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The stupid things you said at the interview
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idk if this counts as stupid, but at one of my interviews, my interviewer was an Indian man who spoke in a really thick indian accent. I couldn't really understand him. He seemed like he was TRYING to grill me... he asked me if i couldn't get into dental school what would I do? I told him, "I would be a professional musician!!" (because I would!! haha..) and then he goes, "no! wrong answer. you should reapply, because that would show passion for dentistry." I thought he meant, if I couldn't be a dentist what occupations would I consider? But then I told him, "of course i would reapply, I didn't know what you meant.."
sigh... and this was at a top choice school too...
sigh... and this was at a top choice school too...
Similar situation with my first interview. Obviously if I didn't get in I would reapply...but they phrased it in a weird way where I interpreted it as, "If you couldn't do dentistry". I told them I would consider medicine as I found many parallels between the two professions. I wish I clarified that I would reapply, if they are suggesting if I didn't get in this cycle.
My mistake was definitely at the first interview. They were pretty uptight, and they couldn't rephrase any questions, or give any feedback. I knew it was coming but still affected me. I wasn't as articulate as I would've wanted. A lot of the questions they asked coincided with the considerable amount of hospital experience I've had...and I ended up making the mistake talking too much about that than my actual dental clinical experience which is something I take great pride in. I felt as though I came off as someone who just recently switched from medicine to dental and was slightly arrogant. As I've had more interviews, I am much more articulate now and overall just more graceful. I've learned really how to hone in on my strengths. Real shame though, as that first school was my first choice and with how hard I've worked over the past 3 years, I had a ton to show for it but didn't really show it during the interview. 🙁 We'll see....
haha yeah.. i feel your pain =/
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This is really good. It is nice to hit on a topic the interviewer likes: this really takes the pressure off you.
I don't know why you guys are getting asked why you dont become a physician. Not one interviewer asked me why I didn't go into another profession.
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I was asked this too except I said "PhD". My interviewer also said, "wrong answer". I interpreted the question as you did. Freakin' double-meaning!
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It is an unnecessary and ridiculous question when you think about it. Why stop at physician. Why not ask why we don't become lawyers, accountants, engineers, etc etc. And unfortunately, almost every reason one can give for liking dentistry can apply to other careers as well (aside from the lame "I love teeth"). I.e. like working with hands (MD surgeon, engineer), like running business (lawyer, any small business owner), like improving people's health (physician, optometrist, nurse).
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yes but very few careers combine all the above!
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Medicine in general can easily combine all of the above (working with hands, running a business, improving people's health, etc).
I honestly don't know that there is a super unique reason for "why dentistry" that cannot possibly be applied to medicine in general.
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Not sure about his and if it is true it is very very very very very rare as compared to most dental offices. Most dentists own their own practice, most physicians work in a hospital as an employee nice try though.
Here's a differentiation between dentistry and medicine. Once a person finishes dental school then can go on (in most states) to practice. This is not the case with medicine.
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Please stop posting unless you have a funny interview story to share.
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Guys, keep posting funny interview stories! I love reading them!
At my first interview, I got asked what my weaknesses are. I said I get easily frustrated with poor communicators. She replied by asking how I handled the situation, did I yell or get visually angry. I replied, "Oh no, I definitely don't get hulk angry or anything like that." <interviewer gives me a blank stare for a few seconds and continues with interview as I awkwardly squirmed in my seat>
............. Why would I refer to a big green comic book character in a dental school interview??? Hahaha.
............. Why would I refer to a big green comic book character in a dental school interview??? Hahaha.
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I dug this gem up. It's about funny interview questions rather than funny interview answers. http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=890701
Time for a picture story! YAY! This is a convo I had at one of my schools while interviewing (I will try and make this as accurate possible, but not verbatim). After a very friendly start to the interview, the questions start and the interviewer turns to a more serious tone...
Interviewer: "Is stealing a laptop from the school ok?"
Me: "Haha, of course not."
Interviewer: "Is stealing a stapler from the school ok?"
Me: (Hmm where is he going with this? I think I see this could get ugly, so I get more serious too) "uhhm no. Thats still stealing, and I still find that wrong at its basic level."
Interviewer: "So your saying that stealing from the school is always wrong no matter how big the item?"
Me: "Yeah, pretty much..." (phwew, glad we are done with that. Moving on?)
Interviewer: "So is stealing a Bic pen from the school ok?"
Me: (lol! Wait.... this must be a test of character! Quick Bereno! Say something funny) "Haha, if I'm going to be attending a school that is overly concerned with the theft of a single Bic pen, I would be worried that the school has some priority issues. I'm not sure I want to go to such a school." (in a joking tone attempting to make that feel funny)
Interviewer: "... So which is it? Do you think stealing is OK or do you think its not OK?"
Me: (****, this man serious?) "Uhhh...."
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You've shared your hulk story with me IRL. I thought it sounded familiar...and then your username gave it away 😀
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I think we should all be glad we're not Ryan Lochte:
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dlyCTswYH0[/YOUTUBE]
This always cracks me up really hard.
ETA: After some searching, I found this gem:http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=359690
I know it's not pre-dental, but it's funny nevertheless.
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dlyCTswYH0[/YOUTUBE]
This always cracks me up really hard.
ETA: After some searching, I found this gem:http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=359690
I know it's not pre-dental, but it's funny nevertheless.
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I think we should all be glad we're not Ryan Lochte:
[YOUTUBE]6dlyCTswYH0[/YOUTUBE]
This always cracks me up really hard.
ETA: After some searching, I found this gem:http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=359690
I know it's not pre-dental, but it's funny nevertheless.
He's such a meathead.
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmOsKHguAE0[/YOUTUBE]
MAZEL TOV!
Not really funny......but my interviewer as soon.as.we.sat down demanded saying
"ok, now impress me. Tell me anout.urself"
I satrted yapping on but her "impress me" thing really made me nervous and i cpuldnt articulate most important points well...
Whats worst, she started organizing her desk area as i was talking......lol.........
"ok, now impress me. Tell me anout.urself"
I satrted yapping on but her "impress me" thing really made me nervous and i cpuldnt articulate most important points well...
Whats worst, she started organizing her desk area as i was talking......lol.........
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WOW how rude of her!
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I'm still beating myself over this one....
Interviewer: "what do people not like about you?"
Me: I BASICALLY responded something like "my personality" and then I explained why
Interviewer: "what do people not like about you?"
Me: I BASICALLY responded something like "my personality" and then I explained why
Totally de-lurking to lol @ this.
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As I walk towards the interviewer, absolutely stressed out and nervous...
Interviewer: Welcome!
Me: Welcome. (wait what?.... oh my god oh my god oh my god 😱
)
Interviewer: .....
Me: I... I mean thank you! It's great to be here!
GG.
Interviewer: Welcome!
Me: Welcome. (wait what?.... oh my god oh my god oh my god 😱
)Interviewer: .....
Me: I... I mean thank you! It's great to be here!
GG.
As I walk towards the interviewer, absolutely stressed out and nervous...
Interviewer: Welcome!
Me: Welcome. (wait what?.... oh my god oh my god oh my god 😱
Interviewer: .....
Me: I... I mean thank you! It's great to be here!
GG.
Hahaha that sounds like something I would say.
I got asked, "What is a decision you made that you regret?"
I completely blanked for what felt like five minutes trying to think of a decision that I might have regretted but that I was willing to SHARE with people holding my future in their hands. They ended up moving on to another question and asked me the same one at the end, to which I replied, "I told my brother I hated his girlfriend."
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This was a for a dental-related job interview. This may not be the thread for that, but I need to vent.
Interviewer: "So let's talk about salary requirements. What kind of compensation are you looking for?"
Me: " Well, at my last job I made $15/hr. I'd like to start around there. But, you know, if that's too high I'm willing to negotiate. You know, this isn't my livelihood or anything. I understand it's a part time job"
She laughs and says I wish it wasn't my livelihood either. I feel like an ass. (I did get a second interview though).
Interviewer: "So let's talk about salary requirements. What kind of compensation are you looking for?"
Me: " Well, at my last job I made $15/hr. I'd like to start around there. But, you know, if that's too high I'm willing to negotiate. You know, this isn't my livelihood or anything. I understand it's a part time job"
She laughs and says I wish it wasn't my livelihood either. I feel like an ass. (I did get a second interview though).
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hahahahahah
My interviewer was talking about how close the school is to the beach... He pointed his finger in a direction and said "that way"... I ended up turning around doing a 180 and looking at a blank wall. Felt so stupid afterwards lol.
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Here's mine:
"Give me three of your weaknesses"
I'm thinking....lay up quesion. We all practice this one...no sweat.
"Well, I tend to--"
"No, make that five weaknesses"
"Five?"
"Yes, give me five weaknesses in your character"
"Well, I tend to spread myself too thin, accept too many responsibilities, take blame for others problems, and....uh...well i tripped on the way coming in here so my bipedal locomotion is subpar. #5 would be the lack of ability to critique myself"
They did not find me humorous...and that was my worst interview. By far.
"Give me three of your weaknesses"
I'm thinking....lay up quesion. We all practice this one...no sweat.
"Well, I tend to--"
"No, make that five weaknesses"
"Five?"
"Yes, give me five weaknesses in your character"
"Well, I tend to spread myself too thin, accept too many responsibilities, take blame for others problems, and....uh...well i tripped on the way coming in here so my bipedal locomotion is subpar. #5 would be the lack of ability to critique myself"
They did not find me humorous...and that was my worst interview. By far.
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Totally blew 1 interview, thankfully I had some other interviews I was very happy about.
Synopsis:
10 seconds into the interview, after saying hello.
Interviewer: I have been a student, resident, professor and administrator at this institution so I know more about it than almost anyone. I would like to use this time for you to ask any questions you have.
Me: ***in head*** shoot I spent 0 time thinking about questions to ask, I only got prepared to get grilled***out loud****so it seems like ***in head***what am I going to say next?*** out loud***your school emphasizes ***in head***what in the world does this school emphasize??***outloud***the interactions between all the professionals and their interactions with each other and ***in head***what will I say next? no idea where I am going with this***out loud***how does this impact the way a dental student interacts with others within the professional community***in head***what in the world am I saying?***outloud***and why is that integral to this school***in head***what did I just say?
Interviewer: I am not sure I understand what you are asking...
I turned red and proceeded to ask 10 more questions that were equally as bad, ended up getting into a minor argument with the interviewer and sweated off 3 pounds before he even asked his first question.
Luckily I didn't like the school very much, but wow did I ever blow the interview.
Synopsis:
10 seconds into the interview, after saying hello.
Interviewer: I have been a student, resident, professor and administrator at this institution so I know more about it than almost anyone. I would like to use this time for you to ask any questions you have.
Me: ***in head*** shoot I spent 0 time thinking about questions to ask, I only got prepared to get grilled***out loud****so it seems like ***in head***what am I going to say next?*** out loud***your school emphasizes ***in head***what in the world does this school emphasize??***outloud***the interactions between all the professionals and their interactions with each other and ***in head***what will I say next? no idea where I am going with this***out loud***how does this impact the way a dental student interacts with others within the professional community***in head***what in the world am I saying?***outloud***and why is that integral to this school***in head***what did I just say?
Interviewer: I am not sure I understand what you are asking...
I turned red and proceeded to ask 10 more questions that were equally as bad, ended up getting into a minor argument with the interviewer and sweated off 3 pounds before he even asked his first question.
Luckily I didn't like the school very much, but wow did I ever blow the interview.
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My interviewer asked me what was my experience with dentistry?
Didn't think and out of nervousness told her I go to the dentist twice a year and had ortho treatment for four years-that's how I got my smile. She looked at me blankly and went on asking me the next question from her paper.
Didn't think and out of nervousness told her I go to the dentist twice a year and had ortho treatment for four years-that's how I got my smile. She looked at me blankly and went on asking me the next question from her paper.
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LOL OMG that's hilarious!!! hahaha sorry about that! Glad it wasn't your top choice school or anything!
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This is awesome!! I am glad you explained your vast dental experience. Lol!!
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Just reading this stressed me out.
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Interviewer:So if your girlfriend saw you getting put into the back of a cop car what would she think you got arrested for.
Me. I awkwardly think for like 30 seconds ........................................................................ .................................................................................................................. I finally spit out she would probably think I got in a fight
Interviewer: why would you get in a fight?
Me: I don't know I was probably at a bar and had to much to drink and some one started a fight with me. (Why would I say this....I said it so fast without thinking at all)
Interviewer: oh ok...so whats to much to drink?
Me:9-10 beers (why did I say this)
Interviewer: Oh hahaha I would be on the floor after that.... so what type of beer do you drink?
Me: I like to try a lot of different microbrewers, IPA's are my favorite style.
It went pretty good before and after that
Me. I awkwardly think for like 30 seconds ........................................................................ .................................................................................................................. I finally spit out she would probably think I got in a fight
Interviewer: why would you get in a fight?
Me: I don't know I was probably at a bar and had to much to drink and some one started a fight with me. (Why would I say this....I said it so fast without thinking at all)
Interviewer: oh ok...so whats to much to drink?
Me:9-10 beers (why did I say this)
Interviewer: Oh hahaha I would be on the floor after that.... so what type of beer do you drink?
Me: I like to try a lot of different microbrewers, IPA's are my favorite style.
It went pretty good before and after that
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Interviewer: "What question were you preparing for?"
Me: "If I was a disney character, which one would I be?"
Interviewer: Cracks up "Are you serious, so which one would you be?"
I would like to thank this thread I think he found it endearing...I hope
Me: "If I was a disney character, which one would I be?"
Interviewer: Cracks up "Are you serious, so which one would you be?"
I would like to thank this thread
I think he found it endearing...I hope
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Was just cracking up rereading these and thought this thread was worth a bump for the 2013 season.
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Interviewer: "What question were you preparing for?"
Me: "If I was a disney character, which one would I be?"
Interviewer: Cracks up "Are you serious, so which one would you be?"
I would like to thank this thread
did you end up getting in? LMAO
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Interviewer: "What question were you preparing for?"
Me: "If I was a disney character, which one would I be?"
Interviewer: Cracks up "Are you serious, so which one would you be?"
I would like to thank this thread
Lol, the off-beat question I've most prepared for is, " If you could have dinner with any 3 people, alive or dead, who would it be and why?". Or, "If you could be a tooth, which tooth would you be and why?".
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This was my fav back when I was applying:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/index.php?threads/worst-interview-answers-responses.800486/
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Interviewer So tell me about your leadership experience?
Me (Very nervous at the moment, In my mind Im thinking I have to come up with something) Well Um I guess um hmm Well when I used to play Halo 3 online with my friends, I used to be the party leader that hosted the games and stuff (In mind mind, did I just take the biggest gun and shoot my self in the foot)
Inteviewer( blasts out laughing)
Me ( I should have smiled to make it seem like it was a joke, but I was too nervous and I had a serious look on my face)........
Interviewer Notices I had a serious look on my face and immediately stops laughing (In his mind, are you kidding me)
So then the interviewer asks me if I have any questions for him
Interviewer Do you have any questions for me?
Me Since you're an interviewer Im assuming you like it and like asking people questions. Why? (WHY WOULD I SAY THAT.)
Interviewer I dont understand what you mean?
Me Never mind I messed up can I ask you another question?
Interviewer Shoot
Me What are the dynamics and the fundamentals of being a dentist (Trying to act smart and intelligent after I exposed my stupidity through out the interview)
Interviewer What do you mean by dynamics
Me Well um you know the um I guess you can say um like the intersocial disciplines between the connection of the fundamentals of being a dentist (WTF DID I JUST SAY!!!!!!!)
Interviewer I don't know I just work and go home.
LOLL
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/index.php?threads/worst-interview-answers-responses.800486/
Submitted by Xbocker
Interviewer So tell me about your leadership experience?
Me (Very nervous at the moment, In my mind Im thinking I have to come up with something) Well Um I guess um hmm Well when I used to play Halo 3 online with my friends, I used to be the party leader that hosted the games and stuff (In mind mind, did I just take the biggest gun and shoot my self in the foot)
Inteviewer( blasts out laughing)
Me ( I should have smiled to make it seem like it was a joke, but I was too nervous and I had a serious look on my face)........
Interviewer Notices I had a serious look on my face and immediately stops laughing (In his mind, are you kidding me)
So then the interviewer asks me if I have any questions for him
Interviewer Do you have any questions for me?
Me Since you're an interviewer Im assuming you like it and like asking people questions. Why? (WHY WOULD I SAY THAT.)
Interviewer I dont understand what you mean?
Me Never mind I messed up can I ask you another question?
Interviewer Shoot
Me What are the dynamics and the fundamentals of being a dentist (Trying to act smart and intelligent after I exposed my stupidity through out the interview)
Interviewer What do you mean by dynamics
Me Well um you know the um I guess you can say um like the intersocial disciplines between the connection of the fundamentals of being a dentist (WTF DID I JUST SAY!!!!!!!)
Interviewer I don't know I just work and go home.
LOLL
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quality bump. i didn't really say anything stupid at any of my visits...but i pulled a real whopper of a stunt in front of a faculty member at an interview last month.
won't share until we get more mileage out of this cycle though.
won't share until we get more mileage out of this cycle though.
