Showing stuffs to interviewers?!?!?!

[polarnut]

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Did you guys bring anything in particular for your interviews? I'm thinking about bringing things like awards and certificates that I've received to show to the interviewers. Is that too corny? What do you think. Let me know.

 

[pbure]

Did you guys bring anything in particular for your interviews? I'm thinking about bringing things like awards and certificates that I've received to show to the interviewers. Is that too corny? What do you think. Let me know.

thats weak brotha..any awards or certificates should have just been mentioned in your aadsas application..and left at that. it's almost like walking in to an NYU interview wearing an NYU pin on your jacket..or something corny like that. Or like those american idol contestants that brought christmas lights with them to wear on their bodies..o mannn

 

[dyarhea]

i dont have any awards 🙁
but if u wanna bring something...perhaps give that award some significance as u present it..and make it entertaining too

 

[demonicr]

i don't think you should bring anything, cause i think it is corny.

 

[Biogirl361]

i wouldn't bring anything

 

[Tzips]

You mean I shouldn't paste this huge award thingie that i got in hs to my shirt? Aww shucks... 😛

And yeah, I don't think you should bring anything except your wonderfully sparkling personality and brilliant wit (well, and maybe a pen too 😀 )

 

[Literati81]

Did you guys bring anything in particular for your interviews? I'm thinking about bringing things like awards and certificates that I've received to show to the interviewers. Is that too corny? What do you think. Let me know.

((Must fight the sarcasm...GAH!))

I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[HuyetKiem]

Did you guys bring anything in particular for your interviews? I'm thinking about bringing things like awards and certificates that I've received to show to the interviewers. Is that too corny? What do you think. Let me know.

Bring you family pictures if you're married and have kid. Great topic during your interview, especially at Case.

 

[polarnut]

LOL. points taken. 😛

 

[Dr.BadVibes]

bring a ben franklin.......that would help more than your awards....

 

[grinningrice]

Did you guys bring anything in particular for your interviews? I'm thinking about bringing things like awards and certificates that I've received to show to the interviewers. Is that too corny? What do you think. Let me know.

Ha! I showed my breasts to a interviewer. It was a complete accident though. Seriously, I think its a bit corny and ostentatious. Any awards should be mentioned on your AADSAS. I would bring anything either

 

[trypmo]

I brought some fairly intricate chalk carvings, along with the little motorized tool I put together to make them. Not sure whether that had much of an effect, either positive or negative... maybe I'll know after December 1st. 😳

 

[justletmein]

BRING A SWORD! haha! Make them fear for their life if they don't accept you!

 

[bouncy_ball]

I wouldn't bring awards, but if you wanted to present the interviewer with something that highlights your acheivements I think a resume would be more than appropriate. With a resume you could list the awards and then be able to elaborate on them during the interview. I think it might be a little more subtle.

 

[Comet208]

Awards have two aspects; the physical one and the learning experiences that came with them. Everyone should take the later part with them to their interviews, for thats what you are there for.

 

[Sprgrover]

Did you guys bring anything in particular for your interviews? I'm thinking about bringing things like awards and certificates that I've received to show to the interviewers. Is that too corny? What do you think. Let me know.

...no awards, certificates, or grade school medals of honor, please. The interview is not about a show-and-tell, but an opportunity in which they, the school, has a chance to assess your personal integrity, degree of maturity, and overall caliber of person. They will already have your grades and other numbers before them and they already think you compitent to handle dental school and the profession itself - if not you wouldn't be there.

 

[DrTacoElf]

Did you guys bring anything in particular for your interviews? I'm thinking about bringing things like awards and certificates that I've received to show to the interviewers. Is that too corny? What do you think. Let me know.

I brought an updated activities list (post aadsas) since i submitted on may 18 and my interviews were from sept 1 to oct 1.

 

[luder98]

I see interviews as ... interviews. Just like a job interview. Show them what you CAN do. There is always a short period when they ask you if there's anything you want to ask/tell/show... them. This is your chance. Show them who you are, what you CAN do. Bringing stuff makes perfect sense. For awards, you should definitely bring with you, but don't initiate to show them. If they ask, then show them. If they don't mention, don't show. Again, if you've done something that would indicate your capability of succeeding in d-schools, bring them with you. Many have similar academic records, show them what you have that others don't. Although I have not got any invitation, I already have a few things on mind to bring. I hope I'll have my chance to show that list.

 

[Darksunshine]

...no awards, certificates, or grade school medals of honor, please. The interview is not about a show-and-tell, but an opportunity in which they, the school, has a chance to assess your personal integrity, degree of maturity, and overall caliber of person. They will already have your grades and other numbers before them and they already think you compitent to handle dental school and the profession itself - if not you wouldn't be there.

yah, and to add to this, in my humble opinion. The interview is to see if they (the interviewer) like you. I think that is what the interview is about. Whether or not you click enough with them and others to get their attention. If it were all stats and such this process wouldn't be so mysterious.

 

[Biogirl361]

agree with the above. the interview is not to show off your achievements any more or try to stand out above the rest. obviously they are already impressed with you if you are there interviewing. interview is mostly to see if you're a nice person (and perhaps to see how well you handle pressure!).

 

[Literati81]

LOL. points taken. 😛

And we have lift-off. 😉

Bringing stuff makes perfect sense. For awards, you should definitely bring with you, but don't initiate to show them. If they ask, then show them.

I don't know about you, but I haven't had one interviewer ask a question such as, "Sorry for interrupting, but do you have that Academic Decathlon trophy on you? No? What about your top neuroscience ribbon? You didn't bring that either? It says here you saved a goat from a slaughter-house in Botswana. Show me the goat. YOU DIDN'T BRING THE GOAT?!"

You get my point.

...And I need sleep...

 

[luder98]

And we have lift-off. 😉



I don't know about you, but I haven't had one interviewer ask a question such as, "Sorry for interrupting, but do you have that Academic Decathlon trophy on you? No? What about your top neuroscience ribbon? You didn't bring that either? It says here you saved a goat from a slaughter-house in Botswana. Show me the goat. YOU DIDN'T BRING THE GOAT?!"

You get my point.

...And I need sleep...

You definitely need to go sleep.

Next time if you cut/edit someone's post, make sure you do it right. Don't just chop the head and leave the body. I said, "if they don't ask, don't show." That implies that they already knew about the stated awards but don't have interest in getting to know more. (It's a polite way to tell the OP to hold off on his awards, don't you see it?) On the other hand, if he has done anything in life that shows his unique capability, show that to them if given a chance.

Make sure you read the thread carefully, understand the poster's intention before you b*tch about it. Your rxn is completely out of the picture and sounds very ....

Be a little more objective. It's all about giving out opinion. 😴

 

[HuyetKiem]

And we have lift-off. 😉



I don't know about you, but I haven't had one interviewer ask a question such as, "Sorry for interrupting, but do you have that Academic Decathlon trophy on you? No? What about your top neuroscience ribbon? You didn't bring that either? It says here you saved a goat from a slaughter-house in Botswana. Show me the goat. YOU DIDN'T BRING THE GOAT?!"
...

Interviewer: Show me the GOAT !

You: You want the GOAT ?

Interviewer: Yes, Show me the GOAT. YOU DIDN'T BRING THE GOAT?!"

You: YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE GOAT !

 

[fruity_trident]

i've got pms.
and don't forget to NOT bring plurality into words that can't be plural....how do u like my double negative?

...apologies... 😱

 

[Sprgrover]

...Your rxn is completely out of the picture and sounds very ....

Easy there - Literati simply stated that she has not encountered such a question during an interview, and neither have I for that matter.

To the OP: Hopefully from all of this you understand that taking your awards and certificates is not necessary (and hauling that stuff around might me a bit cumbersome). I think that if the topic of your various accomplishments come up the interviewers will probably be more interested in hearing your words on the matter than seeing a tangible piece of evidence of the fact. You can expect to be asked "Is there anything else....?" at the end of the interview. I have found that is usually asked so that they can note any changes in your transcript/courses, research projects, and other tid-bits in your application. Best of luck, and knock 'em dead in the interview! 👍

 

[luder98]

Easy there - Literati simply stated that she has not encountered such a question during an interview, and neither have I for that matter.

To the OP: Hopefully from all of this you understand that taking your awards and certificates is not necessary (and hauling that stuff around might me a bit cumbersome). I think that if the topic of your various accomplishments come up the interviewers will probably be more interested in hearing your words on the matter than seeing a tangible piece of evidence of the fact. You can expect to be asked "Is there anything else....?" at the end of the interview. I have found that is usually asked so that they can note any changes in your transcript/courses, research projects, and other tid-bits in your application. Best of luck, and knock 'em dead in the interview! 👍

OK. I apologize if the previous post wasn't nice. All I'm trying to say is if given a chance, you should show the unique about you. And showing stuff is not wrong at all. For example, it's great to chat with the interviewers about your manual dexterity. But it'd definitely be much better if you show them a piece of work that you have done to support that. You don't have to haul the work with you, a picture will be sufficient. You can talk a lot about it, or you can can say a few words and show them the picture. IMO, showing a picture will definitely send a better message. Does this sound better?

 

[Literati81]

You definitely need to go sleep.

Next time if you cut/edit someone's post, make sure you do it right. Don't just chop the head and leave the body. I said, "if they don't ask, don't show." That implies that they already knew about the stated awards but don't have interest in getting to know more. (It's a polite way to tell the OP to hold off on his awards, don't you see it?) On the other hand, if he has done anything in life that shows his unique capability, show that to them if given a chance.

Make sure you read the thread carefully, understand the poster's intention before you b*tch about it. Your rxn is completely out of the picture and sounds very ....

Be a little more objective. It's all about giving out opinion. 😴

Wow.
Wow.
I'm sorry, I'm having a "wow" moment. I just got out of my last interview so I'm a bit taken back by your reply. Luder98, I'm sorry you feel that way and that I offended you. Like Sprgrover said, I was simply stating that I have yet to have an interviewer give me the opportunity to show them any tangible item as proof of my achievement(s). Of course, I made up an "excessive" example for humor. But perhaps my sarcasm was too strong or "b*tch"y.

And as for your last sentence, I find it very difficult to be objective and opionated at the same time. I guess its something I need to work on.

Okay, best of luck with your interviews.

 

[Literati81]

i've got pms.
and don't forget to NOT bring plurality into words that can't be plural....how do u like my double negative?

...apologies... 😱

Affirmative.

Did I make a grammatical error again?

 

[fruity_trident]

Affirmative.

Did I make a grammatical error again?

it wasn't u

 

[BeachLuvr]

I bought a picture that my mom had dug up, of when I was about 8 years old...watching this video on what a dentist does. I was all engrossed in the tv and there was this huge smile on the tv in front of me...

I only brought it to one of the interviews, because with this particular school I knew it would be all good. It went over well

No hard and fast rules to anything, make a statement...in a memorable, and non-over-the-top-annoyance kind of way 😉

Beach

 

[IcemanDDS]

Oh, I'm learning to play guitar, think I should bring it and play a little piece to show that I'm a well rounded person? Or maybe bring my Gameboy and show them how fast I can beat Super Mario 3, showcasing my well developed eye-hand coordination? This would also justify why I have a low undergrad GPA. Gotta remember to brush my teeth too, because people with good hygene usually make good dentists.

(If you are serious about getting into dental school and are here to get valuable information, please disregard the previous statements)

 

[Yah-E]

You people critisize, but I've seen it done. Just here at Nova interviews, applicants have:

1) brought wax-up and carve-down teeth (BYU students)
2) brought a painting they've done
3) brought balls to juggle (they actually juggled in front of the interviewers!)
4) brought items that they have crochetted

I'm sure the list goes on if we include all the dental schools in the country in what they have experienced during interviews. I believe that all the examples I gave above, the applicants brought in those items to demonstrate their manual dexterity skills. I'm support this only because it serves two purposes. One, it does show your manual dexterity skills to a point and two, the interviewers will not forget who you were. Often, I hear stories from our Admission Chairman that he specifically remembers an applicant because of the item association.

Be cautious, I believe it's fine to bring items to demonstrate your manual dexterity to your interviews, but do not make it the center/main focus of your interview(s). Meaning, try to share the item with the interviewer(s) towards the end of the interview and do not bring it out right away and say, "Hey y'all, look what I've got for you!".

About bring a certificate and/or awards to interviews? Unless, it's an Emmy or a Golden Globe trophy, I believe you know the answer to that question by now from previous posts.

 

[Literati81]

You people critisize, but I've seen it done. Just here at Nova interviews, applicants have:

1) brought wax-up and carve-down teeth (BYU students)
2) brought a painting they've done
3) brought balls to juggle (they actually juggled in front of the interviewers!)
4) brought items that they have crochetted

...we're talking about dental school interviews, right?

Wow. I'll keep this in mind if I have to reapply next year. I can break out my sock puppets.

 

[fruity_trident]

...we're talking about dental school interviews, right?

Wow. I'll keep this in mind if I have to reapply next year. I can break out my sock puppets.

and i'll round up my circus freakshow

 

[Sprgrover]

I can break out my sock puppets...

...which you crocheted nonetheless!