Interviews

[HJC0718]

I've been told that at the end of the interview, you should have questions for your interviewer.....what kinds of things are you supposed to ask?

 

[FresnoPharmD]

I've been told that at the end of the interview, you should have questions for your interviewer.....what kinds of things are you supposed to ask?

It should be natural for you. Just treat your interview like a chance for YOU to get to know the school and students and everything. I tend to ask about the proportion of students that go into residencies, what there is to do around the school (if it's a student), and focus on anything unique about the program and ask questions about that. Just chat with them as if you want to get an idea of what the school is like.

 

[kbv]

QUESTIONS TO ASK:
· What are your expectations for this ---?
· Do you have any concerns about my qualifications? (This gives you’re the opportunity to overcome those concerns with reasons why you are qualified.)

 

[del]

i have an interview for LECOM-Erie and ETSU on the same day...I don't know which one has a higher acceptance rate.....can some1 let me know plse......i prefer LECOM but i think they interview too many people.....

 

[medicalCPA]

QUESTIONS TO ASK:
·What are your expectations for this ---?
·Do you have any concerns about my qualifications? (This gives you’re the opportunity to overcome those concerns with reasons why you are qualified.)

The second question is a good one.

One question I found on SDN was "What problems do you hear from first year students?" When I asked interviewers this, I was told that P2 was usually the worst year, so I would amend this to "What problems do you hear from your first and second year students?"

Another good question I found here on SDN was, "What do you think the big issues in pharmacy will be by the time I'm graduating?" This has the nice effect of turning the tables on your interviewer.

 

[fenixtnlfan]

It should be natural for you. Just treat your interview like a chance for YOU to get to know the school and students and everything. I tend to ask about the proportion of students that go into residencies, what there is to do around the school (if it's a student), and focus on anything unique about the program and ask questions about that. Just chat with them as if you want to get an idea of what the school is like.

Those are the exact questions I covered.

 

[fhx06]

QUESTIONS TO ASK:
· What are your expectations for this ---?
· Do you have any concerns about my qualifications? (This gives you’re the opportunity to overcome those concerns with reasons why you are qualified.)

This second question would only work if they've looked at your application. My interviewer did not look at my application prior to interviewing me so she would not be able to answer that question.

 

[kbv]

No.
"The interviewer may recap key points and make statements such as "We've enjoyed having you here today" to signal that the interview is winding down. At this point, a good interviewer will ask if you have additional questions. This gives you the opportunity to seek more information and clarify any necessary points. You can also inquire about the timeline for completing the search process and when you may expect any follow-up..."
Reinders TP. The Pharmacy Professional's Guide to Resumes, CVs, & Interviewing. 2006/2nd edition.

 

[fenixtnlfan]

This second question would only work if they've looked at your application. My interviewer did not look at my application prior to interviewing me so she would not be able to answer that question.

Good point. A lot of interviews are actually closed app so interviewers don't make judgments before talking to the person.