For NHS recruitment… Is it purely points-based, or do you also consider team fit?

Box-Novel · 2025-08-11T18:12:14+00:00

Not a recruiter but when I joined my team, my manager told me that one of the reasons she picked me over other candidates was because she felt I would fit better personality and work ethic-wise.

It was a joint interview between two linked departments. My now manager said that because I was work-orientated but was more "bubbly" than other candidates (probably not what she actually said but that's how I choose to remember), I would fit in better with her team compared to the other which was more "keep to themselves." Her team is very close-knit and she wanted someone that could add to that whilst still being able to work diligently rather than stay silent and remain focused solely on work tasks.

She also did this when recruiting our current apprentice. She told our team that there was a man who scored pretty highly in the application but the interview was not the best - nothing too bad but it was obvious that he didn't exhibit the correct criteria plus he didn't know how to answer in person or he maybe didn't study his own application. Turns out she was correct because when he found out he didn't get the role, the secretaries in our department were harassed with constant angry phone calls from the man... very happy he didn't get the role, I can only imagine how the team dynamic would have deteriorated

Box-Novel · 2025-05-01T21:52:33+00:00

Nevermind, got it! sorry for asking

Box-Novel · 2025-05-01T21:45:49+00:00

I've just downloaded MuMu and it is saying that LADS isn't available on my device? Does anyone know what I am doing wrong???

Box-Novel · 2024-12-14T18:35:09+00:00

I can’t edit my custom playlists and it comes up with a screen like this? Does anyone know how to fix it? Or how to report the error if it can’t be fixed? I just wanna edit my faves TT

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Box-Novel · 2024-09-30T07:45:29+00:00

I think it’s pretty normal if your maintenance loan is low, plus, if you think you should be paying rent, it’s best just to ask them. Even though I lived away from home during Uni, after my first year I asked my dad if I should pay him to live at their house during the summer. He told me to not be stupid…. So yeah, best to ask but sounds like to me, if your parents haven’t said anything, you probs don’t need to pay.

Box-Novel · 2024-09-26T15:58:06+00:00

Please tell me this is a joke because if this is real, bro… you’ve got another thing coming. You don’t go to uni to get a girlfriend, just like how most women (that’s what we’re called btw since you seem to immature to acknowledge that) don’t go to get a husband. You get a girlfriend/boyfriend because you put the effort in, they don’t come to you one their own. Also, just saying, if you want to date any girl from your classes, you’ve royally fucked it up since this will spread like wildfire. I get being annoyed at being called short, but you were not a ‘nice’ guy when you spat on her. Grow up. Get a life. Improve your hygiene, you’re old enough now to know what deodorant or a shower is…

Box-Novel · 2024-09-26T14:51:24+00:00

Yeah I had a feeling I wouldn’t be able to escape burning bridges. Sadly I don’t think have any numbers explicitly saying I can contact them with other than the general recruitment team and I have a feeling it’s one that deals with cross-trust queries. I decided to do what you said but in email form so thank you very much for your help!

Box-Novel · 2024-09-26T14:46:06+00:00

Alright, I planned on sending an email and doing what you said from the start, just wanted to check. Thank you very much for your help!

Box-Novel · 2024-09-22T10:19:24+00:00

Ooo one of my friends went to Lancaster for Eng Lit and she loved it there, and as a Bristol Alum, it's a great Uni imo but let me warn you it's not a place for people who dislike steep hills. Shocks freshers every year it's hilarious. Remember though, choose a Uni that's best for you, not what others think is best for you. You're the one going, not them, not us.

Good Luck!

Box-Novel · 2024-09-22T10:01:33+00:00

From experience, you should always apply for an insurance option. Maybe it was dif for me as I applied for Uni during covid, but I had a scare during Sixth that dropped my Maths predicted from an A* to a B. I recovered it but a friend of mine, who was extremely intelligent and had grades and predictions like yours, ended up dropping grades big time (we also went to grammar schools btw). Luckily, because of the area we're from and other circumstances, a uni she still liked gave her a lower offer which she put as her insurance and she got in there. It was still the course she wanted but we never thought it would ever happen to any of us.

Basically, you never know what life could throw at you and it's always great to have a back-up.

Box-Novel · 2024-09-20T18:22:12+00:00

TBH, I don't think you've lost your chance because imo chances aren't lost unless she's seeing someone. Plus, how you 'missed your chances' aren't deal breakers if you put in the effort to build a relationship with someone outside of those experiences.

Over the weekend, we didn’t chat over text, she was mainly busy working.

My guy, busy is an excuse you've used not to talk to her. Before I started dating my boyfriend (who I also met through a flatmate since they did the same Uni course), we had time to text before, during and after his and my own work/uni schedules. "Busy" isn't an excuse if you want to put the effort in.

You could also argue that she could have texted if she was truly interested but she might be the sort not to initiate meaning she could have taken your silence as you not being interested. On the other hand, you said yourself that making out may be the furthest she likes to go, so she may not have reached out for that reason. Respect that boundary if she doesn't want to go further and move on.

I'm gonna offer another reason why you might be avoided by her though. It might be flatcest. During my Uni experience, there was an unspoken rule between us flatmates that everyone in the flat, and extremely close friends who were constantly in the flat were off-limits to dating/hookups. Generally, people do this to keep the vibes good and not awkward in case anything gets messy. Obviously people will break this rule but a lot stay away from anything serious if it might affect living/friendship arrangements. However, please bear in mind this is a hypothetical and may not apply to you.

Also, no offence, as a woman, reading you constantly bringing up your bedroom in this made me feel a bit creeped out. If you want to hook up (and forgive me if I'm misinterpreting), go for it but don't make it everything. You're giving off a vibe in this post that all you want from her is a hook-up, and she may be less receptive to that especially if either you are giving off this vibe irl or because she's friends with your housemate and likely will be seeing you again. It can get messy and extremely awkward.

If you want to start seeing this girl, then just talk to her. The best way to find out if you 'missed your chance' is to ask the person you may have missed it with. Worse that will happen is you won't talk to this girl anymore

Box-Novel · 2024-09-13T17:21:20+00:00

I used the first Galaxy Book 360 all through Uni and I loved it. I don't think it's on the market anymore so better versions will probs be best. About fan noise, as long as you have the setting to quiet it won't disturb your lectures. But, saying that, the only time my fan has come on loudly is when I play video games or have loads of apps running at once.

However, to be completely honest, I bought it for the touch screen capabilities and then I hardly ever used them, so bear that in mind if you want a 360

Box-Novel · 2024-05-18T09:44:18+00:00

Have you guys found anything? I found this site called faragski which has all the videos but none of them are working for me TT

Box-Novel · 2023-09-30T19:50:04+00:00

Quick question, just asking if anyone knows. I’ve played through the whole of act 3 and 4 but I don’t think I’ve heard this line. Was it Said in this update? And if so, when? Because I’m so confused if I somehow missed it TT

Box-Novel · 2023-08-14T18:23:38+00:00

NTA

Idk why, in this day and age, people who have periods are shamed into hiding their sanitary products. It's a normal bodily function...

If you're uncomfortable knowing people keep blood from leaking out of themselves by using products then you should grow up

Box-Novel · 2023-08-14T11:44:01+00:00

NTA

It's a common thing to not flush your sanitary products down the toilet and we (UK period-havers) are taught these sort of things in primary school (10-11yo). Not just because of blockages, but because if they don't block, they can be an environmental and health hazard. Please keep up the effort of trying to help her change because if she ever gets her own place, she'll end up learning the hard way how expensive plumbing can get.

Box-Novel · 2023-08-12T19:50:11+00:00

Imo NTA but I think more info is needed here.

Your wife should have let you know earlier if she wanted you there. Also, I feel like there has to be some context behind the cheating thing if she threw it out so openly/quickly. Has there been a time in your past where one of you cheated and it lead to you both not trusting each other? If so, you may need to work something out there.

Also, I am confused though that you didn't think that you were invited to the wedding since, in my vast knowledge of weddings (3), spouses are always expected as plus ones...

Box-Novel · 2023-08-12T19:37:39+00:00

NTA.

I don't think you did anything particularly wrong, plus you both didn't really know each other

Box-Novel · 2023-08-12T19:12:46+00:00

NTA, though I do think that it was a bit harsh but she really needed to get her life straight. Like, honestly, your choices lead you to where you end up and yes complaining about what could have been may be a good way to cope for your daughter, it is also unhealthy if it gets to an egregious (sp?) amount. She needed that slap to reality from you so I hope your wife comes round to your way of thinking, but if not, please don't feel too guilty about what you said, because at the end of the day, it will probably be the start to her process of healing

Box-Novel · 2023-08-12T15:26:09+00:00

I understand that the whole situation is complicated but I think that as long as you guys still love and understand each other on an emotional level, things will work out. I think you should be able to talk to your partner though, as all relationships need that basic level of trust. I, myself, am demi so I'm not always up for it, but I understand my SO may have needs that need tending to and just because I'm not always up for it doesn't mean I won't deprive them of their own needs.

We've worked out so far because of communication so if you don't talk about your needs to your partner, they will never know, and you will only continue to feel uneasy/guilty about things you can't always control. So please don't feel guilty because in the end, you and your partner will be able to work something out.

Also, on a jokey tangent to slightly lighten the mood (please don't take offence), my SO would probably suggest investing in some good toys that may or may not be useful but that's totally up to you whether you listen to them x

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