NHS – the most important stage is the interview. Interviews are your way of impressing your experiences and personality upon an unknown entity. If you are fully prepared for an interview, no matter what position or hospital, it will be paramount to your success. So in this series, we are going to provide you with useful interview tips to help you secure the job. These tips will be posted once a week so make sure you stay tuned!
If you are an IMG interested in relocating to the UK and working for the NHS then send your CV to [email protected] - and we will be happy to guide you through the process
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