Got An Interview

elainebadknee

Hi All

Ive just opened an e-mail and it says I have an interview for the local prison....I did in all honesty tick the box which declared my disability and they guaranteed you an interview if you met the minimum criteria....
So after printing off all the stuff I need to take with me, half a tree Im kinda thinking "bloody hell"! Guess whose name is on the health declaration though bit? Yep, you guessed it - ATOS!! I wonder will they pass through information and share it with the DWP re my claim for ESA? I mean I dont stand a cat in hell's chance of getting job but if this forfeits my claim im a bit worried now.....

Wish hadnt applied now....

Elainex

frogmorton

Oh Elaine

I wonder what will happen?

I am so very pleased that you got the interveiw though - this HAS to be a boost to your self-esteem I knew you could do it

I suppose there's nothing you can do about it, but I tend to think I would go ahead anyway and see what happens.

I am proud of you, but not as proud as Sol

Love

Toni xx

dorcas

Elaine,

Congratulations flower!!!

What does your gut instinct tell you? do you want this job? if so... then go for it!
going for the interview does not mean that you have to take the job if it's offered you.

You have already declared your disability so any prospective employer is going to have to seek medical advice from their occupational health advisers... which in this case is ATOS.
I would seriously doubt that ATOS can use or divulge the information contained in file from your ESA medical.... that would be a breach of confidentiality!

it's more likely they'll ask you to attend another medical geared to look at your health in relation to the prison job.

but first things first.. when's the interview so we can be in your pocket.

Iris xxx[/i]

elainebadknee

Hi Toni

Well it will be a gauge as to how people react to me with my stick now i suppose.....I do think they are interviewing cos i ticked the box, nothing more....
I will see what happens, not sure its a place for Sol mind you, bit scary for him.......

OOeer...

Elainex

elainebadknee

Hi Iris

I dont know, I applied to see if would get interview...Do i want it? Im not sure...I do know im only being interviewed as a formality......
I have declared my disability but it keeps asking q's such as "have you consulted a doctor within the last five years?"...I mean come on, yes but for number of reasons as well as arthur!!!
I think I will take this off to mr jobcentre on monday to see what he thinks....
Im gonna be there 4 November at 13.00 if i go....Sol's not coming, its a bit scary for him, he;s only tiny and i got to protect him....

Elainex

patriciamary

Hi Elaine

Good for you, at least an interview makes you feel good about yourself. Atos can legally share information with DLA, Jobcentres etc but Im not sure if they can pass it on to the prison service. Technically they are all government departments, so maybe! It will be interesting to see if Atos have the same opinion as they had at your ESA medical. The show on TV about Atos had a woman who was told she was fit to work by Atos, but when she got a medical through an employment application with Atos, she was told she was not fit for work. There was just over 2 weeks between the medicals so she hadnt deteriated so much over such a short period of time.

Hope all goes well for you, and if you really want the job then fight girl, fight. We might be physically "disabled" but mentally we are fine and capable.

Regards
Trisha

dorcas

Think positive Elaine!

I've put 4th Nov in my diary so's I can be in your pocket.... and can look after little sol too if you want?

Iris xxx

elainebadknee

Hi Trisha

Hmm...Its just when i saw that name ATOS i took a sharp intake of breath as the sight of the name brings back horrid things!! Wouldnt put it past them to transfer info but as Im in the "Work Related Category" im doing what government want aint I? getting off me **** n trying?
I have worked as a temp in a CPS (Crown Proesction Service, Witness Care) department and that was one i could tell tales on....I know of people who got off with having 15 points on their licence and another sending inflammatory e-mails but still keeping thier jobs with no repercusiions for just a taster!
Mentally im fine....Well im not dead intelligent but I got good common sense, honesty, hard working and dilligent but that often counts for nothing....Plus I do Popmaster, Weakest Link every day and do well....Easy for me sat at home eh???

Good message btw...


Elainex

elainebadknee

Hi Iris

Okay keep the date in, will go if nowt else see how it goes.....

Will tell Sol he's being babysat so he will have to be on extra good froggy behaviour!!

Elainex

woodbon

Hi, The prison service will have its own criteria for your health as the Council did for mine. They can't, I'm sure, use old stuff from previous medicals and will have to go by the Prison Service's rules.

As for getting the interview, it may be that ticking the box helped, but that only helps you get an interview and thats not the same as getting the job, you have to do that yourself at interview!!! So nows your chance to go and knock 'umm dead with how great you are!!! ( Not literally as they won't let you out! So lots of Good LUCK. Love Suexx

woodbon

Hi, The prison service will have its own criteria for your health as the Council did for mine. They can't, I'm sure, use old stuff from previous medicals and will have to go by the Prison Service's rules.

As for getting the interview, it may be that ticking the box helped, but that only helps you get an interview and thats not the same as getting the job, you have to do that yourself at interview!!! So nows your chance to go and knock 'umm dead with how great you are!!! ( Not literally as they won't let you out! So lots of Good LUCK. Love Suexx

hileena111

Hi Elaine
Well done......glad you got the interview....you must feel good about that even if a bit worried
Sorry I've just come on late tonight and caught this

Love
Hileena

ironic

Hi Elaine,

Well done for getting to interview. If nothing else it would be really interesting to find out in more detail what the job involves.
Good luck and I hope it goes well for you.

Lv, Ix

speedalong

Well done Elaine.

Well whether you want the job or not, it is good interview experience. What does the job entail?

Speedy

PS I would have thought most people with/without a disability would have seen a doc in 5 years!!

elainebadknee

Hi Sue

Well im sure ill be jittery as i never tend to do well in these new intrview types where you have to meet criteria in your answers, i need a degree in that i think...
But i will try, all i can do and hope they see me as someone who is trying and even if dont get job they can see im willing and in right place could fit in...
Thanks for good luck,,,saving them...

Elainex

elainebadknee

Hi Hileena

Well yes makes me feel slightly lless invisible.....Glad it a bit away mind, will take till then to fill in forms!!

Elainex

elainebadknee

Hi Ironic

Well yes will be first time in slammer!! LOL...No, seriusly will be interesting...

Thanks for luck, saving that ...

Elainex

elainebadknee

Hi Speedy

Well its admin, collating info, liaising with other depts, etc....

And yes who hasnt seen a quack in that time?

Elainex

elainebadknee

Have just found out how far away this place is, its an hour and 5 mins drive away, dont know why thought it was loads nearer....Dad says dont go.......
Will be exhausted after all that on the day..

Elainex

barbara12

Hi Elaine
You go for the interview, other wise you will always wonder what would have been,
Then you can ask all the questions and take it from there, who knows what will become of it.
Good Luck
Love
Barbara x

elainebadknee

Hi Barbara

Well yes i know...Good job i didnt pick the interview slot of 09.00am or else would have had to have been up at 07.30am to get there for that time? I will be cream knackered on that day and stressed ....

Thanks for good luck..

Elainex

cebeem

Elaine good luck!
Just go for it and be yourself......if your personality comes through at interview as it does on here you are on a winner I think!!!!!