9 Tips For A Great Interview

Okay, here's the honest truth: I am not a career counselor, HR expert, or business savant.

However, recently a friend emailed me and asked for some advice.  She had a number of interviews set up and was wondering if I could give her some tips on interviewing.  

I sent her the following email, and she later told me that she felt like the tips helped her and that the interviews went well.

So, for those who are curious, I've reproduced my tips below.  Her intervierws aere non-medical, but I believe these principles still apply regardless of your type of interview.

Remember, consider these tips at your own risk.  If you quote me, I'll deny I ever wrote them...

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A Career in Wilderness Medicine: Dr. Jerri Mendelson

Dr. Jerri Mendelson is a Dermatologist practicing in the northwest United States.  She also is a former wildlife biologist and a recognized expert in Wilderness Medicine.  In this video, Dr. Mendelson talks about her career and how she made the transition from wildlife biologist to Dermatologist.

ABOUT: Dr. Jeri Kersten Mendelson is a board-certified dermatologist. She began her professional career as a wildlife biologist with a degree from the University of Wyoming. Her wildlife jobs took her to Wyoming, northern Thailand and eastern Oregon where she worked as a big game biologist for the Ochoco National Forest.

After leaving the Forest Service she attended the University of Oregon where she received a Masters degree studying bat echolocation. It was at the U of O where she met her husband and for the next several years followed him to Northwestern University, University of Pittsburgh and finally to the University of Arkansas for his post doctoral training in neurophysiology and physical therapy. Along this journey she taught anatomy and physiology and general biology. She attended the University of Arkansas medical school and dermatology residency program while her husband ran a medical research lab and practiced physical therapy. Together, they raised two active Razorback-loving boys.

Dr. Mendelson is a certified Dermatologist, MD FAAD and currently practices in Medford. As a clinical associate professor at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), Dr. Mendelson also teaches dermatology to family practice residents during their rotations in the clinic. She has continued her educational interests by working with school groups and community organizations in sun/skin awareness programs. Jeri is a part time speaker and faculty member for the Wilderness Medicine Society.

Money Management + Medical Students

If you've been in medicine for even a little while, you know there are a number of taboo subjects that just aren't discussed.

One of the most important discussions that medical students do not have while in training is the subject of money and overall financial management.

It's been very exciting for me to watch this very cool website, Uncommon Student MD, so quickly develop into the premiere source for honest, practical information for medical students. Over on Freelance MD, we've written a number of articles about investing and money management for physicians and medical students.  Here are some of our prior posts:

• Physicians and The Richest Man in Babylon
• Keep It Simple
• Physician Wealth Protection
• First Things First: Handle Your Finances as a Physician
• Physician: What Are Your Assets?

I also would like to recommend to you all Dr. Robert Doroghazi's book entitled The Physician's Guide to Investing.  I wrote a brief review of the book here on Freelance MD, and while I would differ from the author on a few of the finer points, I think the gist of the book is excellent.

Last, at our most recent Medical Fusion Conference I was able to sit down with Dr. Setu Mazumdar, an Emergency Medicine physician turned financial manager.  Setu gives his perspective of "financial independence" in this interview.  Check it out...it's worth watching.  Hopefully, by learning a bit about finances while in training you'll avoid some of the common pitfalls of physicians and money.

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