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The following tips and suggestions will help you
make the most of your practice interviews and maximize your chances for
winning the perfect opportunity. Good luck!
What to do & What to ask:
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1. Prepare a
complete list of questions before the interview – This will
serve as the outline for gathering information.
2. Send a
hand written thank you letter to both the group and hospital
administrator. This will show that you have taken the time to do something
more than simply compose an email.
3.Prior to interviewing, determine what
you need versus what you want. In other words, what are the
must-have’s for this opporunity?
4. Bring
multiple copies of your curriculum vitae and professional
references and offer them to those who may not have copies with them during
the interview.
5. Be
prepared to discuss your current and past practices. Be positive,
avoiding negative comments regarding current or past associates.
6. During
your interview, verify all the details of the opportunity to ensure you
fully understand the situation and specifically what the client is looking
for.
7. Get out
into the community to find out what life is really like in the area of
the practice opportunity. Visit local businesses, schools, neighborhoods,
parks, etc.
8. Take
pictures or a video to capture a more intimate record of the community.
9. Only rely
on your own assessment of the opportunity and the community.
Experts advise that if the opportunity satisfies at least 80% of what you
are looking for, evaluate the opportunity further and conduct an on-site
interview.
10. Plan at
least one 3-day weekend every month to visit practice opportunities.
This will allow you to act and be decisive when you discover the right
opportunity.
11. Meet the
chief hospital administrator to investigate their support of the
recruitment effort, discuss the financial stability of the hospital, and
assess the medical community’s long-term goals.
12. Meet as
many of your future partners/colleagues as time permits.
These meetings should be conducted in both groups and one-on-one to get a
true feel for the dynamics of the environment.
13. Explore
the surrounding community with an experienced real estate agent
who knows the area well and is not focused on selling you a home just yet.
14.
Determine the primary, secondary and tertiary service areas for your
specialty to accurately assess the future potential of your practice.
15. If you
are interested in the opportunity, act on it. Other candidates are most
likely being interviewed for the same opportunity, so it is your duty to be
proactive and act quickly if it is the right opportunity for you.
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