Should I this to my interview?

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Hi guys! Hope all has been well. I just wanted your idea on something. I conducted compensated research at two different departments as a undergraduate student and presented my own poster projects. Should I bring A4 copies of the posters I presented to the interviews with me so I could show the interviwers? I feel it would also help me explain the reseqrch I conducted in case they ask me questions about it. Research is a big part of my entire application packet.
 
I'm of the opinion that if it's a big part of your application packet it would be odd to not bring it. There will be a relaxed personal portion of the interview at most schools, and it might be opportune then, especially if you want to do research while in school. I brought my art portfolio, which also included biological illustrations I did for my research, and it was a real benefit during that portion of the interview.
 
I think it depends on your interviewers. Some interviewers might think it's fine and might enjoy it. Others might think why can't you just verbally explain it. The point of having an interview is to see how well you can communicate with others. I had a group interview one time and a person asked one interviewer if he could show us his art project. That interviewer rejected the idea and asked him to just explain it to us.

I think for you, maybe have it ready and kindly ask the interviewer if you could show your research poster. If not, you might have to think of a way to explain the entirety of your research project in a very concise manner.
 
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I would absolutely bring them. Think of this as an interview. There is a strong chance they won't want to see anything you bring, but showing up prepared with a CV, poster copies, etc... I think it shows that you are prepared.
 
Wouldn't bring it in. You're supposed to be prepared to show off your communication skills. They won't care for the details of your poster, as this is a dental interview and they are relatively short anyways (no more than 45 minutes). As long as you can adequately explain the nature of your research, and how this shows competencies of a dental professional, you're good.
 
impactedcanine said:
Why so, man? Btw i really appreciate your post on interview questions.
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I'd go with @CanadianGurl response as my answer.

Be short and concise about your research but express your passion through communication. I see it as another bullet point thats going to be quickly discussed during your interview. You're going to carry your poster bag during the tour, take it out during the interview and put it on the table( assuming you're even sitting at a table). I just don't see that flowing well.

But thats just one person's opinion. Everyone's different. Think it out and do what you feel is best. Unless you're interviewing at Harvard, I would focus more on conversation flow.

And of course, anytime!
 
Sounds good! Good points! I will probably just bring a4 copies of the posters in case they inquire further information about my research.
 
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