Interview Workshop

Robert Dixon, MDUniversity of North Carolina

August 29, 2014

Objectives

• Identify what programs are looking for• Discuss important strategies• Introduce a new technique

What is the most important thing?

Heart and Passion

Facts tell, Stories Sell

• Know your assets• Be able to expand: “Tell me more…”

Clarity is Key

Personality and professionalism outweigh skills

Interviewer is most important person on the face of the planet

Beginning

Middle

• Listen and ask questions

Wrap Up

• Underscore interest, firm hand shake, business cards, follow up

Why?

Amy Cuddy

Preparation for Interview Workshop Part 2

• Seeking volunteers for mock interviews!• Watch Amy Cuddy TED Talk – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1Qh

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