Interview: is there anything else you would like to add about yourself?

[lisichka]

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[Picklesali]

Well...I was thinking about adding "Actually, I had to work throughout my undergrad career to pay for my education. I worked in a strip club, can I demonstrate?"

bu-dum-chink!


(Sorry guys, I'm tired and in rare form tonight!)

 

[deleted103730]

just reiterate why you'd be a good fit at their school

 

[silverlining1]

is it ok to say NO, i have nothing to add. and if not, what else to mention without sounding stupid🙄

I think this would depend on what you talked about in the interview.

 

[elwademd]

is it ok to say NO, i have nothing to add. and if not, what else to mention without sounding stupid🙄
And also I know that a lot of interviewers want to see enthusiasm when applicant is talking about some experience. But in my case, some of experiences are from some years ago, and it is hard to remember all the details, let alone be enthusiastic about them. What to do? Thanks🙂

this is basically a chance for you to mention something that you feel is important that wasn't addressed during the interview. as mentioned above:

just reiterate why you'd be a good fit at their school

 

[Law2Doc]

is it ok to say NO, i have nothing to add. and if not, what else to mention without sounding stupid🙄
And also I know that a lot of interviewers want to see enthusiasm when applicant is talking about some experience. But in my case, some of experiences are from some years ago, and it is hard to remember all the details, let alone be enthusiastic about them. What to do? Thanks🙂

The interview is your only chance to sell yourself in the process. So whenever they give you an opening to talk more, particularly when it's an open topic such as this, you should. Sort of like any salesman or telemarketer -- if you give them an opportunity to keep talking, they do, because they know if they don't, no sale gets made. Hopefully you have a better product, though. Have a few things in mind you would bring up if given the floor. Reiterating why you are a good fit -- something along the lines of the Stuart Smalley Daily Affirmation "I'm good enough, smart enough, and doggone it, people like me"-- (but not exactly that) is fine if that's all the opening you get, but if the interviewer isn't rushing you out the door I probably would go with the -- "well, one thing I was hoping to bring to your attention and wanted to emphasize was..."

 

[Phoenix.]

Reiterating why you are a good fit -- something along the lines of the Stuart Smalley Daily Affirmation "I'm good enough, smart enough, and doggone it, people like me"-- (but not exactly that) is fine

Love it. I swear, that's how this whole process makes me feel. Like I'm Stuart Smalley standing in front of a mirror....

 

[MWK]

I was interviewed at UK on tuesday and neither of the interviewers asked me anything about my research (1+ yrs, 2nd authored a published manuscript, presentation at the ACS + award), and at the end of the second interview when they said

Interviewer: "Thanks for stopping by, MWK. Are there any questions you'd like to ask"
MWK: Yeah, neither of you even mentioned my research, do you all just not care?
Interviewer: Slight chuckle, no response.
MWK: Well thanks again for your time and considering me.

 

[TarHeelBorn]

I was interviewed at UK on tuesday and neither of the interviewers asked me anything about my research (1+ yrs, 2nd authored a published manuscript, presentation at the ACS + award), and at the end of the second interview when they said

Interviewer: "Thanks for stopping by, MWK. Are there any questions you'd like to ask"
MWK: Yeah, neither of you even mentioned my research, do you all just not care?
Interviewer: Slight chuckle, no response.
MWK: Well thanks again for your time and considering me.

, unless you're serious, in which case 😕

 

[Phoenix.]

I was interviewed at UK on tuesday and neither of the interviewers asked me anything about my research (1+ yrs, 2nd authored a published manuscript, presentation at the ACS + award), and at the end of the second interview when they said

Interviewer: "Thanks for stopping by, MWK. Are there any questions you'd like to ask"
MWK: Yeah, neither of you even mentioned my research, do you all just not care?
Interviewer: Slight chuckle, no response.
MWK: Well thanks again for your time and considering me.

I'm really hoping that wasn't how you phrased it....

 

[MWK]

I just re-read what I posted and it sounded pretty assholish, it really didnt come off that way. It was at the end of a 45 minute good interview that was more conversational than discussing aspects of my resume. Plus he was like 85 and a behavioral science guy. I said it with a smile and he smiled and chuckled.

 

[pittnative]

is it ok to say NO, i have nothing to add. and if not, what else to mention without sounding stupid🙄
And also I know that a lot of interviewers want to see enthusiasm when applicant is talking about some experience. But in my case, some of experiences are from some years ago, and it is hard to remember all the details, let alone be enthusiastic about them. What to do? Thanks🙂

Say something along the lines of: "Honestly, this has been the best interview I have been on. I love everything about this place (give some specifics). This type of environment fits with exactly what I am looking for in a medical education. My background is in ____________ (maybe in research/large school/Liberal Arts school/hospital volunteer/community volunteer/whatever) and this school will help me build on what I have already accomplished...

You can pretty much make any background work with any medical school just emphasize the right things. Like any good argument state it and give support.

But if you have an early AM interview before you get to see/learn anything, you're f'ed. Obviously you can talk about what you've researched, but the whole point of my argument is that the interview really stood out and felt right 👍

 

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