Interview Tips from Students Currently on the Interview Trail
A few things l've learned on the Residency interview trail:
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Splurge a little extra for that hotel with free breakfast. A bagel and muffin will only take you so far in the morning. If you even get that.
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Actually just splurge for a nice hotel in general. Preferably one with an actual shower head.
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Never wear a bow tie to an interview. Just no.
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Splash some color in your outfit. You don't want staff to think you are either with JCO or an undertaker.
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You never know who you will actually interview with. Be nice to everyone. Actually just be nice anyway, it usually helps.
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There will always be that one question you need to pull out of your a$$ every interview because you weren't expecting it. I now know the perfect word l would use to describe myself. Shame l came up with it after the fact.
- Mark P.
Dr. Barone: “OK we're curious... what word did you use to describe yourself?”
I should have gone with “Persistent” in hindsight. I said “Dedicated” instead, which wasn't terrible either, just always a problem giving a decent answer that also isn't vomit-inducing for the other person.
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