Common interview mishaps?

[radioactive15]

It would be cool if there was a thread that listed common things people do wrong in medical school interviews, specifically.

A few things I can think of are saying stuff that doesn't agree with your app, no eye contact, and not dressing appropriately (though the latter might not be common anymore I think)

What are some other things interviewees say or do wrong in medical school interviews?

An interviewer or admissions officer would probably be well experienced in identifying these flaws, but if anyone else wants to discuss bad things that are common or happen in interviews, it would be very helpful

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[DrHart]

Earlier in the year I've heard that my man bun will be frowned upon (that kinda fits into the dressing/appearance category). We will see.
One of the most common (and potent killers) that I've heard about is an applicant's inability to explain why he/she wants to become a physician - aside from "help people" or "i'm good at science" or "everyone in my family is a doctor" It seems logical that if you don't have a good answer to that question, you won't be perceived as a great candidate.

 

[f4reignbeauty]

Not answering the question could be a common mishap.

 

[Goro]

See my post on "guide to interviews"

It would be cool if there was a thread that listed common things people do wrong in medical school interviews, specifically.

A few things I can think of are saying stuff that doesn't agree with your app, no eye contact, and not dressing appropriately (though the latter might not be common anymore I think)

What are some other things interviewees say or do wrong in medical school interviews?

An interviewer or admissions officer would probably be well experienced in identifying these flaws, but if anyone else wants to discuss bad things that are common or happen in interviews, it would be very helpful

 

[efle]

See my post on "guide to interviews"

Link for the lazy

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/goro’s-guide-to-interviews.1097033/