most embarrassing moment at an interview

[Ifailedmytest]

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[desmoulins45179]

My most embarrassing...

Replying "my teeth!" When asked "If there was something about you that you could change, what would it be?"

I don't think that answer is THAT bad. Course this is coming from the girl who had braces twice and two expanders, a lip bumper, retainers, etc. It's all because I started losing teeth really late I was nearly 8 and that caused problems. I had double teeth and needed some pulled. And now they still aren't completely straight and I still have an overbite. I think that is a perfectly acceptable answer.

I have two from today. There was a bunch of us checking in and we had to go sit at a table in a classroom. The spot towards the front was on the wall so I had to climb over people. That was fine except the last girl didn't move her chair as much as I thought she did and I tripped over her chair and kind of fell on top of mine. Oh we.., only a couple people actually saw it.

They asked me a question like "when was a time when you were temped to do something that was unethical/not of high moral upstanding." I blanked. I couldn't think of anything. I was never temped to cheat or steal or something if that was what the question was meaning. So I told them so and that I maybe didn't understand thee question. So they rephrased the question "when have friends/coworkers done something that was not high moral character that you disagreed with and what did you do." Again, I couldn't really think of anything. Finally I came up with the brilliant answer sometimes my friends engaged in underage drinking. The literally laughed at me. I think I ended my response with saying there's nothing I could really do but convince them not to drive and that it was illegal. It was kind of bad. I was sitting there with a blank look on my face

 

[Ifailedmytest]

Knowing my luck there would have been 100 people there. Why do they really ask these question? If I were an interviewer I would show the interviewee a picture of me in a pink dress ( I'm a straight guy) just to see his or hers reaction ( I hope you know I am joking)

 

[crazybob]

Would you guys be embarrassed to take your mother with you to an interview because one girl brought her mother! It was very strange!! Another person didn't even dress up and had a turquoise ski fleece and sandals on. I wish I could have showed up in comfy clothes, too.

I've heard that at my school, if an applicant lives far away and stayed with someone in town overnight, that person might come with the applicant, so I can see why the girl would show up with her mother. If that wasn't the case, and she showed up with her mother, you might have to question the maturity of that girl (unless she was extremely young).

That person who didn't dress up will probably not be taken seriously and judged for being unprofessional.

2000th post! YES lol

 

[mintleif]

wow, i hope i get into a 0-6 school, i don't know if i could handle these interview questions! i get nervous sometimes just calling someone from the phonebook.

not related at all but i was at the optometrist the other day and before i saw him there were other people who did tests and paperwork etc who kept asking my age so when i finally saw the doctor he started saying "so how old-" and before he finished i blurted out "16" and then he finished "...are your glasses?" i was like "ughhhh...3 years..." 😳 ya. i fail......

 

[Ifailedmytest]

I've heard that at my school, if an applicant lives far away and stayed with someone in town overnight, that person might come with the applicant, so I can see why the girl would show up with her mother. If that wasn't the case, and she showed up with her mother, you might have to question the maturity of that girl (unless she was extremely young).

That person who didn't dress up will probably not be taken seriously and judged for being unprofessional.

2000th post! YES lol

i agree

 

[phathead]

I've heard that at my school, if an applicant lives far away and stayed with someone in town overnight, that person might come with the applicant, so I can see why the girl would show up with her mother. If that wasn't the case, and she showed up with her mother, you might have to question the maturity of that girl (unless she was extremely young).

That person who didn't dress up will probably not be taken seriously and judged for being unprofessional.

2000th post! YES lol

Every school I interviewed at had bolded sections which stated you were not allowed to bring anyone else to your interview

 

[crazybob]

Every school I interviewed at had bolded sections which stated you were not allowed to bring anyone else to your interview

But what about the campus or the lounge of the building where you have your interview? The person you bring wouldn't be going to the interview with you but just stay on the same campus.

 

[phathead]

But what about the campus or the lounge of the building where you have your interview? The person you bring wouldn't be going to the interview with you but just stay on the same campus.

That included the campus. Two of the schools made points before anything started that we were supposed to be there, family and friends had to stay in the hotel or what not

 

[koercive]

being 3 minute late to an interview to UCSD. Traffic on a saturday, 1.5 hour trip took almost 3 hours!!!!

 

[nicolemsm]

That included the campus. Two of the schools made points before anything started that we were supposed to be there, family and friends had to stay in the hotel or what not

i dont understand why someone would get the "great" idea to even invite another person to their interview/location of interview. their name isn't on the invitation ....... like damn i mean some people are lucky to get an interview then to overstep boundaries and think it's okay to bring mom and dad or bf/gf.... wtf? leave them in the hotel room if you're gonna pull that ****. it's common courtesy to not only the school but to yourself. bringing someone just raises red flags that you're not "independent" enough to go to school without someone holding your hand. plus i think it's disrespectful to "invite" people you know to them. and by to them i mean have them sitting near/around the area you interview or where all the students meet.

 

[JVket04]

Interviewer : How have you had to handle Plan B as a young pharmacy prospect?

Answer: Although I do not support it, I have honored girls decision to get Plan B and have bought it..... (the room got very blurry at this point as I was interrupted)

Interviewer: Thats fine.. But as a pharmacy technician... how have you had to handle Plan B as a young pharmacy prospect?

damn...

 

[UES Girl]

i dont understand why someone would get the "great" idea to even invite another person to their interview/location of interview. their name isn't on the invitation ....... like damn i mean some people are lucky to get an interview then to overstep boundaries and think it's okay to bring mom and dad or bf/gf.... wtf? leave them in the hotel room if you're gonna pull that ****. it's common courtesy to not only the school but to yourself. bringing someone just raises red flags that you're not "independent" enough to go to school without someone holding your hand. plus i think it's disrespectful to "invite" people you know to them. and by to them i mean have them sitting near/around the area you interview or where all the students meet.

Jesus, Nicole, you have such a short temper - every single one of your posts that I read is a a self-righteous lashing out against someone or something. Be kind to people and stop judging everyone from your own perspective, especially when you are barely an adult.

I agree with you completely that relatives shouldn't be brought, but does it need to be said in such cruel matter-of fact judgemental tone ?


I try to be nice as much as I can in my personal conduct, including on the internet. I also try to see people's perspective even when I disagree with them - I can see kind of see why someone would bring their family - it's an extremely stressful event in your life, you may want to have your loved ones by your side. Or maybe they don't have the courage that you obviously have. Or maybe they get panic attacks or anxiety attacks and want someone to help them calm down.

 

[nicolemsm]

Jesus, Nicole, you have such a short temper - every single one of your posts that I read is a a self-righteous lashing out against someone or something. Be kind to people and stop judging everyone from your own perspective, especially when you are barely an adult.

I agree with you completely that relatives shouldn't be brought, but does it need to be said in such cruel matter-of fact judgemental tone ?


I try to be nice as much as I can in my personal conduct, including on the internet. I also try to see people's perspective even when I disagree with them - I can see kind of see why someone would bring their family - it's an extremely stressful event in your life, you may want to have your loved ones by your side. Or maybe they don't have the courage that you obviously have. Or maybe they get panic attacks or anxiety attacks and want someone to help them calm down.

First off, I don't understand how you get that it was some sort of lash out at anyone? I wasn't lashing out nor was I taking any sort of rude tone in my previous post??? I'm not a mean person, and any/all posts that I do "comment" on people's actions show that in fact people truly lack common sense in every sense of the word.

I by no means try to come off as "self righteous" as you mention either, but after reading some people's posts on here it's truly astounding at the lack of manners and mannerisms people have gained throughout life. You mention my age too, I think I have a higher maturity level than a lot of adults, and it shows.... At the age of 17, I never once try to act like an adult, but I will not take to people trying to belittle me BASED on my age. There is nothing wrong with being young and having opinions. Since when has adulthood meant you could "officially speak out"? Not once. And I do feel as I mentioned previous that some adults (especially on here) don't even have some of the most basic thinking processes.... 1+1+1 =/ 4.... Very off color thinking I'd say. It's truly astounding that at this level of education people wouldn't know how to form basic sentences/use correct grammar (example of something I've ranted about), act in a public setting (bringing guests to interviews) and most importantly promote themselves positively (yet again another example). Everything I say is factual and truly based on my own opinions. I don't ask for people to like my opinions, but since this is a public forum I think it's okay to speak out on certain topics? Am I wrong? No? Anything I say can or will be used against me, and I have no problem with that. I'm not hiding behind the screen like many. If anyone took the time to find out more info about me it wouldn't be very difficult..... And I'd like to comment at no point have I said anything that was incorrect/based on false evidence about my personal everyday experiences or misrepresented myself.

I think the fact that you judge me based on my postings (which AREN'T always rants/whines as you think) is sort of twisted in the way that you're telling me not to judge and promote my opinions (while everyone else does) yet you're trying to force your judgments on me? Well, no hard feelings, and I understand it's difficult to sense emotion over the internet, but by no means am I an angry /sort tempered person. Knowing me in real life you'd be very surprised at how quiet and in the background I stand.......

 

[kmoogs]

First off, I don't understand how you get that it was some sort of lash out at anyone? I wasn't lashing out nor was I taking any sort of rude tone in my previous post??? I'm not a mean person, and any/all posts that I do "comment" on people's actions show that in fact people truly lack common sense in every sense of the word.

I by no means try to come off as "self righteous" as you mention either, but after reading some people's posts on here it's truly astounding at the lack of manners and mannerisms people have gained throughout life. You mention my age too, I think I have a higher maturity level than a lot of adults, and it shows.... At the age of 17, I never once try to act like an adult, but I will not take to people trying to belittle me BASED on my age. There is nothing wrong with being young and having opinions. Since when has adulthood meant you could "officially speak out"? Not once. And I do feel as I mentioned previous that some adults (especially on here) don't even have some of the most basic thinking processes.... 1+1+1 =/ 4.... Very off color thinking I'd say. It's truly astounding that at this level of education people wouldn't know how to form basic sentences/use correct grammar (example of something I've ranted about), act in a public setting (bringing guests to interviews) and most importantly promote themselves positively (yet again another example). Everything I say is factual and truly based on my own opinions. I don't ask for people to like my opinions, but since this is a public forum I think it's okay to speak out on certain topics? Am I wrong? No? Anything I say can or will be used against me, and I have no problem with that. I'm not hiding behind the screen like many. If anyone took the time to find out more info about me it wouldn't be very difficult..... And I'd like to comment at no point have I said anything that was incorrect/based on false evidence about my personal everyday experiences or misrepresented myself.

I think the fact that you judge me based on my postings (which AREN'T always rants/whines as you think) is sort of twisted in the way that you're telling me not to judge and promote my opinions (while everyone else does) yet you're trying to force your judgments on me? Well, no hard feelings, and I understand it's difficult to sense emotion over the internet, but by no means am I an angry /sort tempered person. Knowing me in real life you'd be very surprised at how quiet and in the background I stand.......

Not going to comment on anything else in your post except the grammar bit ... this is an online discussion board lol. Sentences structure, grammar, and spelling aren't very high on some people's priorities when typing up random comments.

 

[nicolemsm]

Not going to comment on anything else in your post except the grammar bit ... this is an online discussion board lol. Sentences structure, grammar, and spelling aren't very high on some people's priorities when typing up random comments.

I'm talking about at my place of education and proof reading other friend's papers who attend universities.....My bad, I should have specified, I could care less about the internet and how people spell things.

 

[desmoulins45179]

Actually some pharmacy schools don't care if you bring someone to the interview. At St. John Fisher, there is an optional all-you can-eat lunch buffet in their AMAZING food place. Just before we were going there with current students, one of the admissions people announced that we would be going to eat lunch and asked if we had anyone waiting in the foyer area that would join us for lunch. So they are certainly open to the idea of bringing someone to the interview.

 

[Ifailedmytest]

Yeah at LECOM I saw a guy whose father came with him, in the end who cares

 

[EquateThis]

Interviewer : How have you had to handle Plan B as a young pharmacy prospect?

Answer: Although I do not support it, I have honored girls decision to get Plan B and have bought it..... (the room got very blurry at this point as I was interrupted)

Interviewer: Thats fine.. But as a pharmacy technician... how have you had to handle Plan B as a young pharmacy prospect?

damn...

HAHAHAhahahaha this is just too good!

 

[UES Girl]

First off, I don't understand how you get that it was some sort of lash out at anyone? I wasn't lashing out nor was I taking any sort of rude tone in my previous post??? I'm not a mean person, and any/all posts that I do "comment" on people's actions show that in fact people truly lack common sense in every sense of the word.

I by no means try to come off as "self righteous" as you mention either, but after reading some people's posts on here it's truly astounding at the lack of manners and mannerisms people have gained throughout life. You mention my age too, I think I have a higher maturity level than a lot of adults, and it shows.... At the age of 17, I never once try to act like an adult, but I will not take to people trying to belittle me BASED on my age. There is nothing wrong with being young and having opinions. Since when has adulthood meant you could "officially speak out"? Not once. And I do feel as I mentioned previous that some adults (especially on here) don't even have some of the most basic thinking processes.... 1+1+1 =/ 4.... Very off color thinking I'd say. It's truly astounding that at this level of education people wouldn't know how to form basic sentences/use correct grammar (example of something I've ranted about), act in a public setting (bringing guests to interviews) and most importantly promote themselves positively (yet again another example). Everything I say is factual and truly based on my own opinions. I don't ask for people to like my opinions, but since this is a public forum I think it's okay to speak out on certain topics? Am I wrong? No? Anything I say can or will be used against me, and I have no problem with that. I'm not hiding behind the screen like many. If anyone took the time to find out more info about me it wouldn't be very difficult..... And I'd like to comment at no point have I said anything that was incorrect/based on false evidence about my personal everyday experiences or misrepresented myself.

I think the fact that you judge me based on my postings (which AREN'T always rants/whines as you think) is sort of twisted in the way that you're telling me not to judge and promote my opinions (while everyone else does) yet you're trying to force your judgments on me? Well, no hard feelings, and I understand it's difficult to sense emotion over the internet, but by no means am I an angry /sort tempered person. Knowing me in real life you'd be very surprised at how quiet and in the background I stand.......

I'm commenting how you come off and you come off ill tempered and angry. When you comment on things you don't sound encouraging or kind, but aggresive and judgemental. Why not say: bringing parents to an interview may be unprofessional. Instead what do you say: "wtf? leave them in the hotel room if you're gonna pull that ****. " Does that not sound angry ? 😕


You don't see self righteous in this sentence: " i dont understand why someone would get the "great" idea to even invite another person to their interview/location of interview. their name isn't on the invitation ....... " You don't understand - that's self righteous, i.e. : i can't possibly see your point of view therefore it's not important. I named quite a few reasons why someone would think it would be a good idea.

And I'm not belittling you on your age, I'm just saying that sometimes you should try to sound like an adult if you want to be taken seriously and mature adults understand that there is no need to be harsh and make someone feel like crap, so you can rub your personal "wtf" opinion in their face. Additionally, sometimes I bring your age up, because it helps to bring it into perspective and to remind people that you probably haven't gone to many pharmacy interviews yourself, so people could take your opion with a grain of salt.

And I'm not judging you on your posts, I'm telling you to start being nicer. Pharmacy is a small world, you'd be suprised how many SDNers you'll meet IRL and how your online posts may affect your application process and your personal life - the admissions director for my school for example knew who I was on SDN and frequently read my posts. Do you want to be known to admissions as someone whose every other post contains: WTF, what is wrong with these people ? or, god, why are nurses so stupid ? or, I don't understand why everyone always complains about this class ?

 

[kmoogs]

And I'm not judging you on your posts, I'm telling you to start being nicer. Pharmacy is a small world, you'd be suprised how many SDNers you'll meet IRL and how your online posts may affect your application process and your personal life - the admissions director for my school for example knew who I was on SDN and frequently read my posts. Do you want to be known to admissions as someone who was WTF, what is wrong with these people ? or, god, why are nurses so stupid ? or, I don't understand why everyone always complains about this ?

Offtopic from the direction the thread is going but the thread is already off topic to begin with ...


uh oh? ... . I already know Joel reads my posts on SDN. Is this a good thing or bad thing? Will this be my embarrassing experience to post in this thread? lol. I know for a fact that I'm no longer an anonymous poster to all SDNers

 

[Tinkerbell22]

I'm commenting how you come off and you come off ill tempered and angry. When you comment on things you don't sound encouraging or kind, but aggresive and judgemental. Why not say: bringing parents to an interview may be unprofessional. Instead what do you say: "wtf? leave them in the hotel room if you're gonna pull that ****. " Does that not sound angry ? 😕


You don't see self righteous in this sentence: " i dont understand why someone would get the "great" idea to even invite another person to their interview/location of interview. their name isn't on the invitation ....... " You don't understand - that's self righteous, i.e. : i can't possibly see your point of view therefore it's not important. I named quite a few reasons why someone would think it would be a good idea.

And I'm not belittling you on your age, I'm just saying that sometimes you should try to sound like an adult if you want to be taken seriously and mature adults understand that there is no need to be harsh and make someone feel like crap, so you can rub your personal "wtf" opinion in their face. Additionally, sometimes I bring your age up, because it helps to bring it into perspective and to remind people that you probably haven't gone to many pharmacy interviews yourself, so people could take your opion with a grain of salt.

And I'm not judging you on your posts, I'm telling you to start being nicer. Pharmacy is a small world, you'd be suprised how many SDNers you'll meet IRL and how your online posts may affect your application process and your personal life - the admissions director for my school for example knew who I was on SDN and frequently read my posts. Do you want to be known to admissions as someone whose every other post contains: WTF, what is wrong with these people ? or, god, why are nurses so stupid ? or, I don't understand why everyone always complains about this class ?

I totally have to agree. I haven't said anything up to this point because it's kind of pointless to start an inevitable argument and make someone feel personally attacked on the internet... plus I really don't have a problem with anyone on here... but your posts really do come off that way Nicole, and I'm sure you don't mean it, but I'd be willing to bet that other SDNers would back us up.

You sort of remind me of how I was when I was 17... and please don't take this the wrong way, because you are smart and have your **** together just like I did... but there are some thought processes and areas of maturation that you cannot even conceive at this point in your life. A lot of the things you say really do signify your age, and there is nothing wrong with being young, but because we have been there, and we know the difference, we can tell.

Chebs said it a lot better than I could... and I know I say things on here that might come off the wrong way too... we all do... but I think it's important not to get defensive if someone calls you out. I also try to look at both sides of the situation and a lot of my posts are full of gray area and on the fence about things, because a lot of the times it is not my way or the highway... there really isn't one universally right or wrong way to do something or act.

I have noticed too that if someone has a differing view point than you do... you will write them off as "haters" or "jealous" or just plain stupid. If that is what you really believe than fine, that is one reason I rarely respond to certain things you say and I just go about my business because I really do like you and believe you aren't actually that way in real life... but like Chebs also said... you need to be careful, even if you truely stand behind every word you write, because the internet is very public and this might be the first impression someone gets of you.

 

[PharmOl]

First off, I don't understand how you get that it was some sort of lash out at anyone? I wasn't lashing out nor was I taking any sort of rude tone in my previous post??? I'm not a mean person, and any/all posts that I do "comment" on people's actions show that in fact people truly lack common sense in every sense of the word.

I by no means try to come off as "self righteous" as you mention either, but after reading some people's posts on here it's truly astounding at the lack of manners and mannerisms people have gained throughout life. You mention my age too, I think I have a higher maturity level than a lot of adults, and it shows.... At the age of 17, I never once try to act like an adult, but I will not take to people trying to belittle me BASED on my age. There is nothing wrong with being young and having opinions. Since when has adulthood meant you could "officially speak out"? Not once. And I do feel as I mentioned previous that some adults (especially on here) don't even have some of the most basic thinking processes.... 1+1+1 =/ 4.... Very off color thinking I'd say. It's truly astounding that at this level of education people wouldn't know how to form basic sentences/use correct grammar (example of something I've ranted about), act in a public setting (bringing guests to interviews) and most importantly promote themselves positively (yet again another example). Everything I say is factual and truly based on my own opinions. I don't ask for people to like my opinions, but since this is a public forum I think it's okay to speak out on certain topics? Am I wrong? No? Anything I say can or will be used against me, and I have no problem with that. I'm not hiding behind the screen like many. If anyone took the time to find out more info about me it wouldn't be very difficult..... And I'd like to comment at no point have I said anything that was incorrect/based on false evidence about my personal everyday experiences or misrepresented myself.

I think the fact that you judge me based on my postings (which AREN'T always rants/whines as you think) is sort of twisted in the way that you're telling me not to judge and promote my opinions (while everyone else does) yet you're trying to force your judgments on me? Well, no hard feelings, and I understand it's difficult to sense emotion over the internet, but by no means am I an angry /sort tempered person. Knowing me in real life you'd be very surprised at how quiet and in the background I stand.......

Huh? Can we say contradicting?
May I ask how you did on your PCAT essay since you've had more time to ponder over what you wrote here than on the test- and it's nothing to brag about?
And... "At the age of 17, I never once try to act like an adult." Maybe you should 😉

 

[ieatkimbap]

I have to agree with the posters above regarding Nicolemsm. I think Tinkerbell22 hit it right on with "it's important not to get defensive if someone calls you out".

 

[rycetrix]

SDN is an online forum. Take everything with a grain of salt.

 

[UES Girl]

SDN is an online forum. Take everything with a grain of salt.

Not related to the topic, but I see someone else is up at 5 foresaken am. I just started studying for law. Biochem needs some brushing but I'm in decent shape, law I am totally utterly screwed.

 

[rycetrix]

Not related to the topic, but I see someone else is up at 5 foresaken am. I just started studying for law. Biochem needs some brushing but I'm in decent shape, law I am totally utterly screwed.

Screwed for both...that's for sure.

 

[rxlea]

I've heard that at my school, if an applicant lives far away and stayed with someone in town overnight, that person might come with the applicant, so I can see why the girl would show up with her mother. If that wasn't the case, and she showed up with her mother, you might have to question the maturity of that girl (unless she was extremely young).

That person who didn't dress up will probably not be taken seriously and judged for being unprofessional.

2000th post! YES lol

No, she lives here. It was just weird to have her standing around while everyone was waiting.

 

[Tinkerbell22]

Not related to the topic, but I see someone else is up at 5 foresaken am. I just started studying for law. Biochem needs some brushing but I'm in decent shape, law I am totally utterly screwed.

Once... many years ago... lol Some friends and I from O Chem II stayed up all night studying at Denny's, and then some went straight to school and slept in the parking lot inside the car. Resorting to hobo-ism in the name of organic chemistry. lol

 

[Tinkerbell22]

SDN is an online forum. Take everything with a grain of salt.

Would ya like some salt with that popcorn??? 😛

 

[medicalCPA]

I've heard that at my school, if an applicant lives far away and stayed with someone in town overnight, that person might come with the applicant, so I can see why the girl would show up with her mother. If that wasn't the case, and she showed up with her mother, you might have to question the maturity of that girl (unless she was extremely young).

That person who didn't dress up will probably not be taken seriously and judged for being unprofessional.

Who knows? They may have a perfectly legitimate reason for not dressing up. I interviewed at WVU in a winter jacket, polo, and an old pair of jeans. On top of that, I showed up for my interview over 3 hours late! Why? I flew to Pittsburgh, got there at 12 pm, but the bus to Morgantown (which was the only way I could get there) did not come until 2pm, and the interview was for 2:30. It took over one hour to get to the bus stop, and I had to get from there to the school.

...I was accepted.

 

[kmoogs]

04:57 AM

SDN is an online forum. Take everything with a grain of salt.

5:03 AM

Not related to the topic, but I see someone else is up at 5 foresaken am. I just started studying for law. Biochem needs some brushing but I'm in decent shape, law I am totally utterly screwed.

Hm? Insomnia a common trait at your school? 5 AM lol

 

[Tinkerbell22]

If I pull a legit all-nighter I will have a full blown panic attack. I have to sleep at least 1-2 hours. When I work with my boyfriend's business we leave the warehouse at 1-2 am and drive to American Airlines cargo at the airport to be the first in line when it opens at 5 am. If you aren't there first they will bump your shipment... and he ships live fish and marine life so they will DIE if not sent asap. I've spent many nights sleeping in a car/truck so I don't have a panic attack.

 

[trackstarPharm]

During my last interview, they asked me " what is unique about you"( or some variations of this question, cant remember exactly)so I started off by saying something about my background, then I got on to my personality. I said " well I am a people person...." THEN my brain went blank...and I said " I make people happy"

I could tell that one of my interviewers wanted to laugh so bad but she had to hold it in......

 

[Tinkerbell22]

During my last interview, they asked me " what is unique about you"( or some variations of this question, cant remember exactly)so I started off by saying something about my background, then I got on to my personality. I said " well I am a people person...." THEN my brain went blank...and I said " I make people happy"

I could tell that one of my interviewers wanted to laugh so bad but she had to hold it in......

I think I'd actually feel better if they laughed at me... at least it would break the ice from the seriousness. lol

 

[nicolemsm]

I have to agree with the posters above regarding Nicolemsm. I think Tinkerbell22 hit it right on with "it's important not to get defensive if someone calls you out".

Huh? Can we say contradicting?
May I ask how you did on your PCAT essay since you've had more time to ponder over what you wrote here than on the test- and it's nothing to brag about?
And... "At the age of 17, I never once try to act like an adult." Maybe you should 😉

Ummm who are you two? I love how all these people come out of the woodwork to comment on me? Really? If ever I offended or insulted someone they could have mentioned it to me in the thread I specifically insulted them about or even privately since it seems no one has the balls to speak up. Ya that sentence is contradicting, I'll admit that, but I didn't take the time to proofread my post. What I mean is everything I say is indeed what I believe. I have opposing opinions with people on here just like everyone else and I do see other sides to views. Shoot I've changed my opinions on things after reading people's arguments. That's part of being human. I've admited I'm wrong now can we all move on like "adults"?

At 17 how do you assume I've taken the PCAT??? I have only complete 20 colleges credits and at the end of this term 40. I'm taking my PCAT next year, so when I get my results I'll let you know since you care to know what I received 🙂

I totally have to agree. I haven't said anything up to this point because it's kind of pointless to start an inevitable argument and make someone feel personally attacked on the internet... plus I really don't have a problem with anyone on here... but your posts really do come off that way Nicole, and I'm sure you don't mean it, but I'd be willing to bet that other SDNers would back us up.

You sort of remind me of how I was when I was 17... and please don't take this the wrong way, because you are smart and have your **** together just like I did... but there are some thought processes and areas of maturation that you cannot even conceive at this point in your life. A lot of the things you say really do signify your age, and there is nothing wrong with being young, but because we have been there, and we know the difference, we can tell.

Chebs said it a lot better than I could... and I know I say things on here that might come off the wrong way too... we all do... but I think it's important not to get defensive if someone calls you out. I also try to look at both sides of the situation and a lot of my posts are full of gray area and on the fence about things, because a lot of the times it is not my way or the highway... there really isn't one universally right or wrong way to do something or act.

I have noticed too that if someone has a differing view point than you do... you will write them off as "haters" or "jealous" or just plain stupid. If that is what you really believe than fine, that is one reason I rarely respond to certain things you say and I just go about my business because I really do like you and believe you aren't actually that way in real life... but like Chebs also said... you need to be careful, even if you truely stand behind every word you write, because the internet is very public and this might be the first impression someone gets of you.

I PMed this to Chebs but I might as well make it public since people care what I have to say 🙄

I wouldn't want to come off as a mean person. Sometimes I'm just more vocal about things than others. As I mentioned, I'm truly not like this in person. I really have to warm up to people before I truly give them a sense of my opinion. Day and Night coming online to a free place vs be ostracized in the real world for voicing my internal opinions. I'll admit I may be a bit headstrong, and maybe voice myself too much, and I know I have so much more to learn. Hey, I'm learning everyday... that's a part of being a student 😛 I truly do appreciate your comment and I'll take your thoughts into effect when posting so I don't seem so harsh. I had no idea I was coming off as horrible as it sounds. Maybe I'm just a furious keyboarder 😛 I just have all my emotions bottled up & I'm sure my mom is sickkkk of hearing my opinion on things related to school since I rag on them to her too.😀

Thank you for taking the time to post back to me.👍

Also, I wanted to mention, I respect Chebs and Tinkerbell for speaking up and for anyone else who'd like to come forward, I am more than willing to read/listen to what you have to say. I don't mind the criticism at all.

 

[MrMeowphers]

I dunno if this counts as embarrassing or just awkward...

During the interview process, professors and the current pharm students would ask what school you're from and what you're studying.

Majority of people said "Oh i'm still going to school for <insert bachelors degree title here>".

When it came to me, I said "I have a bachelors in Biochem, masters in virology from Harvard, list other degrees etc..."

Let's say all the interviewees around me just got quiet and didn't say a word. I saw a few of them change their facial expression from a smiley face 🙂 into a frown 🙁. And they all got quiet.

 

[phathead]

I dunno if this counts as embarrassing or just awkward...

During the interview process, professors and the current pharm students would ask what school you're from and what you're studying.

Majority of people said "Oh i'm still going to school for <insert bachelors degree title here>".

When it came to me, I said "I have a bachelors in Biochem, masters in virology from Harvard, list other degrees etc..."

Let's say all the interviewees around me just got quiet and didn't say a word. I saw a few of them change their facial expression from a smiley face 🙂 into a frown 🙁. And they all got quiet.

Well that's cause you just stomped on their balls lol

 

[rycetrix]

04:57 AM


5:03 AM



Hm? Insomnia a common trait at your school? 5 AM lol

For me, I don't have class until 1pm. For Cheb...who knows why Cheb is up...lol.

 

[rycetrix]

Would ya like some salt with that popcorn??? 😛

Mmmm...salt and butter if you please. 😀

 

[Ifailedmytest]

I dunno if this counts as embarrassing or just awkward...

During the interview process, professors and the current pharm students would ask what school you're from and what you're studying.

Majority of people said "Oh i'm still going to school for <insert bachelors degree title here>".

When it came to me, I said "I have a bachelors in Biochem, masters in virology from Harvard, list other degrees etc..."

Let's say all the interviewees around me just got quiet and didn't say a word. I saw a few of them change their facial expression from a smiley face 🙂 into a frown 🙁. And they all got quiet.

Oh crap so have you heard anything from them?

 

[UES Girl]

For me, I don't have class until 1pm. For Cheb...who knows why Cheb is up...lol.

I don't know why I am up, but I couldn't wake up to go to ochem today.

 

[Tinkerbell22]

I PMed this to Chebs but I might as well make it public since people care what I have to say 🙄



Also, I wanted to mention, I respect Chebs and Tinkerbell for speaking up and for anyone else who'd like to come forward, I am more than willing to read/listen to what you have to say. I don't mind the criticism at all.

I really do care what everyone has to say on here... I like the fact that people can disagree and say completely opposite opinions because it helps me get a perspective on what I am getting myself into, and also gives me the opportunity to answer other people's questions if they want to know about something I might have experience with.

I don't think there is anything wrong with being opinionated. Hell, I am opinionated still... even though I've had a lot of experiences that have changed my thoughts on things. I think one of the only reasons I can usually (not always) avoid getting flamed is because I purposely over-use phrases like "I think", or "IMO", or "Well I heard that...", or "Sometimes things seem like...." to show that what I'm saying is to be taken at face value... It's not necessarily universally true, or that it is just a mere reflection on myself.

Well that's cause you just stomped on their balls lol

😆I was going to try and say something nice about how they might've felt, but yeah... you basically covered it.

Mmmm...salt and butter if you please. 😀

Oh duh I forgot butter... hypertension and atherosclerosis. mmmmm

 

[crazybob]

geeez.. what happened to this thread?

I think I can see why you guys are arguing so much. Even when someone presents a situation that might sound dumb or silly, we have to consider what the possiblities are.

The interview, for example, is for the applicant only. Nicole is right about that. But there are times when a friend or a relative decides to come with the applicant if the applicant cannot drive, or if the friend or relative is very protective of the applicant.

Nicole didn't think of it this way, so her opinion on this was to discuss how immature the applicant must be. Those who have considered the statement above think that her comments might seem like she has a short temper.

Nicole, most of us can't tell that you're younger than us until you say you are. Even when you don't, some people can tell from the way you write and by the way you think about the world that you might be younger than most people.

They're not trying to put you down or anything just because of your age, but because of the words and phrases you choose to write in your posts.

Also, I know it seems weird sometimes to see other people comment on your posts when you weren't talking to them, but you have to realize that this is a public conversation and that other users will make a comment if they feel the need to add something. You may not like their comment (and you have every right to do so) but you have to realize that they wouldn't comment on what you say if they didn't think it was necessary. If you look carefully at what they say instead of being annoyed just because they commented, you might be able to see why they commented and how their thoughts differ from yours.

Geez. I feel like a lawyer sometimes

 

[PharmOl]

I dunno if this counts as embarrassing or just awkward...

During the interview process, professors and the current pharm students would ask what school you're from and what you're studying.

Majority of people said "Oh i'm still going to school for <insert bachelors degree title here>".

When it came to me, I said "I have a bachelors in Biochem, masters in virology from Harvard, list other degrees etc..."

Let's say all the interviewees around me just got quiet and didn't say a word. I saw a few of them change their facial expression from a smiley face 🙂 into a frown 🙁. And they all got quiet.

It's probably because they thought you just collect degrees which means PharmD is just a trophy on a shelf. Good luck with everything!

 

[Ifailedmytest]

geeez.. what happened to this thread?

I think I can see why you guys are arguing so much. Even when someone presents a situation that might sound dumb or silly, we have to consider what the possiblities are.

The interview, for example, is for the applicant only. Nicole is right about that. But there are times when a friend or a relative decides to come with the applicant if the applicant cannot drive, or if the friend or relative is very protective of the applicant.

Nicole didn't think of it this way, so her opinion on this was to discuss how immature the applicant must be. Those who have considered the statement above think that her comments might seem like she has a short temper.

Nicole, most of us can't tell that you're younger than us until you say you are. Even when you don't, some people can tell from the way you write and by the way you think about the world that you might be younger than most people.

They're not trying to put you down or anything just because of your age, but because of the words and phrases you choose to write in your posts.

Also, I know it seems weird sometimes to see other people comment on your posts when you weren't talking to them, but you have to realize that this is a public conversation and that other users will make a comment if they feel the need to add something. You may not like their comment (and you have every right to do so) but you have to realize that they wouldn't comment on what you say if they didn't think it was necessary. If you look carefully at what they say instead of being annoyed just because they commented, you might be able to see why they commented and how their thoughts differ from yours.

Geez. I feel like a lawyer sometimes

I agree I started this thread so people can have a laugh in this miserable time! People RELAX

 

[mintleif]

what was the OP's question again? i forgot by just reading the last 10+ posts lol

 

[Ifailedmytest]

Watch the next thread I start is why people smoke crack! lol jk

 

[crazybob]

The original question:

Hey guys, just wondering what was the most embarrassing moment at an interview?

I haven't come up with new answers because I can't remember embarrassing moments from my interview last year.

 

[Ifailedmytest]

The original question:



I haven't come up with new answers because I can't remember embarrassing moments from my interview last year.

Did you heard of any at least?