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Hft interviews

Learning disability support · United Kingdom

How the interview runs

  1. Phone call with the recruitment teamA short call to check fit.
  2. Interview with the hiring managerAbout 45 minutes; values questions and short literacy and numeracy tests.

Source: hft.org.uk

A phone call, then 45 minutes with the hiring manager

“This is a short telephone call to check that you’re right for the role, and that the role is right for you!”

HftRecruitment process page

Hft · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

A short phone call first

To check the fit both ways.

Example

“Your interview will take place with the hiring manager and will last around 45 minutes.”

HftRecruitment process page

Hft · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

About 45 minutes

With the hiring manager.

Example

“We'll ask you a series of values-based questions and to take short literacy and numeracy assessments.”

HftRecruitment process page

Hft · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Values questions and short tests

Literacy and numeracy too.

Example

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