{"id":4861,"date":"2020-09-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jpsmedical.com.au\/interview-tips-for-medical-professionals\/"},"modified":"2022-08-15T15:25:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T05:25:43","slug":"interview-tips-for-medical-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jpsmedical.com.au\/interview-tips-for-medical-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview Tips for Medical Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Do your research<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A medical student would not walk into a viva without practicing all the various types of cases that she or he could possibly get.\u00a0 It would also be unwise for a medical student not to find out what was on the exam in previous years.<\/p>\n<p>In the same way, you must research and practice your interview techniques so they are polished and ready for the day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get a collaboration of friends and set up a mini-interview panel with your peers and \u201cgrill\u2019 each other<\/li>\n<li>Record your answers and play them back, so you know what you did well and what you can improve upon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer the question, the whole question, and nothing but the question<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Questions often have multiple parts.\u00a0 Be sure to answer all parts and create a holistic response<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t answer the question you practised for, answer the question that the interviewer asks of you.\u00a0 If you didn\u2019t hear the question properly, be sure to ask the interviewer to repeat it.\u00a0 Take a breath, think about the question first before starting your answer. Don\u2019t make things up.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t know something, that is OK, but it would be worse to try to lie your way through an interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Posture<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The way you hold yourself and present yourself are really important.\u00a0 Get one of your friends to take notes or a photo of you while you are responding to the questions and think about what this says about you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Practise your answers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In theory, there are an infinite number of questions which you can be asked in an interview.\u00a0 In practice, you know\u00a0you\u2019re likely to be asked a variation of some of the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cWho are you and why are you the best person for the job?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTell us about a time when you had conflict with someone\u201d (e.g. peer, nurse or senior)<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u201cTell us a bit about the research you\u2019ve undertaken, or quality improvement project that you\u2019ve been involved in?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTell us about your teaching experience?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u201cWhere and what would you like to be doing in five years\u2019 time?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also be asked a clinical question, which aims to identify whether you are a safe practitioner or not. If you don\u2019t practise your answers to these questions you\u2019re setting yourself up to disappoint.\u00a0 None of us are well-versed at presenting ourselves in interviews. Sit down with these five questions and brainstorm dot-point answers for each.\u00a0 Then try (in private) putting them into sentences to give short, succinct, informative answers.\u00a0 Then, recruit a trusted friend, relative or partner to ask you these questions and practice giving answers, as well as asking for feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, and most importantly, take a deep, calming breath in and out, and discard your rehearsed answers.\u00a0 When you\u2019re in the interview you\u2019ll need to really\u00a0<em>listen<\/em>\u00a0to the questions you\u2019re asked.\u00a0 Your practise will support you to give good answers to the questions you get asked, not just the ones you rehearsed for.<\/p>\n<p>On the day take a few moments, before walking in, to get your head in the right place \u2013 you are a serious, credible doctor who has the right skills for the job and would be an asset to the service.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be flippant or make jokes.\u00a0 Make it easy for someone who doesn\u2019t know you to trust you with the care of their family member.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Take the process seriously<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Practising out loud is one of the most important things you could do. Also answering the question in a measured, succinct and reflective manner creates the best impression possible.<\/p>\n<p>I would also add, take the interview process seriously, don\u2019t rush or be late and have all necessary and requested paperwork ready to give to administration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bring a good question<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Treat the clinical question like it is a viva. Take a minute to think about and organise your answer into \u2018headings\u2019 in your mind.<\/p>\n<p>You will usually be asked \u201cDo\u00a0you have any questions?\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0have a good one that shows you are serious and have\u00a0prepared for the interview.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fake it till you make it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ask a friend to listen to you answering one or two questions, especially a question you haven\u2019t considered before. With their help work out how you come across and eliminate any habitual responses or mannerisms. Common examples include saying \u2018ummm\u2019 too much, a nervous response.<\/p>\n<p>You want to appear as calm and unfazed as possible even if you don\u2019t feel like this on the inside. But if you are asked a question on a topic you have a passion for, then show your enthusiasm!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Be specific in your answers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I would suggest that doing your homework about a hospital or region is really important. You should know something specific about the site you are applying for and be able to speak about the benefits that working there can offer. Interviewers really like to hear why you have chosen to apply to a specific site and what they can offer that you are really excited about.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prepare your referees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tell your referees which jobs you are interviewing for and send them the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpsmedical.com.au\/how-to-write-a-medical-cv\/\">latest copy of your CV<\/a>.\u00a0 It makes it much easier for them to talk about your skills and attributes when they get that call.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">JPS Medical Recruitment are an Australian owned recruitment company that specialise in helping medical professionals of all levels not only to find your next permanent or locum appointment but we also assist with all aspects of the documentation processes.<\/p>\n<p>Search latest jobs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpsmedical.com.au\/jobs\/\">here<\/a> or get in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpsmedical.com.au\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> with us today!<\/p>\n<p>Categorised in: JPS Medical, Legislation<\/p>\n<p>This post was written by JPS Recruit<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do your research A medical student would not walk into a viva without practicing all the various types of cases that she or he could possibly get.\u00a0 It would also be unwise for a medical student not to find out what was on the exam in previous years. 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