Candidate Support Podcast

The RICS Podcast: Candidate Support: Moving Forward Following a Referral Result with Kate Taylor #81 on Apple Podcasts

Episode description

Following the intense assessment process, the last thing a candidate wants to receive is a referral result, however, it is an outcome that many will face. For this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Kate Taylor FRICS, who will discuss overcoming that disappointment and how to use the experience and feedback to positively move forward into the next attempt.

If you would like to find out more about the range of local and global resources available to help you through your assessment journey, please visit our dedicated candidate support pages on the RICS website.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

The panel’s approach to making referral decisions Common themes among first-time referrals How the referral report is structured to assist future attempts Forming a plan of action for resubmission Advice for those facing repeat referrals

Resources discussed:

• APC Prep Days
• LionHeart – Charity for RICS members/candidates
• Matrics Surveyor Awards 2023

The RICS Podcast: Candidate Support: The Candidate and Counsellor Journey with Alex Dorling #76 on Apple Podcasts

Episode description

In this podcast, we are joined by Alex Dorling, MRICS, Assessor, Chair and Counsellor to discuss the role of a counsellor, the relationship between counsellors and candidates and the support that is available.

If you would like to find out more about the range of local and global resources available to help you through your assessment journey, please visit our dedicated candidate support pages on the RICS website.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Insight into the role of counsellors, and their working relationship with candidates
• Counselling in remote, hybrid and in-person environments
• Differing approaches to best support referred candidates compared to new candidates
• Support for those who become counsellors, and the rewarding benefits of doing so

Resources discussed:

• Lionheart - APC Support
• Counsellor/Supervisor training webinars – register your interest by emailing ukicandidatesupport@rics.org

The RICS Podcast: Candidate Support: Calming Nerves Before the Final Assessment with Michelle Parkes & Gill Quinn #66 on Apple Podcasts

Episode description

The final assessment can naturally set off nerves for many candidates preparing for their presentations, so this week’s Candidate Support podcast is centred around calming nerves and preparing to perform at your peak.

Offering perspectives from the candidate side and as an assessor herself, Michelle Parkes joins Candidate Engagement Manager Ellie Sainsbury to share strategies to calm nerves ahead of your final assessment.

As a special feature, we end this episode with a guided relaxation and confidence-boosting session from Head of Candidate Support & trained Clinical Hypnotherapist, Gill Quinn - if you wish to return to this episode and enjoy the session, you can skip to 27:10 in the episode.

If you would like to find out more about the range of local and global resources available to help you through your assessment journey, please visit our dedicated candidate support pages on the RICS website.

This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:

• Michelle’s personal experiences with the assessment, on both sides of the panel tips on long-term preparation and short-term strategies to alleviate stress and nerves.
• The assessors’ roles being to help you perform your best, rather than to be imposing.
• Tools to help you practise, rehearse and self-assess your presentation guided relaxation and confidence-boosting session from Head of Candidate Support & trained clinical hypnotherapist, Gill Quinn.
  

Resources discussed:

• Lionheart - APC Support