MED LAB/TECH INTERVIEWING STRATEGIES/SKILLS/TIPS
TYPES OF INTERVIEWS
On-campus interviews
• Screening interviewsOn site interviews
• Second round interviewsOne-on-one
Panel interviews
Group interviews
Over a meal
REVIEW-QUESTIONSBe prepared for questions about resume
Be familiar with contents of resume
Typically asked questions:
“Why should we hire you?”
“Tell me about one of your weaknesses...”
“This job requires working with radioisotopes and carcinogens. Please describe your experience working with these, and the methods used for safe handling. Does working with these present any difficulties for you?”
“When you receive a valve of blood in the laboratory, what is the first thing you think of?”
REVIEW
Questions from you
• How soon do you expect to make your decision?• Why is this position open?• Can you tell me some of the qualities you are looking for in a Lab Technician for this position?• Do you have a mentoring program for new techs?• How supportive is the hospital of continuing education the workers? Interview starter questions from employer• Tell me what you know about our ?• Tell me about yourself?
PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW
Familiarity with hospital or organization location
Rehearse-mock interviews, record it, use CS
Copy of resume updated & in folder
• References included/• Few questions prepared for
interviewer at end of interviewVisualize setting, positive interview
Anticipate stressors
What to wear
FIRST IMPRESSIONSMen Women
Suit, JacketPressed shirtNo phones
Suit, Plain jewelryNo perfumeHair groomed
DRESS-RULES OF THUMB-No sleeveless shirts
-Have your clothes pressed
-No open toe shoes
-Pantyhose for women, socks for men
-Clothes should be comfortable
• avoid too tight, too short
-Shoes
• Polished, comfortable
-Socks/Hose
• Do not go without socks/hose
-Belts
• If have belt loops, wear a belt
-Jewelry
• Minimal
-Purse/Leather Notebook
HINTSDress for the position you want, not the position you have
Men
• Wear a white t-shirt under dress shirt (Helps with perspiration)
• Have someone help you tie your tieWomen
• Pull hair back• Go easy on make up• One ring per hand
DIFFERENT CLOTHING TYPES
Professional Dress (this is YOU!)• Interview outfit• Daily clothing for professional office setting
Business Casual Dress• Dress down Fridays or casual office environment• Career Fair
Casual Dress• Company picnic• Traveling for work
WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL
WOMEN’S BUSINESS CASUAL
WOMEN’S CASUAL
MEN’S PROFESSIONAL
MEN’S BUSINESS CASUAL
MEN’S CASUAL
DAY OF THE INTERVIEW
Fresh shower, well groomed
Leave plenty of time for mishaps
Eat prior to the interview• Avoid too much caffeine and sugar
Arrive early• 10-15 minutes ample time
• too early makes interviewers nervous
When arriving at the location, be courteous to all employees
TRICKY QUESTIONS
a.k.a..
behavioral questions
BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
STAR METHOD
•S - situation
•T - task
•A - action
•R - result
BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Examples of Behavior-Based Questions: •Give me an example of a time when you handled a customer complaint. (customer service behavior)•Please describe a situation in which you experienced a lot of pressure in meeting deadlines. How did you handle the situation? (prioritization and planning skills, time management) •Tell us about a time when you had to communicate under difficult circumstances with a customer or a colleague. (communication skills)Questions from You:What responsibilities would I have in this position?What is a day like at Mayo Clinic and in the department?What growth opportunities are available?What is the orientation and training process?
CLOSING AND FOLLOWING-UPClosing the interview
• Employer initiates-Standing up, shaking hands• “Thank-you for interviewing”• Let employer know you are interested
Prepare closing statement“Thank you for taking the time to interview me, I’m very interested in this position...”
Sending a thank-you note• within 24 hours
•hand written•computer generated-buy it •Email
Expect to hear within 7-10 work days
The verdict
Job is offered to you• “Thank you for calling,
I’ll get back to you with my decision by the end of the day..”
Job is not offered• “Thank you for taking
the time to interview me..”
Professional/polite
COMMENTS / QUESTIONS
Remember to be yourself…
Everyone is nervous…Be prepared
NEED MORE INTERVIEW HELP?
Check our interview webpages at:
• http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/students/Interviews/default.html
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