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    Posted by: susanr01 20/01/2012 at 10:54
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    Hello,I have an interview coming up at glasgow Uni for this yeasr 2012 course.

    Just wondering if anyone has recently had an interview, or also got one coming up, and has any advice?  I think iv covered most areas; CfE, current issues, why i want to teach, what experience I have; just worried theres something big or that is likely to be asked that I have missed out??!!

     Im also in a bit of a panic as i cannot find my Highers certificate, I have ordered a replica one which might take up to 2 weeks to arrive meaning it wont be here for the interview; has this happened to anyone else? :S

     

    Thanks
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    Posted by: Sophia_J 20/01/2012 at 15:03
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    Hi, I can't help with the interview questions as I am waiting for my interview (and its at Strathclyde) but I had to reorder my certificates and although I was told it could take up to 28 days it only took 8 (ordered on Tues, arrived the following Wed) so fingers crossed they will arrive for you! They told me the busiest times for them are between June-September so hopefully its nice and quiet for them so you will receive them quickly! Good luck with everything! x
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    Posted by: aleaiactaest 20/01/2012 at 19:43
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    On the certificate point, my interview is on Tuesday morning, and I'm in the same boat of waiting for a replacement certificate. I called the education admissions office and explained they said out would be ok to sit the interview, note when they were going through documents that I'm pending a replacement cert and obviously any potential offer could be conditional on the replacement. Hope this helps, though it may be worth giving then a quick call to check. Kevin.
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    Posted by: susanr01 23/01/2012 at 11:47
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     thanks for the help and advice guys, i did phone the uni and they confirmed it would be ok to interview without my certificates just to explain the situation when the interviewer or whoever goes through the documents check list at start, phew!

     

    Has anyone had an interview already; if so what was it like? how long did each part last? what kind of things did they ask, how many in each group etc??

     

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    Susan

     
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    Posted by: MissHopefull 30/01/2012 at 19:10
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    Hi Susan Is it Primary or Secondary that you applied for? Let me know as I had my interview with Strathclyde for Secondary on the 20th and have been given an unconditional. I couldn't advise on Primary but could on Secondary.
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    Posted by: imoverthere 31/01/2012 at 14:02
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    An unconditional!!! CONGRATS! Any tips? What subject was it for?
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    Posted by: susanr01 01/02/2012 at 14:53
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    Hi, my interview was at glasgow for primary. The last lot of interviews were held this morning and they told us we could find out any time after!! I'm ssooo nervous have no clue how I done but I know I want it so bad!! Good luck to everyone else in same position playing the waiting game! And congrats on that unconditional at strathclyde that's excellent :) Susan
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    Posted by: kittynest 01/02/2012 at 15:07
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    hey susan01, do you know if there were any afternoon interviews today? i'm currently refreshing GTTR track like mad ..... i wish i knew it was today we'd find out for definite...the waiting is awful!!!!! oh well im going out tonight so it'll hopefully be a case of celebration...but at least i can also commiserate if needs be haha!
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    Posted by: babycakes86 01/02/2012 at 17:18
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    I feel ill! It is horrible having to wait, horrible! Good luck all!
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    Posted by: pcampbel 01/02/2012 at 18:12
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    Really....they said anytime now? Soooooo nervous, feel sick too!!!

    Do we know whether we will get an email from the University or a prompt email to check GTTR?

    At least we'll all be out of our misery soon, can't take much more waiting.

     Good luck everyone, hope we all get a good result :)

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