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Tips for a Successful Interview Congratulations! You've made it to the interview process, a time when both the facility and you have the opportunity for mutual assessment. While you may be excited, and maybe even a bit anxious over an impending interview, it is critical that you be prepared to take your appointment for employment seriously. The following is designed to help you during the interview process, including how to prepare beforehand, how to conduct yourself in the actual interview and what appropriate follow up steps should be taken after your visit. Preparation Researching the hospital or facility where you potentially will be working is imperative. Never walk into an interview without doing your homework. Find out as much as possible about the hospital or facility. The Internet is a valuable tool in this research, and your MedTeam Staffing recruiter will provide additional detailed information about the opportunity and the interviewer. Review your work experience objectively and highlight your skills that are most critical for success. You need to show how your skills match those within their existing department and demonstrate clearly how your skill set and expertise might add something their current program is lacking. Be ready and willing to discuss your professional goals and personal interests. Interviewers don't want to only listen to a complete rundown on your credentials and training. That's what your resume is for and all that should be covered there. However, if you are particularly proud of something you have accomplished, or have had the opportunity to work with some extraordinary people in your field, you may mention that briefly as one of your achievements or career highlights. Don't assume that the interviewer is completely familiar with your resume. Often the interviewer is not the same person who initially received your resume; be prepared to summarize key points. Be ready to sell yourself Be prepared to sell your qualifications, expertise and strengths. Also, be prepared to answer any questions that may arise regarding your resume, particularly any gaps in training or job history. During the interview, make certain that you express the following qualities with brief examples to support each trait:
Generally, the candidate who shows the most enthusiasm for the job, the opportunity and the facility is the one who gets the offer. If you desire this opportunity, convey a positive attitude, smile, maintain good eye contact, and express genuine interest. Be prepared to answer specific questions regarding your skills, knowledge and experience. You can be persuasive as to why the employer should hire you by creating a vivid and detailed image of your achievements with supporting examples. Prepare a comprehensive list of questions One of the best ways to appear enthusiastic about the opportunity is to ask questions. Many recruitment specialists say the questions you ask (rather than the answers you give) are the key to a good interview. Before you go into an interview, write down a list of everything you need to know in order to make a decision about the job. Of course, you'll want to know about the facility, but don't forget to ask about the community and quality of life in the areas as well. Find out about employment opportunities for your spouse, schools in the area and religious institutions. Last but definitely not least
Follow up When you get in your car, immediately write down key issues you feel were uncovered in your interview. Think of the qualifications the employer is looking for and match your strengths to them. Call Your Recruiter Immediately! Follow up now is critical. We can't emphasize this enough - we must know how the interview went so that we can be more effective in talking to the employer to you. A Thank You letter should be written no later than 24 hours after the interview. And call your recruiter. You only have one
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