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title: The Keys to Successful Emergency Medicine Physician Interviewing
description: EMrecruits offers Emergency Medicine physicians and residents suggestions to ensure successful on-site interview planning.
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# [The Keys to Successful Emergency Medicine Physician Interviewing](https://www.emrecruits.com/blog/the-keys-to-successful-emergency-medicine-physician-interviewing-on-site-interview-planning)

 Written by [Lori Carlyle, Associate VP of Recruiting](https://www.emrecruits.com/blog/author/lori-carlyle-associate-vp-of-recruiting) | 10/7/14 1:30 PM

# The Keys to Successful Emergency Medicine Physician Interviewing | On-site Interview Planning

Last month EMrecruits discussed the importance of [Telephone Interviewing](https://www.emrecruits.com/blog/the-keys-to-successful-emergency-medicine-physician-interviewing-telephone-interviewing) by suggesting the key things to remember to ensure a great first impression.  Now we take a look at the next step in our 7-Step Guide to Successful Interviewing: On-site Interview Planning.  

### Step 4 | On-site Interview Planning: Preparation is Worth Your Time

Congratulations – you’ve made it this far!  Now it’s time to do final preparation to ensure a successful on-site interview. 

1. **Do your homework. **Remember there is always competition for a good opportunity. The more prepared you are, the easier it will be for you to stand out against the competition.
2. **Confirm your Itinerary. **Make sure you have accurate directions and phone numbers, in case of problems.
3. **Dress professionally. **You do not have a second chance to make a first impression. You should wear a conservative suit, and have a neat and well- groomed appearance.
4. **Be on time. **Employers look for emotionally mature adults with sound, rational judgment. Your prompt arrival indicates your interest in the opportunity.
5. **Bring an updated copy of your Curriculum Vitae, **along with names, addresses and phone numbers of your references.
6. **Concentrate on being yourself **and finding out if this position is for you. (If you impress them, then the likelihood of an offer will naturally increase).
7. **What is your need/want list? **Realistic needs versus wants for geography, call coverage, salary, community, family needs, etc.
8. **There is no such thing as a perfect opportunity. **Be careful - If you look for everything on your wish list, you may miss the best opportunity by searching for something that doesn't exist.
9. **Never make it only about money on the first interview; **you will appear money-motivated. If asked what kind of offer you are looking for, your response should be, "I will consider your strongest offer." This will prevent you from giving a figure that is too high or too low.
10. **You have no decision to make until you have an offer. **Your goal in any interview is to get an offer. Ask about the timeline and process of extending offers.

**Next Time** - [**Face to Face Interviewing: On-Site Interview Do's and Don'ts**](https://www.emrecruits.com/blog/the-keys-to-successful-emergency-medicine-physician-interviewing-face-to-face-interview)

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