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officepa
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« on: November 09, 2009, 03:06:10 pm » |
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Has anyone any experience of "in-tray" tests prior to an actual interview and what this will involve? I am off for an interview with the NHS on Wednesday and they advise they will conduct the above on the day. I seem to remember doing this for an agency some years back but cannot remember the process. Many thank yous  |
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gee4
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« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2009, 09:19:26 pm » |
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Yes I have done these a few times.
It’s a bit like coming into work and finding in your “in-tray” a list of tasks for the day. You will be asked to complete the tasks explaining the steps you took to complete each one.
However, ensure you read the task page first. Usually halfway through they throw something in so that your earlier tasks have to be re-organised.
It’s a test to show how you plan and prioritise.
Good luck!
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officepa
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2009, 11:35:11 am » |
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Thanks Gee. I have researched this on the web and there appears to be various versions of in-tray tests so am trying to prepare for various options!!
Will remember to read through before I begin in case of tricks!
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gee4
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2009, 11:58:48 am » |
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Cathy,
You may also be asked to complete each task in order of priority eg. rate each task 1-5 and complete in that order.
The last in-tray test I had to understake was one where my boss was delayed at the airport and I had to reschedule all his meetings for the day as well as arrange another flight. Quite difficult to put into words, so it does require some thought.
The other kind of test is an e-tray where requests come to you via email, rather than notes and memos in hard copy on your desk.
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Jackie G
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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2009, 06:26:33 pm » |
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And also I did one once where I was given far too much to do in the time (so they thought) but I attempted something for everything which amazed them. I didn't get - nor wanted - the job.
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Katie G
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2009, 05:43:00 pm » |
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I've never experienced this, and I don't think I'd like it, but on the other hand, I imagine it would tell a candidate a LOT about their prospective employer.....
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officepa
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« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2009, 08:39:45 pm » |
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My actual interview went well - just waiting to hear now. No questions I had not had in previous interviews so my replies sounded confident. Quite informal interview tho which helped as I felt relaxed - although this one was around a table in the normal format unlike my previous one where I was in a big soft chair!  In-tray test was quite simple - this was the bit I was dreading. I had print outs of a diary and had to write where I thought problem areas were - such as back to back meetings, meetings that had been double booked etc. Also, given 5 scenarios and had to put them in order of how I would deal with them and brief explanation of why. Probably won't hear until middle/end of this week so just waiting. I do have another interview now to attend and have posted separate topic as have a query. |
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