Interview Skills Training
Communication Skills

Information about the Hammersmith Interview Skills course

Cost

The Hammersmith interview skills course costs £270, including lunch and refreshments, the very latest update of the comprehensive course materials, and VAT. The Hammersmith interview course covers the full interview process at all grades in depth using our unique and successful system of Hot Seat coaching, interview-question based interactive lectures and knowledgeable, experienced Consultant lecturers. We provide the latest insights on pre-interview visiting and key success strategies for Consultant interview candidates, and in separate sessions cover the important CV and job application details you need, in depth, for ST / SpR interview candidates. We are very proud of our reputation as the best interview preparation course, and we work very hard to ensure that you get the best of everything.
"The single most useful course I have ever attended in my medical career. The teachers are fantastic, non-threatening, pragmatic and supportive, and inspirational."

Why choose this course?

"I just wanted to tell you that I have actually been on another interview skills course, and the gulf in class between you and them is staggering. Your course, the presentation, the materials were truly excellent. I have attended many courses in my career - this one was the best by some distance. Thank you again - you have changed my life."

We can't promise to change everyone's lives, but we do know that this course is the best interview skills course because you keep telling us it is! The Hammersmith interview course has been established for several years as the leading interview preparation course in the UK. There are naturally other interview courses that come and go - we are flattered that the organisers of those have been or sent people on the Hammersmith course to learn from us as the leaders. But no other course uses an extensive interview-experienced Consultant faculty like ours. Our connections within the training, recruitment, deanery and selection processes mean that we really do know what we are talking about, and how to apply our knowledge to your advantage.

"This course should be a must. It is outstanding. I have never attended such a well-delivered, focussed, concise and utterly relevant course as the Hammersmith interview skills course."

The course is totally designed to prepare you thoroughly for interviews, and we are proud of our track record which speaks for itself. Please look at the testimonials page - only a fraction of the hundreds that we have - which is why 95% of attendees come by recommendation. Don't risk using the inferior copies. Don't get ripped off by big name training companies charging for 2 courses when you only need one, or risk being taught by registrars or even SHOs. Don't pay ridiculous money to be "facilitated" or "coached" by human resources people or "communication consultants". Ask about their track record, how much interviewing and selection for medical jobs they've actually done. Are they working full time in the NHS with senior responsibilities? Then come back and book on the Hammersmith interview skills course and relax - knowing you've made the right decision for your interview and your career.
"I came by recommendation. Now I will be the one recommending"

Venues

The interview skills courses on Saturdays are held in the Reynolds Building at Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, W6 8RP, part of the Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a spacious facility offering air-conditioned comfort for meetings, with modern audio-visual equipment. Further details will be sent to you upon receipt of your completed application form. The venue will be confirmed by email after you have booked.

Doors open at 08:15, course starts promptly at 09:00 and usually finishes at 17:45 - 18:00

The nearest underground (Piccadilly, District) is Hammersmith (see map) or Barons Court (District) a 5-10min walk away. Hammersmith Metropolitan is also nearby on Hammersmith Broadway so it is easy to get to. There are numerous shops and restaurants nearby. For full directions (pdf file), click here and here for a Word version

Where to stay?

For good quality affordable accommodation we recommend "Doctor in the House" who specialise in finding Doctors local accommodation for courses and events.

If you wish to stay in a hotel, we recommend the Novotel London West, with two high quality restaurants. The hotel also features WiFi wireless Internet access, a beauty salon, a fitness centre and a pay car park. It is located in Hammersmith Broadway, which is a short walk to Charing Cross Hospital and a 10 minute taxi ride to Hammersmith.

Other information about the course

For the Course Programme, click here

Consultant Interviews
Specialist Training
GPSt Selection
Non Training Posts
Foundation Jobs

For the terms and conditions of booking and purchase of materials please click here. Early booking is advised; we will of course offer you a place on a subsequent course if a course is fully booked. We also place adverts in BMJ Careers (Hospital Edition) and on BMJcareers.com Places go quickly and some courses get fully booked in advance, so book early to avoid being disappointed - we can reserve you a place in advance for any course.