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Interviewing Skills

Interviewing Skills. Goals for Interview. Introduce & Sell Yourself Who are you? Skills and Strengths Unique Qualities. Interviews. Types of Interviews Screening or Selection Interviews Behavioral Styles of Interviews Directed Nondirective Stress. Preparation is Vital!.

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Interviewing Skills

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  1. Interviewing Skills

  2. Goals for Interview • Introduce & Sell Yourself • Who are you? • Skills and Strengths • Unique Qualities

  3. Interviews • Types of Interviews • Screening or Selection Interviews • Behavioral • Styles of Interviews • Directed • Nondirective • Stress

  4. Preparation is Vital! • Analyze Yourself • Resume • Do your homework • Field • Organizations • School/program • What will they evaluate?

  5. Stages of an InterviewStructured Much Like a Speech • Intro • Applicant & School • Body of Interview • Questions • Closing • Reiterate Interest & Fit • Follow-up • Thank You Note; Assessment/Revision

  6. Important Interview Elements Verbal Message Appearance Non-Verbal Message Questions Follow-up

  7. How You Define Yourself Verbal Message • Your Skills & Experience • Reiterate Application and Personal Statement • with Examples • Your Interests & Goals • Why this field? Why this school/program? Why not others? • Your Personality & Passion • Flexible? Communicative? Pleasant? Team Player?

  8. Verbal Message • Understand What They Want • Flexibility, Quick Learner, Motivated, Team-player • Find Skills & Experiences That Fit • Travel, Research, Tutoring, Class Projects, Peer Training, • Volunteering, Working on Campus/in Class • Prepare As You Would For Speech • Identify Key Ideas, Support Ideas with Examples, Adapt to • Audience, End Strongly • Use Speech Skills • Be Concise, Listen Closely & Answer Question Asked, • Pace Yourself, Reflect Enthusiasm, Strong Voice

  9. Personality Cues Verbal Message • Show Courtesy to Interviewer • Not: “What can you do for me?” • Don’t Rely on Yes/No Answers • Be Careful of “Know it All Complex” • Positive, Not Cynical • Show Tolerance and Flexibility • Broad Interests & Open to new experiences

  10. Work Habit Cues Verbal Message • Speak Well of Others • Show Initiative • Ability to Take Criticism • Moral Standards (Don’t Lie) • Team Player

  11. First Impressions = Lasting Impressions Appearance • Dress for Dream Job • Inspires confidence; shows professionalism, and interest! • Better to Over-dress than Under-dress • Avoid Excessive Jewelry, Cologne, Short Skirts or Deep Necklines

  12. Men Suits/Shirts Ties Shoes/Socks Jewelry Hair/Facial Hair Nails Women Suits/Blouses Skirt length Shoes/hosiery Jewelry Hair Nails Appropriate Interview Attire • Purse/Portfolio/Briefcase

  13. Body Language Speaks Volumes Non-Verbal Message • Firm Handshake, Eye Contact, Smile • Don’t Sit Until Invited • Eye Contact • Be Mindful of Hands and Facial Signals • Mirror Interviewer (subtly) • Look Enthusiastic! • Take Your Time

  14. Non-Verbal Message • Body Movement • Don’t Cross Arms—use gestures instead • Sit up Straight---Lean Forward • Use an Appropriate Sitting Position • Consider Spatial Use & Seating Arrangement • Vocal Usage • Sound Energetic & Enthusiastic • Reduce the Use of Filled Pauses

  15. Interview Questions • Types • Credential • Experience • Opinion • Dumb • Behavioral • Legal

  16. Questions • Why do you want to attend _____? • What kind of medical experience do you have? • Tell me more about ______ experience. • What are your strengths? • What are your weaknesses? • Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

  17. Questions • Why do you want to attend _____? Research School/program * outstanding school with reputable history (proof) * recent projects are similar to interests (give example) * recommended by a contact * size of school/program, values, opportunities

  18. Questions • What kind of experience do you have? Use characteristics similar to those found in admissions information ASK what opportunities you might have for…. * Pull skills from previous experiences--even if unrelated (leadership, time management, work ethic) * Pull examples from academic work (related project? Technical knowledge demonstrated?)

  19. Questions • Tell me more about ______. 2-3 Key Points * What were your responsibilities * Challenges you overcame * What did you enjoy about it * Relate to medical career or med school NEVER talk poorly of past experience/boss/school The world is smaller than you think.

  20. Questions • What are your strengths? Isolate high points from background * Time Management & Planning * Natural Curiosity & Desire to Learn * Strong Communication Skills * Work Ethic * Love Challenge--Finding Solutions * Working with Diverse Teams

  21. Questions • Where do you see yourself in ____ years? Be honest--to a degree Leave the door open for “the right opportunity” Show desire to grow Remember what comes after med school Dangerous Answer: “In your seat!”

  22. Questions For Them Always have a question prepared.

  23. Follow-up • Confirm when they will be in contact • Reiterate interest • “Look forward to hearing from you.” • Get business card for everyone at interview • Send thank you note PROMPTLY. • Shows interest! • Allows chance to follow-up on issue • Handwritten--more personal • Typed--more polished • Complete a Self-Assessment

  24. Other Hints • Arrive Early! • Introductions—More than a Hello • Name Usage—Follow lead • Listen and Observe • Laughter? • A pleasant environment? • Thank Interviewers at close of interview

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