Interview to win

Relax Relax Relax-- Sure-- Easy for me to say..Interview

to get the offer. It's only your livelihood and a place

where you will spend several years. Just kidding.

Admittedly, interviewing can be one of the most anxiety

producing experiences of your carreer... IF you let it.

Keep in mind that the people you meet will more than likely

have some of the same anxieties you do. Remember the old

saying that stresses to picture the other person in their

underwear.. Well, if they are doing the

same, then everyone should be very relaxed. Got you to

lighten up didn't I. Have a sense of humor about it too.

Obviously during the interview,you will want to convey your

competency,flexibility,work ethic attitude,ability to be a

team player,good bedside manners, and a host of other

common sense elements that we make sure you are equipped

with to get you an offer. Which brings me to my next point.

If you walk away from the interview thinking you WILL get

the offer and your gut feeling tells you so, you have

accomplished your goal. Must you accept it? NO... But its

nice to know if you wanted to,it is there and may even put

you in a good position to negotiate. We will discuss

negotiating at a later time.

Lets first touch on some important points:

Usually before the interview, you will have a phone

conversation with somebody from the facility. Remember,

this is your gateway in.This conversation will invariably

set the tone for your visit.

Certainly it is important to get a job description and what

your role will be in it BUT at this point it is important

to not discuss salaries, bonuses, sign ons etc...It is most

important to convey in the telephone conversation that the

most important aspect of the job is to feel comfortable

with the people you will be working with and to make sure

that you are a good fit because the first job you take will

hopefully be the last job you take.(and hopefully that is

true) The financials can always come later.Talk about putting

yourself in your best light.....This will do it.

Please dress appropriately.You are a physician AND a

business person.Your dress code should exemplify this.A

nice crisp orange(just kidding:please dont wear orange)

business suit along with polished dress shoes will suffice.

We also recommend if you can, to have a second suit with

you in case you will be dining that evening and for woman

to also have a second change of clothes.(You would not

believe of some of the horror stories we hear from our

clients concerning clothing)One of our clients told us of

a female physician coming dressed with a tight leather mini

skirt and vest,high heels and a Harley Davidson Cap.. To her

credit, she matched really well but she did not get the

offer and the staff is still speaking about her.

Remember your body language.

Leaning forward expresses your attentiveness. Look at the

person speaking straight in the eyes(obviously without

staring). Also a nice firm handshake does wonders.(please

do not crush their hands).

Do your homework on the opportunity.

This is also where we come into play.We pride ourselves on

getting as much information as we can about the group.

Likes and dislikes,personality matches, qualifications,

hobbies etc... Of course be youself but it never hurts to

shmooze a little bit.

Be prepared to answer several questions. Call or email

us and we will discuss that with you. If you did a good

job, you will walk away from the interview feeling good and

will get the offer on good terms.Remember.Interview to get

the offer.This is a free service to candidates. Jeff Silver(toll free) 877-545-8199 or take a second

to email us