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Interview for Professional School
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Hey everyone...I posted awhile back about changing majors, but decided to stick with Pharmacy until the application process was over.....and here I am, with an interview on Saturday. I am wondering how these interviews go over, etiquette, how to act, etc. I have done interviews before for jobs but nothing as serious as this. There are two interviews (1 on 1) and a writing sample that I get twenty minutes to do.
I know reviewing possible questions is a good start, but what else can I do? If they ask about my interests/hobbies, should I talk about how I competitively play video games...and that it translates into work ethic until I master something? I am confused on how to present myself here
I get one shot to get into the school until next year so I want to make the most of it. Advice/Tips are appreciated. Thanks much.
I know reviewing possible questions is a good start, but what else can I do? If they ask about my interests/hobbies, should I talk about how I competitively play video games...and that it translates into work ethic until I master something? I am confused on how to present myself here
I get one shot to get into the school until next year so I want to make the most of it. Advice/Tips are appreciated. Thanks much.
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Aside from embezzlement and/or rape, there are few things academics want to here you talk about less than playing video games, especially if you do so competitively. Talk about something that society doesn't frown on. If you don't have any other hobbies, LIE. Pick a subject, listen to some audiobooks and read a few current magazines, and then lie through your teeth. Even if they do figure out that you're full of shit, it's better than letting them know that you're a hard-core gamer.
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Don't think of it as 'gaming', think of it as being familiar and comfortable with the latest in technology and application software. Who cares what the application is, if you can build the network and tweak it, compare hardware, optimize machine performance, design and engineer interactive multi-platform systems.
Focus on the 'stuff' instead of the purpose behind the software and suddenly you have a long list of very useful skills. Pick a few.