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Interview Mistakes All Emergency Medicine Physicians Should Avoid

Posted by Jillian Roberson, Recruitment & Marketing Specialist

4/30/15 11:04 AM

Interview Mistakes All Emergency Medicine Physicians Should Avoid

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You've applied for a new position, handled the initial phone screen like a pro, and now you're moving forward to the face-to-face interview. Are you ready?

Avoid walking away from your next job interview saying, "I could have represented myself better than I did," by making sure you are prepared. Even those with a strong curriculum vitae (CV) and years of experience can make classic mistakes that distract from their overall qualifications for an opportunity.

In order to avoid missing out on the next opportunity you apply for, be sure to prepare yourself and avoid these classic mistakes:

  • Not researching the physician group that you applied for. You've made it this far in the interview process, so researching a group should be a priority. Not only will this prepare you for a conversation with a physician group's leadership team, but it is a step that if not taken will most definitely put you at a disadvantage against your competition.

    TIP: Always assume that other equally qualified candidates are also interviewing for exceptional opportunities. Use your recruiter as a valuable resource and know the ins-and-outs of the group your interviewing with so you can stand out.

  • Over-sharing information about yourself. As you respond to interview questions, you don't want to present yourself in an inaccurate light, however you need to be careful about going into unnecessary detail. Use your best judgment, but we suggest focusing on sharing details about your clinical experience/qualifications and avoiding spending extensive time on topics concerning personal-life views and experiences.

    TIP: Always assume that honesty is the best policy when it concerns past malpractice issues or disciplinary actions. These are topics that will come up later in the process when background checks are requested and credentialing is taking place. Being upfront in the beginning will help avoid any issues in the process later on. 
  • Failing to ask questions. Interviews are not one-sided, so be ready with your own set of questions to ask. Not only will this provide insight on specifics to the opportunity that you feel are most important, it will also show the person you are interviewing with that you are interested enough in their opportunity to put thought into the process. 

    TIP: Make sure to ask about the physician group's overall culture, expectations for future growth, and leadership opportunities to determine if they are realistic and in line with your own preferences.
These are just a few classic mistakes you can now avoid, however if you'd like to dig even deeper be sure to read our complete interview strategy guide, specifically written for emergency medicine physicians and residents.

CLICK HERE to download the complete guide today!

What do you think? Do you find there are other commonly made mistakes in the interview process? Let us know in the comments below.

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