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The mission of SIU School of Medicine is to assist the citizens of central and southern Illinois in meeting their health care needs through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
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Interviewing Tips
Interviewing Do's...
| Do | ...be on time! Not being able to find the location or a parking spot is unacceptable - do your homework in advance. |
| Do | ...dress appropriately (when in doubt, 'business casual' is usually safe). |
| Do | ...act alert, attentive, interested and ready to work. |
| Do | ...answer questions directly and truthfully. (Falsification of information can be grounds for permanent rejection.) |
| Do | ...maintain eye contact with the interviewers. |
| Do | ...smile, or at least look pleasant, and conduct yourself in a professional manner. |
| Do | ...sell your qualifications and interest in THIS job as opposed to just needing any job. |
| Do | ...ask the interviewer(s) some questions about the job beyond just salary and benefits. |
| Do | ...thank the interviewer(s) for his (their) time when the interview is over. |
and Interviewing Don'ts...
| Don't | ...take anyone with you to the interview. |
| Don't | ...chew gum or have candy in your mouth while interviewing. |
| Don't | ...interrupt or try to finish the interviewer's questions. |
| Don't | ...get too comfortable. Sit up straight and focus your attention on the interviewer(s). |
| Don't | ...criticize former employers or talk about irrelevant information; stick to your qualifications and your interest in the job. |
| Don't | ...wear too much cologne, too much jewelry, distracting or revealing clothing. |
Interviewing Follow-Up
Although some people feel it is an old-fashioned tradition, the common courtesy of sending a Thank You note to the interviewer still makes an impression and serves as a way for you to reaffirm your interest in the position following the interview process.
If the interviewer indicates the approximate time frame in which s/he plans to make a hire decision, do not call back until after that date. Even then, do not call frequently, which may only serve to annoy.
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