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Ok I am a very very nervous person when it comes to doing something that Ive been worried about for a long time, in this case its the interview. This is my very first interview and is probably my worst.

As soon as I entered the room, my legs began shaking and I was tooo nervous, the dentist told me to take a seat. I sat down and he could tell I was nervous so anyways the whole experience was pretty much bad and what topped the negative experience was this.......................

Interviewer So tell me about your leadership experience?

Me (Very nervous at the moment, In my mind Im thinking I have to come up with something) Well Um I guess um hmm Well when I used to play Halo 3 online with my friends, I used to be the party leader that hosted the games and stuff (In mind mind, did I just take the biggest gun and shoot my self in the foot)

Inteviewer( blasts out laughing)

Me ( I should have smiled to make it seem like it was a joke, but I was too nervous and I had a serious look on my face)........

Interviewer Notices I had a serious look on my face and immediately stops laughing (In his mind, are you kidding me)

So then the interviewer asks me if I have any questions for him

Interviewer Do you have any questions for me?

Me Since you're an interviewer Im assuming you like it and like asking people questions. Why? (WHY WOULD I SAY THAT.)

Interviewer I dont understand what you mean?

Me Never mind I messed up can I ask you another question?

Interviewer Shoot

Me What are the dynamics and the fundamentals of being a dentist (Trying to act smart and intelligent after I exposed my stupidity through out the interview)

Interviewer What do you mean by dynamics

Me Well um you know the um I guess you can say um like the intersocial disciplines between the connection of the fundamentals of being a dentist (WTF DID I JUST SAY!!!!!!!)

Interviewer I don't know I just work and go home.


Im frustrated right now banging my head to the wall, how can I screw up this badly. Hopefully my other interviews wont end up like this because I really want to get in this cycle.
 
Ouch...

If it's any consolation, I used to shake at interviews (especially when I hyped them up). Try not to think of it if you can. Interviewing is a skill that you pick up with practice. One thing that has helped me is to keep my focus on the idea that the interviewer is just as human as I am and has all of the same faults, needs, problems, etc that I do. When I think of it in this light, it takes them down a few pegs and I remember it's just a conversation.

If it helps, try practice interviews with your family and friends... again, it's a skill.

Good luck.
 
A word of advice when it comes to dental school interviews is that video games are not in your vocabulary. I believe that it would really turn off most older interviewers.
 
you're probably just over thinking it.... if you're still frustrated, go play some valhalla and betray your entire team

best of luck
 
party leader for Halo 3! priceless!!! hahaha. i bet if u smiled and pretended like u said that on purpose ud b in 4 sho! lmfao
 
Don't worry. If you had an interview this early, I'm guessing you have some others and you have a pretty good app. I've been applying for jobs and I find that might interviews get better and better because I am more confident and know what to say. You should apply for some jobs and get some experience interviewing! Trust me, it will help.
 
Who was the interviewer exactly? Let me know, and I can tell you what he/she was probably thinking at the time.
 
Party leader for Halo 3? Wooooooowwwww. Hilarious. Despite the obvious riduculousness, I think that you will be ok for the other interviews if you learn from this one. Good luck
 
Xbocker said:
Ok I am a very very nervous person when it comes to doing something that Ive been worried about for a long time, in this case its the interview. This is my very first interview and is probably my worst.

As soon as I entered the room, my legs began shaking and I was tooo nervous, the dentist told me to take a seat. I sat down and he could tell I was nervous so anyways the whole experience was pretty much bad and what topped the negative experience was this.......................

Interviewer So tell me about your leadership experience?

Me (Very nervous at the moment, In my mind Im thinking I have to come up with something) Well Um I guess um hmm Well when I used to play Halo 3 online with my friends, I used to be the party leader that hosted the games and stuff (In mind mind, did I just take the biggest gun and shoot my self in the foot)

Inteviewer( blasts out laughing)

Me ( I should have smiled to make it seem like it was a joke, but I was too nervous and I had a serious look on my face)........

Interviewer Notices I had a serious look on my face and immediately stops laughing (In his mind, are you kidding me)

So then the interviewer asks me if I have any questions for him

Interviewer Do you have any questions for me?

Me Since you're an interviewer Im assuming you like it and like asking people questions. Why? (WHY WOULD I SAY THAT.)

Interviewer I dont understand what you mean?

Me Never mind I messed up can I ask you another question?

Interviewer Shoot

Me What are the dynamics and the fundamentals of being a dentist (Trying to act smart and intelligent after I exposed my stupidity through out the interview)

Interviewer What do you mean by dynamics

Me Well um you know the um I guess you can say um like the intersocial disciplines between the connection of the fundamentals of being a dentist (WTF DID I JUST SAY!!!!!!!)

Interviewer I don't know I just work and go home.


Im frustrated right now banging my head to the wall, how can I screw up this badly. Hopefully my other interviews wont end up like this because I really want to get in this cycle.
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wow...I thought I blew my interview at Midwestern last year..........you topped me hands down
 
Wow, this is funny. I don't know if this is a joke or not.

But to be honest, if I was the interviewer then it is obvious that you are just nervous but still a hilarious person.

EDIT: I would accept you...
 
DentalTrain said:
Don't worry. If you had an interview this early, I'm guessing you have some others and you have a pretty good app. I've been applying for jobs and I find that might interviews get better and better because I am more confident and know what to say. You should apply for some jobs and get some experience interviewing! Trust me, it will help.
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That is soo true. After every interview, you learn something new.
 
sad. yet so funny.

if you would've played off that halo3 thing as a joke, you would be set lol. oh well, always next time. I wouldn't sweat it too much.
 
Take heart, at least you didn't say something like "I've been raid leader before there were flying mounts in Azeroth," or "I've aided in bringing down Van Cleef and walked out with Cookie's Tenderizer."

If it's any comfort, I was also convulsed nervously across the table from my interviewer and for the whole time my voice was unsteady and would crack after everything I said and I still got in my first choice 🙂
 
omg! i'm really really sorry.... but i couldn't help but burst out laughing.... and i'm in the library! :X good luck on your future interviews!
 
Oh well, at least u got interview at case. I got rejected. You r still ahead of me.
 
well with a name like xbocker... lol. no worries that was your pancake interview - you know how the first pancake is always messed up
 
im laughing because i think this has to be a joke. really? party leader in halo 3? haha. that is legend...wait for it...DARY!

but on a serious note, did you ever use your school's career center? they do mock interviews and i think you should take advantage of that. good luck with the rest of the cycle.
 
Okay... I'm calling bull****. You went into an interview and you were asked some very basic questions. Did you really think you were going to walk in there and wing it?
 
Xbocker said:
Sadly I wish it was a joke but it wasnt..... Had I smiled I wouldnt be feeling like **** right now.
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This guy might be serious...well man, the best advice is to visit your career center and practice your interviewing skills. Get some mock interviews down cause you don't want to screw up the rest of your interview line-ups.

Take this as a learning experience, you just need to calm your nerves and be yourself. Don't try to be someone you're not. Be prepared with questions before you visit the school and raise questions that come to you during the tour. Just be natural and you should do alot better next time.
 
if it makes you feel any better, when I had an interview at temple last year, they asked me to ask a random question (that wasn't dental related) to the other ppl in our group interview. One girl asked "what was the most recent book you read?" Another guy asked "what was the most exciting thing you have done in your life?" Me? I asked "when you go number 2, do you crumple or do you fold?" can't beat that.
 
bennijai said:
This guy might be serious...well man, the best advice is to visit your career center and practice your interviewing skills. Get some mock interviews down cause you don't want to screw up the rest of your interview line-ups.

Take this as a learning experience, you just need to calm your nerves and be yourself. Don't try to be someone you're not. Be prepared with questions before you visit the school and raise questions that come to you during the tour. Just be natural and you should do alot better next time.
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Be yourself for the most part, but don't talk about video games if they ask you if you have any extra hobbies. 🙄
 
bumb. Another classic from last years interviews.
 
Xbocker said:
Ok I am a very very nervous person when it comes to doing something that Ive been worried about for a long time, in this case its the interview. This is my very first interview and is probably my worst.

As soon as I entered the room, my legs began shaking and I was tooo nervous, the dentist told me to take a seat. I sat down and he could tell I was nervous so anyways the whole experience was pretty much bad and what topped the negative experience was this.......................

Interviewer So tell me about your leadership experience?

Me (Very nervous at the moment, In my mind Im thinking I have to come up with something) Well Um I guess um hmm Well when I used to play Halo 3 online with my friends, I used to be the party leader that hosted the games and stuff (In mind mind, did I just take the biggest gun and shoot my self in the foot)

Inteviewer( blasts out laughing)

Me ( I should have smiled to make it seem like it was a joke, but I was too nervous and I had a serious look on my face)........

Interviewer Notices I had a serious look on my face and immediately stops laughing (In his mind, are you kidding me)

So then the interviewer asks me if I have any questions for him

Interviewer Do you have any questions for me?

Me Since you're an interviewer Im assuming you like it and like asking people questions. Why? (WHY WOULD I SAY THAT.)

Interviewer I dont understand what you mean?

Me Never mind I messed up can I ask you another question?

Interviewer Shoot

Me What are the dynamics and the fundamentals of being a dentist (Trying to act smart and intelligent after I exposed my stupidity through out the interview)

Interviewer What do you mean by dynamics

Me Well um you know the um I guess you can say um like the intersocial disciplines between the connection of the fundamentals of being a dentist (WTF DID I JUST SAY!!!!!!!)

Interviewer I don't know I just work and go home.


Im frustrated right now banging my head to the wall, how can I screw up this badly. Hopefully my other interviews wont end up like this because I really want to get in this cycle.
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EPICCCCCCC!!!!
Okay, there is no way in hell this is serious, this is a good joke and it had me laughing pretty hard... "so tell me about your leadership experience".... "well I play Halo" LMAO LMAO 😆
 
:laugh: I feel for you, but this is funny! Dude, don't worry it'll be fine. I'm sure you're a good candidate and get in somewhere...don't sweat it.


....:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
 
It sounds like you haven't prepared for your interviews at all. At this point in the game, going into your interviews, you should have gone through several mock interviews and at least have answers to all the major interview questions planned out. Take these interviews seriously and go in prepared as though your life depended on it. It's your future we're talking about here. :luck:
 
If you're still around, can you answer this? Did you get in?
 
i really hope you get accepted. this is by far the best entry ive ever read on here. im sure the interviewer had a blast with you.

im rooting for you!

keep us posted.
 
bigasianpianist said:
if it makes you feel any better, when I had an interview at temple last year, they asked me to ask a random question (that wasn't dental related) to the other ppl in our group interview. One girl asked "what was the most recent book you read?" Another guy asked "what was the most exciting thing you have done in your life?" Me? I asked "when you go number 2, do you crumple or do you fold?" can't beat that.
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😆
 
lmfao.... oh man, this made my day... :laugh:

you popped my post-cherry by the way, first post! woo!! 👍
 
awww dont worry about it!
MOST people have really nervous moments like this and im sure the interviewer has dealt with much worse
at least you didnt say anything racist or something that would have offended them!
so just look on the bright side.. although right away its hard to see that...
just try to laugh it off now and hope for the best!
good luck! 🙂
 
LMAO!!! This has to be one of the funniest posts on SDN... I know this thread's more than a year old but still! E.P.I.C.
 
Was he accepted anywhere? Poor guy its to bad he froze so badly. But this is very amusing!
 
I've always imagined this scenario as being the worst interview ever - as a jutting off point from this thread (I'm bored 🙂)

Interviewer: What are your plans after dental school? Where do you want to practice?

Applicant: Well umm I've always wanted to live in Azeroth umm the zombies and vampires there have oral health problems umm *scratches head* i think that's where I'll go... - I've never really thought about this (I played WoW just before the interview).

Interviewer: *explodes in laughter* That's probably one of the funniest things I've heard from an applicant in years. *laughs some more and uses tissue to wipe the joy out of his eyes*

Applicant: *I sit there without cracking a smile and remain silent - I should've laughed*

Interviewer: *notices the serious look on my face* So...its says on your application that you're a big brother to two children...how is that going?

Applicant: *too nervous at this point and cannot get over my response to the last question* I respond to the interviewer that I don't have a brother...

Interviewer: So you mean this activity on your application is a lie? *looks at me sternly in the face - the same look my father gives me when he is about to take out his belt and whip me for a bad return on an investment - yes, i failed in that career*

Applicant: *Extremely freightened* No...big brother? Ohhhh that...yes...oh...that one...*I scratch my head furiously* - Oh i can't remember...I'm at a loss for words...

Interviewer: *looks fed up right about now* Ok...I hereby declare this interview to be over. I think I got all I need from you. My job is to present you in front of the committee next week. You'll hear from us in December.

Applicant: *yelling at him* THAT'S IT?? What about the creatures of Azeroth? Why I want to become a dentist? Why I chose this school?

I never failed so badly in my life (I did fail a Theater exam last week - I studied too 🙁)...I don't think anyone could top this...Please share your failures with me. I need to be consoled. I'm in agony right now. I've never cried this hard in my life. Any way, I have 3 more interviews left...Think this interviewer will tell other schools about my terrible interviewing skills? What should I be doing right now? I'M WORRIED! 😕 😱
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Btw, I don't play WoW...Not an RPG gamer. Just thought this would bring some more humor to commemorate the 1+ year anniversary of this thread. EPIC FAILURE!!!
 
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At least your interviewer didn't fall asleep while you are talking.
My interviewer fell asleep while I was talking to her. Right in front of me.
I saw her head abruptly dropping.
 
jinzabread said:
At least your interviewer didn't fall asleep while you are talking.
My interviewer fell asleep while I was talking to her. Right in front of me.
I saw her head abruptly dropping.
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Ah geez.. That'd be so awkward haha.. Did you have to wake him/her up?
 
jinzabread said:
At least your interviewer didn't fall asleep while you are talking.
My interviewer fell asleep while I was talking to her. Right in front of me.
I saw her head abruptly dropping.
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How dare you try to hijack this epic thread. That's funny though.
 
I couldn't stop laughing at the OP's post, at the question about crumple and fold, and the interviewer falling asleep!! I had a teacher in elementary that had the sleeping disorder where she would randomly fall asleep in the middle of teaching, while you were talking to her, etc. It was sad but to a young kid it can be entertaining.

To the OP: Do NOT get so upset about this. Please, please try to see the humor in things. If you learn from your mistake, that is what matters. So now you know that interviewing gets your nerves, so practice a lot with friends, family, in the mirror, etc. But take this as a funny story that one day you can share with a future med-student wannabe! Laughing is much less messier than crying!
 
Anyone have an EPIC FAIL story to tell from an interview this year so far? :laugh:
 
Might as well share mine while we're waiting for Dec 1. This is from a certain school on the East Coast:

Interviewer (not fluent in English): So you're Vietnamese huh?

Me: Yes. You can tell from my name?

Interviewer: No, I can tell from your look.

Me: I'm impressed you can tell, Southeast Asians definitely share certain facial features. Most people just think I'm Filipino *laughs*

Interviewer: *serious face* I am not Filipino! How can you tell I am Filipino. There are many different people in this city. You cannot tell! You cannot assume like that!

Me: ...... uhhh... that's... not what I said...
(meanwhile inside my head: WTF?! WTF?!? WTF IS THIS DUDE ON?! HE JUST SAID I HAD A VIETNAMESE LOOK!!!)


And repeat for a bunch of other questions. He was definitely grilling me with hard questions... and then misinterpreting my answers. One of my worst interviews. And it left a bad taste in my mouth about the school.
 
redchesus said:
Might as well share mine while we're waiting for Dec 1. This is from a certain school on the East Coast:

Interviewer (not fluent in English): So you're Vietnamese huh?

Me: Yes. You can tell from my name?

Interviewer: No, I can tell from your look.

Me: I'm impressed you can tell, Southeast Asians definitely share certain facial features. Most people just think I'm Filipino *laughs*

Interviewer: *serious face* I am not Filipino! How can you tell I am Filipino. There are many different people in this city. You cannot tell! You cannot assume like that!

Me: ...... uhhh... that's... not what I said...
(meanwhile inside my head: WTF?! WTF?!? WTF IS THIS DUDE ON?! HE JUST SAID I HAD A VIETNAMESE LOOK!!!)

God knows how many other things he misinterpreted that interview. One of my worst interviews.
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Thats soooo wrong! You know you have the right to ask for another interivew if you felt it was unfair. I was told this by the dean at my school. This sounds like it was unfair. If this was your only interview, I would bring it up with the dean at your school. The interviewer does not have the right to make a comment on your physical appearance.
 
redchesus said:
Might as well share mine while we're waiting for Dec 1. This is from a certain school on the East Coast:

Interviewer (not fluent in English): So you're Vietnamese huh?

Me: Yes. You can tell from my name?

Interviewer: No, I can tell from your look.

Me: I'm impressed you can tell, Southeast Asians definitely share certain facial features. Most people just think I'm Filipino *laughs*

Interviewer: *serious face* I am not Filipino! How can you tell I am Filipino. There are many different people in this city. You cannot tell! You cannot assume like that!

Me: ...... uhhh... that's... not what I said...
(meanwhile inside my head: WTF?! WTF?!? WTF IS THIS DUDE ON?! HE JUST SAID I HAD A VIETNAMESE LOOK!!!)


And repeat for a bunch of other questions. He was definitely grilling me with hard questions... and then misinterpreting my answers. One of my worst interviews. And it left a bad taste in my mouth about the school.
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That's an illegal question. People sue for things like this. But if it's a school you don't care for, screw it. I wonder how someone like him is allowed to conduct interviews...he sounds incompetent.
 
Case Western was my first interview and I was suuuuuuuuuper nervous...

Interviewer:What do you do to relieve stress?

Me: (caught off guard) Oh. I just sleep.

Interviewer: Sleep, huh?

Me: (Thinking of something quick) Yeah, I like to dream and drift off into different worlds......................

Interviewer: Oookkk....

LOLOL I was like WTHHHHHHHHHH did I just say?!?!?!??
 
ok I know the initial post for this was super old but i just have to comment.
I'm not sure why everyone is trying to give this guy moral support and encouraging him when he is a clear cut reason as to why they conduct interviews in the first place... his true colors are showing through and its pointing at introverted computer nerd, not a future dentist. Would you really want him to be your dentist?
 
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