Career and Life Planning Guidebook for Medical Residents

There are few moments more frightening than coming face-to-face with a Grizzly. While a prospective employer is not a life-threatening adversary like a Grizzly, for unprepared residents, the first interview can be just as frightening. How will you prepare for interviews? What questions will YOU ask? What questions will THEY ask? What do you wear? Howwill you follow up? In this chapter, you will research job openings and organizations that may be a potential match with your pri- orities. Then you’ll prepare for interviews by identifying appropriate questions and preparing your responses to common interview questions. By the end, you’ll be ready to face interviews with confidence rather than fright. While there are always new challenges in any adventure, with good preparation you’ll put your best foot forward and identify a good opportunity quickly! Get your shoes shined. We’re going out. . 1. Begin With the End in Mind 2. Understand the Employer’s Evaluation Process 3. Understand the Lay of the Land 4. Prepare for the Phone Interview 5. Prepare for the Onsite Interview 6. Ace the Onsite Interview 7. Work the Post Interview • Prepare for job interviews, including how to communicate effectively during a job interview. • Dress for success. • Develop a winning mindset, self-awareness, and practical interviewing strategies. • Answer tough questions during a job interview. • Differentiate yourself from the applicant pool and position yourself for a job offer. • Effectively follow up after job interviews. L E T ’ S G E T S T A R T E D In This Chapter O U T L I N E G O A L S The Interview 243 WWW.PHYSICIANCAREERPLANNING.COM