2/5/2014 1 MPSA Interview Workshop Rachel D. Gahn University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy Pharm D. Candidate, Class of 2014 January 16, 2014 R. Gahn 1 Agenda Etiquette Introductory Questions Behavioral Interview Questions Questions to Ask Correspondence, Other Tips January 16, 2014 R. Gahn 2
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MPSA Interview Workshop
Rachel D. GahnUniversity of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
Pharm D. Candidate, Class of 2014
January 16, 2014 R. Gahn 1
Agenda
Etiquette
Introductory Questions
Behavioral Interview Questions
Questions to Ask
Correspondence, Other Tips
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Etiquette – Interview Day
Dress to Impress
• What to wear
• Glasses or contacts?
Body Language
• Posture
• Gestures
• Handshake
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Dress to Impress - WOMEN
Dark, solid suit (pants or skirt)
Coordinated blouse
DO wear hose
Comfortable, Conservative shoes (low height, no open-toe)
Hair back
Neutral make-up
Minimal perfume
Simple Jewelry
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Dress to Impress - MEN
Suit (solid, dark color)
Long-sleeved white or subtle color shirt
Traditional tie
Dark long socks
Leather shoes
Minimal cologne
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WHAT NOT TO WEAR!
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Grooming
Hair
Neat
Pulled back if long
Facial hair
Neat
“intentional”
Nails
Trimmed
Classic color or no color
Gum
Do not chew gum!
Breath mints if desired
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Glasses or no glasses?
What you usually wear or feel most
confident
If contacts, bring your glasses just
in case
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Other Non-Verbals
Posture Eye contactFacial
ExpressionsGestures
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Posture
Sit Straight
• Square with interviewer
• Lean In, Do not slouch
• Mimic posture of interviewer
Crossing legs
• Women – Feet together or crossed at ankles
• Men – Do not cross legs
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Eye Contact & Hand Gestures
• Do not stare
• Maintain strong eye contact with interviewer(s)
Eye Contact
• Not too much, distracting
• Should match words/story
Hand Gestures
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Facial Expressions
Normal: When people tell a story, their features should match the emotions they are describing, collectively giving off the signal of a genuine laugh, smile, or gasp.
Not Normal: People who aren't interested in you may seem overly polite and fake: Their smile won't engage their eyes. Liars may be dramatic by smiling or laughing at odd times.