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The Successful Interview

The Successful Interview. Joel Maurer, MD Assistant Dean for Admissions College of Human Medicine Michigan State University. First Impressions Are Really Important. First Impressions. Research has shown that people can make first impression judgments as quickly as 1/10 of a second.

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The Successful Interview

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  1. The Successful Interview Joel Maurer, MD Assistant Dean for Admissions College of Human Medicine Michigan State University

  2. First Impressions Are Really Important

  3. FirstImpressions • Research has shown that people can make first impression judgments as quickly as 1/10 of a second. • Research has also shown that first impressions are hard to change. • So….

  4. 1. Dress for Success!

  5. General Tips and Recommendations • Your attire should be noticed as being appropriate and well-fitting, but it should not take center stage. • If you are primarily remembered for your interview attire, this is probably because you made an error in judgment! • Never confuse an interview or business function with a social event. Don't dress for a party or a date. • Basic professional attire does not change with the whims of fashion.

  6. Specific Dress Tips that Apply to Both Men and Women • Suit • Conservative colors / fabric • Cost / quality • Details • Smell • Tattoos/Piercings/Body Art

  7. Specifics for Men • Ties • Shirts • Socks • Shoes/Belt • Facial hair/nails • Hair • Hair • Details

  8. Specifics for Women • Club attire is not business attire • Suit - pants / skirts • Shirt / sweaters • Jewelry / accessories • Shoes/Hosiery • Cosmetics • Purse / bag

  9. 2. Be Professional throughout the day and beyond!

  10. Be Prompt

  11. Be Attentive

  12. Be Polite

  13. Be Respectful

  14. Be Careful and Mindful • Email user names • Voicemail messages • Social Media

  15. 3. Interview Styles and Content

  16. Interviewer Styles • One-on-one • Panel • Mini-multiple Interview

  17. Information to Interviewer • Open • Semi-blind • Blind

  18. Interview Content and Environment • Usually based on topic(s) • Usually try to create a relaxing atmosphere

  19. Types of Interview Questions • Personal • Motivation and Commitment • Education and Experience • Knowledge of Medical School • Goals/Plans • Exposure to Medicine and Current Events • Breadth and Diversity • Behavior-based

  20. Do I Get to Ask Questions? • Will I need a car? • How diverse is the faculty? • How do students get involved? • Orientation?

  21. 4. Know the School to which You Are Interviewing (and Do Your Homework!)

  22. Know The Medical School • Why this particular medical school • Have questions specific to this medical school

  23. Know yourself • Know your application • Know why you want to be a doctor • Know why you feel this school will be a good fit for you

  24. Prepare for Questions • Review potential questions • Practice out loud • Be careful not to rehearse too much • Silence is ok for a few seconds

  25. Any Questions?

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