Hi, I noticed that the interviews are mostly just a series of consecutive interviews and was wondering if it was ok to bring a water bottle with me, to use throughout the day?
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This is generally viewed as inappropriate, Aquaman.
I distinctly remember last interview season there was this guy that always brought a water bottle with him to interviews. Well, at one program (that I won't name), the PD saw this interviewee with the water bottle and said "who's this mother-fu*king high and mighty MS4 think he is bringing water to a derm interview? Is he out of his fu*king mind bringing water in here? Get this son of a bi*ch out of my sight before I puke in my handbag!!"
So, be careful with this hot potato(e).
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I wouldn't bring a water bottle, many places provide you with water anyway.
But for some reason, it is viewed as inappropriate (at least that's the advice our deans provided us)
I suggest a camelback. If you are an ultra-runner, this will definitely serve as a nice ice-breaker. 
Honestly, I have never heard about not bringing a water bottle. But it seems as though it would be really distracting. I mean, if you were to see this interviewer sitting out in the lobby, wouldn't you also take a second look?
Thanks to Dr. Siegel for this picture.
Honestly, I have never heard about not bringing a water bottle. But it seems as though it would be really distracting. I mean, if you were to see this interviewer sitting out in the lobby, wouldn't you also take a second look?
Thanks to Dr. Siegel for this picture.
lol. Awesome picture.
I guess you could always carry a flask of water in your pocket...or whatever your poison may be. heheh.
On a more serious note though, maybe carry some tic-tacs or some other type of mints. Prevent dry mouth AND promote fresh breath. Win-win.
I guess you could always carry a flask of water in your pocket...or whatever your poison may be. heheh.
On a more serious note though, maybe carry some tic-tacs or some other type of mints. Prevent dry mouth AND promote fresh breath. Win-win.
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Bring a water bottle, and leave it in the room where interviewees sit during down time. I think it would look tacky to carry it around with you while you are interviewing, but there's no reason you can't drink it during down time.
Is this thread for real....
Interviews are not so crazy that you can't get a drink of water. Most places have a central conference room or meeting place where you sit between interviews, etc that has water or snacks. If you are that worried about it, I think bringing a bottle of water would be acceptable. Just leave it in the conference room.
The original post has to be a joke. Just relax and be yourself. Your fluid status will be fine on interview day.
Interviews are not so crazy that you can't get a drink of water. Most places have a central conference room or meeting place where you sit between interviews, etc that has water or snacks. If you are that worried about it, I think bringing a bottle of water would be acceptable. Just leave it in the conference room.
The original post has to be a joke. Just relax and be yourself. Your fluid status will be fine on interview day.