Jen Addicott
Hi I'm Jen, an Access & Outreach Manager at the University of York. I studied Geography at university and in my free time I love to read and get outside in the fresh air.
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Jen Addicott replied to Katie Brenchley
Thank you Katie, what a lovely comment! You are very welcome and good luck with everything!
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Hi Katie, apologies for the delay. I've heard back from the Physics team and they have advised the following:
If you feel that bringing some notes will help with your confidence then you are welcome to bring notes into the interview with you. Most of the interview involves working through physics and maths problems with the support of the interviewer, so...
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Absolutely! It can be hard at the time to be so objective, but it is 100% worth taking feedback on board and using it to make you stronger
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Jen Addicott replied to Katie Brenchley
Perfect!
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Jen Addicott replied to Katie Brenchley
Often courses will have a specific email address (usually the course Admissions one) for you to use and they will let you know of this. Interviewers may offer a couple of comments at the interview itself but this is an individual decision. Often there is not time within the day for this to take place.
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Jen Addicott replied to Katie Brenchley
Absolutely! Got it in one :-)
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Hi Jess, this is a great point for you to expand upon to talk about team work. I'm sure there are many other skills linked to DofE too!
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Jen Addicott replied to Owen Johnson
WOW! That's incredible!
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Jen Addicott replied to Rembrandt Vonk
You're welcome!
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Jen Addicott replied to Rembrandt Vonk
Hi Rembrandt, the Admissions team in Physics have asked me to pass on the website details which outline their interview process - https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/study/physics-undergraduate/interview-days/ - and they have also advised to contact them directly should you have any questions or wish to discuss this further -...
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Jen Addicott replied to Rembrandt Vonk
That's a great question and personally I'm not sure. I'll ask the Physics team now and get back to you!
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Hi Rembrandt, what course are you interviewing for?
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Jen Addicott replied to Owen Johnson
Hi Owen, thank you for sharing this with us. First, I think it's important to say that the interviewers will understand that candidates are nervous and will honestly not mind having to repeat a question should you need them to. Some of the tips in this course on nerves and anxiety may help to prepare you for what to do in the moment if you're worrying....
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Jen Addicott replied to Rembrandt Vonk
Hi Rembrandt, I completely understand, I think everyone has a fear of messing up when it comes to interviews. Preparing well and particularly practicing interview questions with a friend or family member can be so helpful
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Jen Addicott replied to Owen Johnson
Hi Owen! It sounds like you've got some great hobbies! What is the last random thing you made? Good luck for your upcoming interview!
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Jen Addicott replied to Rembrandt Vonk
Hi Rembrandt! It's great to meet you! What kinds of movies do you enjoy watching?
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Jen Addicott replied to [Learner left FutureLearn]
Hi Georgia, I completely understand, I can find it difficult at times myself. You're doing a great job in preparing for interview and some of the tips on nerves may help with breathing, slowing down and speaking clearly
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Jen Addicott replied to [Learner left FutureLearn]
What a fantastic attitude!
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Jen Addicott replied to [Learner left FutureLearn]
Hi Georgia! Lovely to meet you! We have the exact same taste in books! What are you currently reading?
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Hi Katie, a really good question! Which course have you applied for at York and I'll double check directly with the team for you.
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Hi Katie, which courses have you applied for? Different universities will have different admissions requirements so even if you have applied for the same title course at multiple institutions, some may interview and some may not!
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Jen Addicott replied to Isaac Christie
Hi Isaac, we definitely all do this and it is a super common concern for interviews. Interviewers will understand that you are nervous and preparing thoroughly will really help!
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Jen Addicott replied to Chloe Evers
Hi Chloe, preparing thoroughly is one of the best things you can do and you are doing that by working through this course! Some of the tips here should also help you handle how to deal with unexpected questions/keeping calm. Good luck!
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Jen Addicott replied to Olly Atkinson
Hi Olly, this is really common and exactly why we created this course! There is plenty of information here about what to expect and types of questions
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Jen Addicott replied to Katie Brenchley
Hi Katie, interviewers will understand that you are nervous and will make some allowances for it, so don't worry too much if you stutter a little bit. Hopefully by doing this course and preparing, that will alleviate the worry around what to expect
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Jen Addicott replied to Jess Gibson
Hi Jess, this is a really common worry. I hope that some of the advice here is useful to you, as well as being able to discuss with your peers
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Jen Addicott replied to Isaac Christie
Hi Isaac! Ooh, which languages are you learning?
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Jen Addicott replied to Chloe Evers
Hi Chloe! Lovely to meet you! What are your cats called?
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Jen Addicott replied to Olly Atkinson
Hi Olly! Wishing you lots of luck for your interview!
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Hi Katie! It is great to hear from you! Your hobbies sound so interesting! What is your favourite Nintento game?
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Jen Addicott replied to Jess Gibson
Hi Jess! Lovely to meet you! I love to read too, which book are you currently enjoying at the moment?
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Jen Addicott made a comment
Welcome again everyone! Isabel and myself will once again be supporting you with this MOOC over the next three weeks. We look forward to working with you and answering any questions you may have!
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Jen Addicott replied to Yasmin I
Thank you, that is wonderful to hear! Good luck with everything!
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Jen Addicott replied to Olaoluwa Oluwapelumi
We wish you a successful interview too!
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Jen Addicott replied to Melanie Thorpe
So glad to hear this course has been useful for you!
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I like to relax with a good book too! What is your favourite genre?
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Such a good message to yourself!
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Keeping all my fingers crossed for you in the future!
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Ooh good choice! Where is your favourite place to go for a nice meal?
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Absolutely. Feedback can be scary - no one wants to hear about what they've done wrong but it is important not to neglect it if it can help you next time
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Brilliant! I'm delighted this has been helpful
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Fantastic! I'm so glad it has made you see feedback in this light
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Jen Addicott replied to Yasmin I
Fantastic! Well done!
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Jen Addicott replied to Olaoluwa Oluwapelumi
Brilliant! Well done!
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Jen Addicott replied to Melanie Thorpe
Absolutely perfect! Well done!
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That's good that you still received feedback after getting a job offer! With university interviews it is extremely unlikely that will happen. As they have so many students applying and interviewing there just isn't the time.
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What ways did you improve for next time? It would be great to hear!
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Perfect! It's always a good idea to reflect and think "can I change the outcome?" If yes then do it! If no then try to put it out of your mind and move on. In an interview situation, you might not be able to change the outcome of that specific interview so that you would try to put that out of your mind, but you could work on improving for next time so that...
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Jen Addicott replied to Olaoluwa Oluwapelumi
Yes! These are brilliant!
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Jen Addicott replied to Melanie Thorpe
Such a good tip! What are some of your favourite things to do to de-stress?
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Jen Addicott replied to Chloe R
Have you asked for feedback before? Some places don't give it as standard unless you ask - give it a go next time!
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Jen Addicott replied to Olaoluwa Oluwapelumi
Yes! It's great to also focus on what you did well as well as what you can improve on
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Jen Addicott replied to Yasmin I
Yes, it's a good thing to receive feedback so that you can use it to improve. Have you ever asked for feedback? A lot of places don't give it as standard but may be able to provide it if you ask
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Jen Addicott replied to Melanie Thorpe
Hopefully some of the tips and videos in this week's content wil help with that!
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Jen Addicott replied to Olaoluwa Oluwapelumi
Lovely to hear you say that Olaoluwa!
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Jen Addicott replied to Yasmin I
What a great comment! Definitely dress for the weather - you don't want to turn up to an interview either hot and flustered or completely soaked!
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Jen Addicott replied to Olaoluwa Oluwapelumi
So glad you found them useful!
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This is a great question! At university interview this would be a good one to ask student ambassadors. For the interview assessors you could ask if they also teach on the course and if so what their area of research is - this works in a similar way!
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Oh yes! You will always get time to be able to ask any questions you have. It is a great way of showing your interest in the course and the institution
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Nerves are completely normal so please don't let them hold you back! I'm glad to hear you are excited too though!
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Jen Addicott replied to Chloe R
This is a great start to answering this question - bringing in such a current and thought provoking issue. Make sure to add your thoughts to it though and how this might link to a course at university
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Jen Addicott replied to Olaoluwa Oluwapelumi
How amazing to hear about your compassion for others! Make sure you also include about how resilient you are - assessors will also want to ensure that you could cope with the course and the profession and not give yourself so completely to it that it is damaging to yourself. If you can get some work experience too that would be great!
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Jen Addicott replied to Melanie Thorpe
What great experience! Fantastic answer filled with lots of examples
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Jen Addicott replied to Yasmin I
This is lovely to read! A great role model can work wonders for us. I would make sure that you add in some specific examples to show your skills in practice such as how you communicate well and how you lead effectively
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Jen Addicott replied to thisula jayaweera
Lovely to hear about your interest in Psychology! Definitely keep nurturing that curiosity!
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Absolutely! A university interview is the first time that an assessor gets to know you a little bit so showing your personality is key!
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I'm glad you think this looks helpful! You can use it is lots of different situations so is a great one to master
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Examples are so necessary! I'm glad this has highlighted that for you. Do you think you'll use these tips going forward?
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They are the type of questions that I like the best too! You won't be asked all these types of questions within the one interview and different institutions may ask different types of questions but it is good to be aware of them.
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Glad to hear it! Had you thought of using any of these tips before?
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You've really done your research!
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Jen Addicott replied to Chloe R
The best place to go is the right one for you! This sounds like a fantastic course
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Jen Addicott replied to Gabriel Dass
Wow, this sounds so interesting!
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Jen Addicott replied to Melanie Thorpe
This sounds fantastic!
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Jen Addicott replied to Olaoluwa Oluwapelumi
You're definitely right that you shouldn't outright lie in an interview. Sometimes though it is better to say something rather than nothing, perhaps if you have a small inkling and talk through your thoughts or your workings out and that can either get you to the answer or shows the interviewer that you might not have the final answer now but that you are able...
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Jen Addicott replied to Chloe R
Ooh yes this is a great one! I would also add that if you do think you're saying it too much then don't panic - take another deep breath or a sip of water, quickly organise your thoughts and move on.
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Jen Addicott replied to Gabriel Dass
Absolutely! There's more on how to prepare for a university interview within the following steps!
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Jen Addicott replied to Melanie Thorpe
Yes, I like this! You definitely want to sound prepared but not completed rehearsed. Have you used this tip before for any interviews?
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Jen Addicott replied to Olaoluwa Oluwapelumi
That's great to hear! We're so happy to have you onboard!
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Ooh that's a great one! Thank you for sharing!
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Yes! This is a fantastic one! Completely agree with you
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Brilliant tip! Have you used this before yourself?
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I totally understand - I've definitely felt like this too! Don't ever be afraid to ask an interviewer to repeat the question if you are unsure. If you have obviously misinterpreted the question then a university interviewer may rephrase and ask again so you have another chance to answer it correctly. If they don't then it is a good learning experience and...
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Jen Addicott replied to Melanie Thorpe
Very true, it is so easy to compare yourself to others. The way I like to think about it is that I can't control what others do only myself, so I'll prep the best I can and try my hardest. If it doesn't go right then I'll have learnt something for next time. I promise you that interviewers won't think you are stupid. They completely understand that you are...
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Jen Addicott replied to Jihad Khan
Hi Jihad, this is so common, you're definitely not alone in feeling like this. Try our tips for staying calm in the next step and hopefully this will help in the future! It's also key to see an interview as a learning situation. No one ever does everything right first time, so it's OK if you don't know the answer but learn from it and know how to improve next...
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This is a good example! You must have been been able to remember something that you had read previously to still get an offer! I know many others who have been in this situation and haven't been as lucky! Did you accept the job?
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Hi Olaoluwa! This sounds very similar to some university interviews! Assessors will definitely want to find out about your knowledge, but also your previous experiences, enthusiasm for the course and future ambitions. How did you find that interview?
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Jen Addicott made a comment
Hi everyone! I'm Jen and will also be supporting you with this MOOC alongside Isabel. I work in the same team as Isabel at the University of York and have been the main author behind this MOOC, working with our fantastic academic departments. Any questions you have, please don't be afraid to ask! I've worked in universities for 8 years now and have a BA degree...
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Jen Addicott made a comment
Hi everyone! I'm Jen and will also be supporting you with this MOOC alongside Isabel. I work in the same team as Isabel at the University of York and have been the main author behind this MOOC, working with our fantastic academic departments. Any questions you have, please don't be afraid to ask! I've worked in universities for 8 years now and have a BA degree...
