Medical Interviews

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Got lucky to have found these tips from the web . It says that in order to make a positive first impression, as an applicant, you must be well-prepared. With that comes physical and emotional preparedness.

In an interview you should:

• Dress appropriately
• Be confident, not arrogant.
• Be prepared to answer questions.
• Be prepared to ask good questions. Sometimes this indicates how well prepared and interested you are
• Maintain eye contact and use a confident voice.
• Be punctual.
• Listen and take notes.
• Do not address the financial package until they initiate a discussion.
• Provide good references.

After the interview. Take time to send a thank you note. Stay in touch if possible.

Posted September 29, 2008 Comments(0)

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Some might consider that a physician job interview is a formality; that once someone has a medical degree, they can have any job they want. Those who work in the medical field know that this is not the case. Just as in any field, there are better jobs and worse jobs and the competition for the best jobs can be tough.

The research portion of a physician job interview preparation process consists of learning as much as possible about the job before going into the interview. Ideally, you would like to know as much about the target position as you do about your current job, and to know as much about the interviewer as you do your current supervisor or academic advisor. If this is not possible, at the very least know as much as you can about the duties of the position, the requirements and qualifications the interviewer is looking for, the results that the job is expected to obtain, and the personal characteristics that the target company most highly values in their employees.

Posted August 19, 2008 Comments(0)

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Companies usually contact executive search firms to hunt for competent people to hire as medical sales representatives. For you to be able to land a rewarding medical sales job, you have to look for headhunters who will screen candidates to suit the required skill set of medical companies.

Most of these executive search firms have committed themselves to work in supporting their clients with the complete phase of the hiring process, from the interview to facilitating the entrance exam. They are committed to ensure a successful outcome in hiring sales professionals. Therefore, their services are custom-built for the company, and you can rely on their advice to be hired immediately.

Posted July 1, 2008 Comments(0)

In interviewing your patient, take note of the following problems in communication and try your best to provide solutions to them:

1. The interview situation is complicated and dynamic. Keep in mind that you have to listen well to your patient and not impose your thoughts upon the conversation.

2. There is a variety of personality types that a doctor or a patient can assume. Try your best to deal with these types and communicate using their preferred way of communication.

3. The patient’s situation is complex and it could not be simplified right away. Patients might even be reluctant to discuss it, however encourage the patient to discuss it further.

4. Know the risks involved and let your patients know. They have a right to understand the potential dangers of your procedures and choose other options if possible.

Posted May 18, 2008 Comments(0)

Encourage your patients to get involved. Ask for feedback. Let them tell you their insights, concerns and plans. Try to know what they know and correct any misinformation that they may have. There is a great chance that they will have heard Mr. John Doe say that this kind of treatment causes certain death that’s why they shouldn’t be taking that, or read in the paper that pill x causes dizziness and pimples when taken regularly. Also, they may tell you that this procedure costs too much and they will take this cheaper yet irrelevant procedure instead. Neutralize these fallacious beliefs and assure them that they are in good hands.

Posted May 15, 2008 Comments(0)

In talking with your patients, you will be imparting information that will be very important to the state of their wellbeing. Because of this, you must be careful in the way you express your statements. Here are some guidelines:

Patients tend to forget 2/3 of what they hear and more so if they’re under stress or pain. Confirm if the patient heard and understood what was said. Keep your words simple: simplify, categorize, prioritize, repeat yourself and let them repeat what you have said. You could make it even easier for them by setting ideas in a familiar context, making them more accessible and linking these with a person, image or metaphor.

Posted May 12, 2008 Comments(0)

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FAQ: As a job seeker, do I need to pay recruitment agencies to accept my application?

Answer: No, the recruitment agency should never ask a fee or payment from you. The employers will be the one to pay them.

FAQ: Why will I use a recruitment agency to find me a medical job?

Answer: Definitely, the use of pharmaceutical recruitment agencies is an industry standard. They usually have contacts of good companies to get you good interviews. If you can find a “switched on” agency that will help you in the interview techniques, offer valuable advice in improving your CV, and will guide you the recruitment process, then go for it!

Posted April 24, 2008 Comments(0)

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FAQ: What is the recommended number of agencies where I should send my CV to?

Answer: Send your CV to as many agencies as you can. Just pick out the ones that will contact you first before passing out your details to companies. If you send it to more agencies, you will increase your chances of knowing a good job offer. Just do not tell the agency that you are sending your CV to others. Their goal is to try to persuade you to just register with them alone. If they will be able to do that, they will be willing to invest more time with you.

Posted April 22, 2008 Comments(0)

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FAQ: What will the recruitment agency get for their efforts?

Answer: These recruitment agencies will receive a certain fee that usually corresponds to a percentage of the new employee’s starting salary. This will work well for everyone involved. Because of this arrangement, the agency needs to provide a good candidate for employment, or else they don’t get paid. On your part as the job seeker, you will be rest assured that the payment for the agency will not come from you. As an added benefit, these recruitment agencies will even help you get the best salary to be able to increase their fee.

Posted April 16, 2008 Comments(0)

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FAQ: Why do companies need to pass through recruitment agencies? Why don’t they just hire directly for themselves?

Answer: Pharmaceutical jobs and medical sales jobs are highly sought after positions attracting thousands of applications in a single job opening. If a company will directly advertise and campaign for these job openings, then the entire task of interview and selection of suitable candidates will cost them a lot of time and money. If they use a recruitment agency, they will be able to delegate the initial filtering of the candidates and interview only the good ones for the company. The turn-around time will be faster too.

Posted April 14, 2008 Comments(0)