question for those who have experience with interviews (especially females)

[medicalcareers]

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I just wanted to know those of you who have already had expereince with interview. My first interview is coming up, i just wanted to know do I bring something to the interview(bring my own pen) or go empty handed.

for females, how do you carry your phone, id or leave it in the car or in hotel room? do you bring a purse because my pants do have pockets. what do you do with the purse during the interviews?
thanks

 

[amaprez]

I just wanted to know those of you who have already had expereince with interview. My first interview is coming up, i just wanted to know do I bring something to the interview(bring my own pen) or go empty handed.

for females, how do you carry your phone, id or leave it in the car or in hotel room? do you bring a purse because my pants do have pockets. what do you do with the purse during the interviews?
thanks

I'm not a "female" but I really doubt this matters. As long as your phone is not going off during the middle of an interview. They're not going to reject you based on fashion faux pas.

 

[347932]

I just wanted to know those of you who have already had expereince with interview. My first interview is coming up, i just wanted to know do I bring something to the interview(bring my own pen) or go empty handed.

for females, how do you carry your phone, id or leave it in the car or in hotel room? do you bring a purse because my pants do have pockets. what do you do with the purse during the interviews?
thanks

DO NOT bring a phone with you to the interview. Leave it in the car or the hotel room.

Most females carry a small purse with them for necessities, but cell phones are a no-no.

You can put the purse over your shoulder when you are walking around for the visit and on the floor under or beside the seat when you are seated during the actual interview. If you are more comfortable with a small wallet that fits in your pants pocket, that works too.

There are no set rules other than look and act professionally. Leave the cell phone/beeper (what's that!?) at home, in the hotel, or in your car.

 

[medicalcareers]

i just wnat to make sure i am clear i was talking about podiatry school interview, but that's an oopsie i made while writing the question

 

[ORDPM]

I interviewed with a girl who did not bring a purse. She did have a nice leather with paper to take notes with. It is a good idea to write down what you think of the school and interview. Definitely do not carry a cell phone with you. Usually if you bring more to the interview than you want to carry (like a purse or coat) there is a place you can safely leave it.

 

[doctazero]

I just wanted to know those of you who have already had expereince with interview. My first interview is coming up, i just wanted to know do I bring something to the interview(bring my own pen) or go empty handed.

for females, how do you carry your phone, id or leave it in the car or in hotel room? do you bring a purse because my pants do have pockets. what do you do with the purse during the interviews?
thanks

Mini skirt, spike heels. If you don't get what you want, sue. For males, same attire - if you don't get in sue for more. The phone should be in your purse at the interview, set to speed dial your lawyer.

 

[PADPM]

Mini skirt, spike heels. If you don't get what you want, sue. For males, same attire - if you don't get in sue for more. The phone should be in your purse at the interview, set to speed dial your lawyer.

Wow, and I actually thought you were going to make an attempt at providing constructive advice instead of the usual sarcastic and critical crap.

Apparently you are not a man/woman of your word.

 

[doctazero]

Wow, and I actually thought you were going to make an attempt at providing constructive advice instead of the usual sarcastic and critical crap.

Apparently you are not a man/woman of your word.

Regarding the interview, skip the underwear.

 

[doctazero]

Regarding the interview, skip the underwear.

Phew, thanks for reminding me, wouldn't want to skimp on details.

That sign at the halls of podiatry schools, it reads: Leave sense of humor at door. That's a joke too. If you've got any free spirited notions or enjoy a good laugh - They will hunt you down, crush your spirit and grind it - the DPM way - with the balls of their feet until the party line is so ingrained you believe everything your read that MAY be remotely funny, is not. Unless of course it's pre-approved by the higher podiatric authorities.

 

[javajava]

Regarding the interview, skip the underwear.

I suppose this comes from personal experience.

 

[doctazero]

Phew, thanks for reminding me, wouldn't want to skimp on details.

That sign at the halls of podiatry schools, it reads: Leave sense of humor at door. That's a joke too. If you've got any free spirited notions or enjoy a good laugh - They will hunt you down, crush your spirit and grind it - the DPM way - with the balls of their feet until the party line is so ingrained you believe everything your read that MAY be remotely funny, is not. Unless of course it's pre-approved by the higher podiatric authorities.

Oh, I forgot, fishnet stockings along with a garter belt can go a long way. And if you haven't brushed up on your pole dancing, it'd be right wise of you to do so. A lot of you guys at the frat house may not have been paying attention to the beer intake, but when you're working the pole, the gut, it can look sloppy. So make sure you get out and study up at your local exotic dance clubs.

 

[javajava]

Oh, I forgot, fishnet stockings along with a garter belt can go a long way. And if you haven't brushed up on your pole dancing, it'd be right wise of you to do so. A lot of you guys at the frat house may not have been paying attention to the beer intake, but when you're working the pole, the gut, it can look sloppy. So make sure you get out and study up at your local exotic dance clubs.

Your comments are sexiest and sarcastic. She is asking how to conduct herself during an interview, not how you spend your weeknights at the bar.

If you wonder why forums delete your posts or outright ban you, perhaps you should think about what you say to people (also known as humans). I believe the OP doesn't enjoy reading sexiest and degrading comments anymore than anyone else in the world. Please Critique podiatry all you like, but when you insult someone in this manner is when the line should be drawn. If you really are a DPM, MD then perhaps you can type with a rhetoric that befits someone with two professional degrees (although this is a topic of debate), not some buffoon.

Cheers 🙂

 

[doctazero]

Your comments are sexiest and sarcastic. She is asking how to conduct herself during an interview, not how you spend your weeknights at the bar.

If you wonder why forums delete your posts or outright ban you, perhaps you should think about what you say to people (also known as humans). I believe the OP doesn't enjoy reading sexiest and degrading comments anymore than anyone else in the world. Please Critique podiatry all you like, but when you insult someone in this manner is when the line should be drawn. If you really are a DPM, MD then perhaps you can type with a rhetoric that befits someone with two professional degrees (although this is a topic of debate), not some buffoon.

Cheers 🙂

Debate among yourselves. Does anyone really have a problem with a few wisecracks, or is it the one who didn't get invited to the party? Lighten up, life's too short to be a tight-ass. I think joking about mini skirts, spike heels and fishnet stockings on BOTH males and females and a stripper pole is pretty absurd- The fact that you've taken the time to acknowledge that you don't `get it' is spooky. Yeah. People like me are really out there. We also give people jobs. So if you're that much of a PC tight-ass go over to youtube and pull up an old Steve Martin gag: Excuuuuuuuuuuuse Meeeeeeeeeeeee - I'm going to have to brush up on my idiocy before exercising my right to make jerky comments- Wait till you run across people like me in real life-We're really all over the place. Yeah, that's right sports fan. Jerks like me sign checks for snotty trenchant officious weasels way too often - Either get used to it or take it up with your boss then set up your own shop and YOU too can call the shots. Go on kick me off the board. Prove your power to your masters - You show `em that you have power to not only admonish some putz, but you're standing up for the rights of those who cannot stand up for themselves. Yeah, right. By your snarky remarks you've shown me that you're a real candidate for the gold star of the day award. Must be polishing an apple day. Eh. What about this whole insulting the buffoons of the world? We have rights too. As a SDN anointed buffoon don't I qualify for a little defense too? Noooo..you gotta get snippy and vector in on me, on a quasi personal level - Open your eyes, there are people like me all over the place, maybe you'll have a patient like me some day- What're you going to do with that? Kick him/her out?


Furthermore, if you can explain to me why a woman in a mini skirt and heels is offensive to you personally it'd be a real nice piece of information. I can understand the Monty Pythonesque absurdity of a guy in drag, but let's give it a shot...go on show all your SDN people, that is who you're writing for, isn't it? Show them all how bright you are and why a gal in a mini skirt and heels is soooo sexist and offensive - Damn, haven't you had any drug reps call on you?


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[javajava]

Debate among yourselves. Does anyone really have a problem with a few wisecracks, or is it the one who didn't get invited to the party? Lighten up, life's too short to be a tight-ass. I think joking about mini skirts, spike heels and fishnet stockings on BOTH males and females and a stripper pole is pretty absurd- The fact that you've taken the time to acknowledge that you don't `get it' is spooky. Yeah. People like me are really out there. We also give people jobs. So if you're that much of a PC tight-ass go over to youtube and pull up an old Steve Martin gag: Excuuuuuuuuuuuse Meeeeeeeeeeeee - I'm going to have to brush up on my idiocy before exercising my right to make jerky comments- Wait till you run across people like me in real life-We're really all over the place. Yeah, that's right sports fan. Jerks like me sign checks for snotty trenchant officious weasels way too often - Either get used to it or take it up with your boss then set up your own shop and YOU too can call the shots. Go on kick me off the board. Prove your power to your masters - You show `em that you have power to not only admonish some putz, but you're standing up for the rights of those who cannot stand up for themselves. Yeah, right. By your snarky remarks you've shown me that you're a real candidate for the gold star of the day award. Must be polishing an apple day. Eh. What about this whole insulting the buffoons of the world? We have rights too. As a SDN anointed buffoon don't I qualify for a little defense too? Noooo..you gotta get snippy and vector in on me, on a quasi personal level - Open your eyes, there are people like me all over the place, maybe you'll have a patient like me some day- What're you going to do with that? Kick him/her out?


Furthermore, if you can explain to me why a woman in a mini skirt and heels is offensive to you personally it'd be a real nice piece of information. I can understand the Monty Pythonesque absurdity of a guy in drag, but let's give it a shot...go on show all your SDN people, that is who you're writing for, isn't it? Show them all how bright you are and why a gal in a mini skirt and heels is soooo sexist and offensive - Damn, haven't you had any drug reps call on you?


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Yes, perhaps the OP shouldnt take offense.. after all all what you just suggested was for her to be adorned with accessories and take up exotic dancing (to an interview, what the hell are suggesting)

Your are an adult (probably an even older person with access to windows ninety five and a type writer), please don't make any more long winded excuses for yourself. If you were truly joking in good will then you probably wouldn't have replied to my post and started 'defensively posturing' yourself.

Call me a tight ass, but I much rather be a tight ass than a loose ass like yourself (probably from applying all to interview tips you provided you attended)

Cheers 🙂

 

[ORDPM]

Way to keep this podiatry thread classy. It's embarrassing.

 

[347932]

Way to keep this podiatry thread classy. It's embarrassing.

Unfortunately that's how Doctazero rolls. Then he is the first to complain when he is edited, censored or outright ejected.

 

[amaprez]

It's a scary thought that you can become a well respected professional adult, and still be this surly and contrary. On the other hand, according to stereotypes surgeons are not known for their great personalities, so I shouldn't be so surprised haha.

My dad told me the other day that you'll meet all sorts of personalities at the workplace, and learning to get along with them all is critical. I'm just trying to imagine how I would compose myself if I had an attending or resident like Doctazero. I would probably be tiptoeing on eggshells the entire rotation

 

[doctazero]

It's a scary thought that you can become a well respected professional adult, and still be this surly and contrary. On the other hand, according to stereotypes surgeons are not known for their great personalities, so I shouldn't be so surprised haha.

My dad told me the other day that you'll meet all sorts of personalities at the workplace, and learning to get along with them all is critical. I'm just trying to imagine how I would compose myself if I had an attending or resident like Doctazero. I would probably be tiptoeing on eggshells the entire rotation

You'd have a blast and be treated with dignity and respect. I'm all bluster. You'd learn how to make a fool of yourself and not take yourself too seriously and roll with things- Really.... I'm a goofball. Just be yourself, that is, all we can be...isn't it? Go to youtube and listen to Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon, Outkast Hey Ya, and Spirit's 12 Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus. Then go back to Zevon and crank up the `94 version of Lawyers, Guns and Money...Never take any BS from a loudmouth - put your foot down and stand up for yourself! You've come this far!

 

[doctazero]

Yes, perhaps the OP shouldnt take offense.. after all all what you just suggested was for her to be adorned with accessories and take up exotic dancing (to an interview, what the hell are suggesting)

Your are an adult (probably an even older person with access to windows ninety five and a type writer), please don't make any more long winded excuses for yourself. If you were truly joking in good will then you probably wouldn't have replied to my post and started 'defensively posturing' yourself.

Call me a tight ass, but I much rather be a tight ass than a loose ass like yourself (probably from applying all to interview tips you provided you attended)

Cheers 🙂

Hey, I DO have Windows `95 AND a typewriter. I am a card carrying AARP DOM as in Dirty old Man and some day you may be one too! It happens. Oy, I wish I was a loose ass. When you get to be my age those things become a part of life. I'm posting away on this nifty computer. My kids left it for me and it's a riot - I even have these ear plugs listening to Polka music - If you can tell me where my lost youth is, GREAT- there's nothing on the TV tonight and us old timers can't figure out how to use the VCR.

 

[javajava]

Hey, I DO have Windows `95 AND a typewriter. I am a card carrying AARP DOM as in Dirty old Man and some day you may be one too! It happens. Oy I wish I was a loose ass. When you get to be my age those things become a part of life. I'm posting away on this nifty computer my kids left it for me and it's a riot - I even have these ear plugs listening to Polka music - If you can tell me where my lost is, GREAT- there's nothing on the TV tonight and us old timers can't figure out how to use the VCR.

YUP the Baby Boomer gets it.

What a great guy 🙂

 

[doctazero]

I just wanted to know those of you who have already had expereince with interview. My first interview is coming up, i just wanted to know do I bring something to the interview(bring my own pen) or go empty handed.

for females, how do you carry your phone, id or leave it in the car or in hotel room? do you bring a purse because my pants do have pockets. what do you do with the purse during the interviews?
thanks

Pant suit, phone in purse in the off position. The rest of the stuff on this thread is humor. If you detect that the people interviewing you may not have much sense of humor, if they tell a joke pretend like it's funny, nod, grin and try not to retch on their desk.

 

[doctazero]

YUP the Baby Boomer gets it.

What a great guy 🙂

Swell. Sort of like cellulitis...


Are we cool?

 

[doctazero]

It was fun jamming with you folks, gotta go. Thanks for reminding me how old I am. I better have some prune juice and take my senna...

 

[hematosis]

Debate among yourselves. Does anyone really have a problem with a few wisecracks, or is it the one who didn't get invited to the party? Lighten up, life's too short to be a tight-ass.

Unedited.

I enjoy having a tight ass. wouldn't have it any other way.

Also, while unprofessional, i must say i do enjoy zero's sense of humour

 

[347932]

The rest of the stuff on this thread is humor.

It's not humor if no one else thinks it's funny. How about holstering your "humor" from now on huh?

 

[doctazero]

It's not humor if no one else thinks it's funny. How about holstering your "humor" from now on huh?

Now that was just mean.

 

[PADPM]

Debate among yourselves. Does anyone really have a problem with a few wisecracks, or is it the one who didn't get invited to the party? Lighten up, life's too short to be a tight-ass. I think joking about mini skirts, spike heels and fishnet stockings on BOTH males and females and a stripper pole is pretty absurd- The fact that you've taken the time to acknowledge that you don't `get it' is spooky. Yeah. People like me are really out there. We also give people jobs. So if you're that much of a PC tight-ass go over to youtube and pull up an old Steve Martin gag: Excuuuuuuuuuuuse Meeeeeeeeeeeee - I'm going to have to brush up on my idiocy before exercising my right to make jerky comments- Wait till you run across people like me in real life-We're really all over the place. Yeah, that's right sports fan. Jerks like me sign checks for snotty trenchant officious weasels way too often - Either get used to it or take it up with your boss then set up your own shop and YOU too can call the shots. Go on kick me off the board. Prove your power to your masters - You show `em that you have power to not only admonish some putz, but you're standing up for the rights of those who cannot stand up for themselves. Yeah, right. By your snarky remarks you've shown me that you're a real candidate for the gold star of the day award. Must be polishing an apple day. Eh. What about this whole insulting the buffoons of the world? We have rights too. As a SDN anointed buffoon don't I qualify for a little defense too? Noooo..you gotta get snippy and vector in on me, on a quasi personal level - Open your eyes, there are people like me all over the place, maybe you'll have a patient like me some day- What're you going to do with that? Kick him/her out?


Furthermore, if you can explain to me why a woman in a mini skirt and heels is offensive to you personally it'd be a real nice piece of information. I can understand the Monty Pythonesque absurdity of a guy in drag, but let's give it a shot...go on show all your SDN people, that is who you're writing for, isn't it? Show them all how bright you are and why a gal in a mini skirt and heels is soooo sexist and offensive - Damn, haven't you had any drug reps call on you?


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Doctazero, perfect, because you have ZERO credibility. I won't divulge details of private messages that are sent to me or that I sent to others, but you and I know what transpired via our communication and what I "requested". And we also know your response, and you are obviously not a man/woman of your word.

Everyone appreciates humor, however there is a huge difference between humor and cynicism/sarcasm. There is a time and place for humor, and there is humor that is appropriate and not appropriate.

This young female student, who may be naive, asked a simple question that did not warrant a sarcastic, sexist answer to satisfy your jollies.

It scares me to think that you may have procreated, but how would you like it if someone spoke to your young daughter the way you spoke to this young lady?

Go ahead..... come back with some assinine response filled with sarcasm, and off the wall comments.

Why don't you actually surprise us all and actually offer some constructive advice with all your "worldly" experience??

Nah, that would be asking WAY too much.

 

[doctazero]

Doctazero, perfect, because you have ZERO credibility. I won't divulge details of private messages that are sent to me or that I sent to others, but you and I know what transpired via our communication and what I "requested". And we also know your response, and you are obviously not a man/woman of your word.

Everyone appreciates humor, however there is a huge difference between humor and cynicism/sarcasm. There is a time and place for humor, and there is humor that is appropriate and not appropriate.

This young female student, who may be naive, asked a simple question that did not warrant a sarcastic, sexist answer to satisfy your jollies.

It scares me to think that you may have procreated, but how would you like it if someone spoke to your young daughter the way you spoke to this young lady?

Go ahead..... come back with some assinine response filled with sarcasm, and off the wall comments.


"It scares me to think," the man said. I'll bet it does. And with respect to that asinine personal comment I will proceed. When I am finished you WILL think.

Ok...so you want to talk about my children.

Thank you. You have opened a door of sorts. Now you have invited me to play. I was running a little low on self-righteous weasels today and you just HAD to show up on my screen. You've given me some things to consider.

Are you ready? Let's see, hmm before we get to the sarcasm and off the wall comments we will begin today with your keen sense of observation. Do you see those banner ads. Take a good look around. Now put on your thinking cap. I'll get back to you.

I may not have, in your estimation, `credibility' but my sense of humor's served me well - I can read by your snotty posts that you're going to be fighting an uphill battle outside of this paradigm. If you're going to break down and cry whenever you read something disagreeable, you won't cut it in business, and, after all, this board is about the business of medicine, right? Maybe you don't think so. That's fine. I'll give you some time to consider this before I get down to business.

 

[jonwill]

Yea, this thread has gone far enough off topic.