What do you bring to D-school Interviews?

[CANgnome]

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I was just going to bring myself, but what about resumes and other things of the sort?

Is it OK to just show up as is?

 

[darkwalk]

I'm thinking of bringing pictures to show off my manual dexterity. Other then that, I dunno what else to bring. Any suggestions?

 

[rnbaxter]

I'm thinking of bringing pictures to show off my manual dexterity. Other then that, I dunno what else to bring. Any suggestions?

I don't see how you can "show" manual dexterity in a still photo.

 

[BlueQuasar]

I don't see how you can "show" manual dexterity in a still photo.

Lol! So true!

Seriously, though, maybe pictures of your sculptures, models, or whatnot? It'd be awfully hard to hide a jar or miniature jet in a jacket until toward the end unless it's in flat form. 😉

 

[NoAntiDentite]

My charming good looks....

 

[CANgnome]

I won a drawing competition in 1999, but they took away the picture. I also have other artwork that perhaps I will take a picture and bring.



What about resumes? contacts for places you have volunteered at, work places, maybe a notepad of sorts? copies of your transcript?

 

[purplepen]

I'm thinking of bringing pictures to show off my manual dexterity. Other then that, I dunno what else to bring. Any suggestions?

It's 'other THAN that' not "then"

 

[DQLEUCD]

If you wrote that you won some special award or did a certain project on your application, you should bring those stuff. If not just bring yourself, a classy clipboard, paper and pencil in case there are notes to be taken.

 

[DoctreDrey]

Lol! So true!

Seriously, though, maybe pictures of your sculptures, models, or whatnot? It'd be awfully hard to hide a jar or miniature jet in jacket until toward the end unless it's in flat form. 😉

if i ever get an interview, i was thinking i would bring some of my painted miniatures... can't you carry a bag or something?

 

[slm266]

It's 'other THAN that' not "then"

best first post ever. Tool.

I believe you are missing some punctuation in your statement as well.

 

[takedailyfiber]

In the interviews I went to, two of them were in a group setting, with many other applicants. Typically, most applicants had a notepad, or a professional-looking folder (the cloth/leather kind) to take possible notes. Others had written questions (to ask interviewers) in their notebooks, which I thought was a great idea. I have no doubt that some people had their resumes in their folders. Others didn't carry anything around.

Never at an interview was I asked to provide anything like a resume or photo evidence. If you want to have some with you though, it doesn't hurt.

Remember that you might have to carry whatever you bring around for 4-5 hours that day, especially if you are in an interview that will move around a lot.

 

[UltimateHombre]

best first post ever. Tool.

I believe you are missing some punctuation in your statement as well.

wow that was incredibly insulting.... but also incredibly funny!!! Thx!!

🤣 🤣🤣🤣

 

[sassykat]

sometimes people bring in publications they've authored/co-authored, especially if it pertains to dental research

 

[goffdent]

i've interviewed at 6 different schools and most people don't bring much at all. One guy brought a tooth he carved out of wood once. If others brought pictures, they didn't show it to anyone of us other interviewees. A lot of times, the opportunity doesn't come up to even show something you want, unless you're very pushy about it (which is something you may not want to be).
Also, I practiced by going to career services at my university and talking to a professor, and mentioned bringing in pictures for the interview of stuff i've done, and she said NO. I still considered it, but didn't. She may be right about it, depending on the school's interview format.

 

[purplepen]

Dude. Relax. I was just trying to help. What if he/she went to their interview, which required them to write a short essay on the spot and they wrote "other then"..........wouldn't they be looked negatively upon because they didn't know the difference between using than and then in a sentence???????????????????????????????

 

[sfrice80]

Dude. Relax. I was just trying to help. What if he/she went to their interview, which required them to write a short essay on the spot and they wrote "other then"..........wouldn't they be looked negatively upon because they didn't know the difference between using than and then in a sentence???????????????????????????????

Well thank god for your post then. He/She owes you a debt of gratitude then!

 

[sfrice80]

To answer the OP, I always just brought a leather portfolio and a pen. I don't think you ever want to just show up with nothing. You always want something to write in because most interviews you will take notes of some sort. I would also keep my resume in there just to review while I waited. That's all you really need.

 

[MrBeans]

To answer the OP, I always just brought a leather portfolio and a pen. I don't think you ever want to just show up with nothing. You always want something to write in because most interviews you will take notes of some sort. I would also keep my resume in there just to review while I waited. That's all you really need.

Do you just bring your resume for reasons to keep little details fresh in the back of your head. 🙄

It's not like the acdoms would request it, would they?

 

[sfrice80]

Do you just bring your resume for reasons to keep little details fresh in the back of your head. 🙄

It's not like the acdoms would request it, would they?

Yes, I did it just to keep everything fresh, make sure I don't forget anything important and you will have down time at many interviews and will want something to read or breeze over. I sometimes would bring print outs on the school too, so I could review before the interview. I never had an interviewer request my resume because they usually have your entire file with them.

 

[MrBeans]

Yes, I did it just to keep everything fresh, make sure I don't forget anything important and you will have down time at many interviews and will want something to read or breeze over. I sometimes would bring print outs on the school too, so I could review before the interview. I never had an interviewer request my resume because they usually have your entire file with them.

Great to know! Thanks! 🙂

 

[goffdent]

To answer the OP, I always just brought a leather portfolio and a pen. I don't think you ever want to just show up with nothing. You always want something to write in because most interviews you will take notes of some sort. I would also keep my resume in there just to review while I waited. That's all you really need.

I second that. I always brought a leather portfolio with some printout info on the school, maybe statistics on teh class or something like that. Many times you may think of questions during a presentation by a faculty member or student which you can write down and than you will be able to ask it in an interview. Also, many times, schools will give you brochures about financial aid, tuition, class profile, research etc.... and it's nice to have something to put that stuff in. (especially if the school doesn't give you a folder at the start of the day)

 

[iluvdentistry]

Dude. Relax. I was just trying to help. What if he/she went to their interview, which required them to write a short essay on the spot and they wrote "other then"..........wouldn't they be looked negatively upon because they didn't know the difference between using than and then in a sentence???????????????????????????????

Seriously? Incase you were not aware, this is not an English Composition forum.

On a different note, would it be bad to write down a ton of practice interview questions to bring with you? Obviously it would be weird if you paused to look up an answer but I think it would be nice to review some potential questions.

 

[nze82]

I was just going to bring myself, but what about resumes and other things of the sort?

Is it OK to just show up as is?

Just yourself, professional manners/attires, and a bit of confidence should do the trick!

 

[almon]

I think you're going to look like an ass if you bring a bunch of pictures and stuff...

 

[sahiwal86]

i think it wont b a bad idea if u bring a tooth or somethin u worked on in some dental simulation lab or some enhancement courses like the one they offer at UOP where u actually work on a tooth n do some amalgam work ! 🙂

 

[SuperTank]

I don't see how you can "show" manual dexterity in a still photo.

I had thought about some pictures I've seen of Marfan syndrome, but that's not manual dexterity per se, more like creepy hand tricks.

 

[dennisDDS]

Bring a portfolio with paper and a pen.

Also you should make a list of the common questions asked like..

Why Dentistry?
Why this school?
Certain grades that were bad?
Certain DAT scores that were bad?
Volunteer experience, etc.

Though you don't want to memorize these answers and sound like a robot it would be good to have at least 3 key points that you can mention about each question, just incase you blank during your interview. Also, It'll be good to read through these if you have time before your interview to keep your mind from going crazy.

 

[flyingforever]

Can I take my art work to interview site?

 

[K Niner]

I've been on 9 interviews. You don't need to bring anything. Most people will bring nothing. A few people will have a fancy leather notepad although they will have to carry it around the whole day. I'm not sure what the point of the notepad is, are you going to take notes of the person interviewing you? lol. I would bring a pen simply b/c you might need to sign something and its always good to have something to write with. If you feel that you need to bring something, bring a notepad if you insist. I would not bring pictures or anything else. This could go quite well for you when discussing them with your interviewer and they would have something to remember you by. However, your picture presentation is not something they are expecting and could potentially rub them the wrong way. So do as you wish, but when it comes down to something like this if the pictures help they will help slightly, but could hurt significantly.

 

[SeattleRDH]

It's not a job interview so why would you need a resume?

I have a whole display box of the amalgams and composites I did in dental hygiene school but I would never bring that to a dental school interview. It's just tacky. One should be able to describe what they can do in words without a visual aid. That's the main reason for an interview, to demonstrate verbal communication skills.

 

[contentDENT]

I interviewed at 4 schools and didn't bring anything to any of them. Be prepared before you go (go to this site's interview feedback, it helps lots). My first interview I was really nervous and had a hard time relaxing. That's the only school I didn't get into. Just be yourself, don't spout out manufactured answers, and have several good reasons on why you are choosing that particular school.

CUM GPA: 3.8
SCI GPA: 3.6
DAT: 19/19/20

 

[DATlongshui]

To bump the thread with a question:
What can a female interviewee bring with her besides a notepad/pen?

I have been thinking about this since I don't think it is a good idea to put my wallet into pocket. So can I bring a little purse to put my wallet/cell phone etc?

 

[mustardseed5]

To bump the thread with a question:
What can a female interviewee bring with her besides a notepad/pen?

I have been thinking about this since I don't think it is a good idea to put my wallet into pocket. So can I bring a little purse to put my wallet/cell phone etc?

Ive never had an interview, but I think it would be unreasonable to expect us females to NOT carry a small bag or at least a clutch...wristlet may be too cas. but I wouldn't worry about it counting against you!!!