CASPer Preparation Specialists
The CASPer test is an online SJT, used to assess soft skills of applicants. It is increasingly used to judge who to invite to interview, and often makes up a significant part of the pre-interview scoring. As with any test, preparation and understanding are vital. Here are our top 10 tips for success in the CASPer.
The CASPer will present you with 15 prompts, one by one. You will need to respond to three individual questions on each of these prompts. The prompts will be based on a mixture of situations from healthcare, ethics or other real-life situations. You should remember that no professional knowledge is needed – so whilst knowing the importance of professional qualities and recent trends could be useful, ensure that you do not revise technical terms or be thrown by any that you may see. Prompts are a mixture of videos and text. You will answer 9 prompts by writing down your thoughts, then face a second section in which you must record your answers. Your webcam will be used to video you, and you have 1 minute to record an answer to each of the three follow-up questions.
As stated, you should not dedicate time to learning scientific or technical knowledge. However, you should read as far as possible around ethical issues, diversity, cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and communication and team working – as applied to healthcare.
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If you are able to quickly recognise each type of question as you go through the paper, then you will be able to understand which attributes and skills you might need to show as part of that question. You will be able to acquire this ability through regular practice, and through ensuring that categorising questions is part of your approach as you practice.
As it’s an online test, you should ensure that your computer and internet connection will provide a smooth experience. Any technical issues on the day will cause stress, and could create problems with answering questions. Test your connection beforehand through doing practice questions. Ensure that your webcam works for the second part of the test.
Show that you have thought through each direction the scenario could take. You can do this through explaining what you would do in different situations, and follow each train of thought through. For example:
‘I would check with Pam whether the surgeon’s comments had upset her, in private. If she was upset, then I would… However, if it transpired that the comments had not upset her, then I would…’
Through creating an additional component of the scenario, you are able to show an awareness of what likely would happen, and an ability to deal with it as it does.
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Consider what position or role you have been given in a scenario – if you are a junior, then bear this in mind when answering. You should not overreach your responsibilities, and deferring to a senior is a perfectly acceptable course of action to take.
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