All Star Recruiting

INTERVIEWING TIPS

Nearly 95% of all job offers result directly from a face to face interview. Your chance for success lies in the first impression left with a prospective employer during an interview. Making a good first impression on your interview is extremely important to potentially being offered a position. You should always want to leave an interview knowing that you represented yourself in the best possible way. You should also feel that any questions you have regarding the position and the community have been answered to your satisfaction. Paramount Medical Associates has complied several key tips and suggestions that will help you accomplish this.


	Dress for Success
	Women should wear a conservative business suit with polished shoes. Skirts should be no shorter than mid-thigh. Stockings should be neutral or natural color. Men should wear a conservative business suit with a tie and polished brown or black shoes. Do not wear dark sneakers that appear to be shoe-like.

	Park Egos at the Door
	People hire a person they like, not someone who thinks they are better than them. Keep an upbeat, high-energy demeanor, and a positive attitude.

	Be on Time and Early
	They say time kills deals. Well, this time 'they' are right. Showing up late can be excusable if you call the employer ahead of time with a valid reason for the delay...otherwise your tardiness is unacceptable.

	Do NOT Bring up Salary and Benefits Unless They Do
	Negotiating salary during an interview is dangerous. You might price yourself out of a job or accept too little for your services. If they ask you to name a price, the following statement may save you from making a hasty deal: "I am most interested in the opportunity. If you like what I have to offer your group and I like what I see, then I am sure we can work the financial arrangements out."

	Keep the Dialogue Short
	Asking questions and responding to their questions is perfectly normal. But keep your responses as specific and direct as possible...don't ramble on!

	Ask High Gain Questions
	Ask open-ended questions that require more than a 'yes' or 'no' response. For example: "How has managed care impacted your practice or facility?"

	Stay Away from Alcohol When Dining
	Just one alcoholic beverage may impair your judgment enough to say the wrong thing. Ask for tea or a soft drink.

	Ask for the Job
	Express your interest in the job. The employer is waiting for your acknowledgment of interest. Tell him or her: "Yes, I want the job."

	Mail a Thank You Note
	Aside from thanking them for their hospitality, a letter or note from you is an excellent way to keep your name fresh in their mind and interested in you.