What To Do When The Hiring Manager Doesn’t Respond

Have you ever been through a job interview that you thought went well, but then you didn’t hear anything back? Over a month has gone by and there is still complete silence on the side of the hiring manager? Here are three ways you can approach this situation: 1. Follow up. You took the time to prepare for …

The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)

What is a MMI? In a traditional interview, the applicant and one or two interviewers discuss the applicant’s background, experiences and qualifications, and career motivations through a question-and-answer format. The MMI is a very different type of interview designed to gauge communication skills, critical thinking skills, knowledge of current healthcare and societal issues, and ethical …

5 Things Recruiters Notice about You

With all the recruiters around the CCO office this week, I took some time to talk to a few and give you some insight into how they think and what they notice about you as a student! Passion: While speaking with one recruiter, she told me that what she loves about her job is seeing …

Preparing For Your Professional School Interview

Congratulations on being invited to interview for your professional program! No doubt you are excited, relieved, and nervous. These tips will help you prepare to shine at your interview. Remember the point of the interview – it’s all about fit! Schools are assessing your fit for their professional program. What is your motivation? Do you …

Answering Interview Questions

Here's how to answer the two types of questions that you will be asked during your interview. Click here if you'd like to see a few sample interview questions while reading this guide. 1. Two Types of Interview Questions Traditional: These are open-ended, situational, or future oriented questions. They do not require a structured answer …

19 Killer Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Interviews can be stressful, and sometimes it's hard to come up with the right answer to a question. Here are 19 killer questions and some tips on how to craft a beautiful answer to land the job! Tell me about yourself. Your answer to this question should sum up why you are right for the job. Use …