Contract Negotiation for Early Career Neurosurgeons-Interview Attire and Etiquette

Interview Attire and Etiquette

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The document provides guidelines on appropriate attire and etiquette for interviews, emphasizing the importance of professionalism and preparation. <br /><br />**Attire Recommendations:**<br />- **Do:** Wear business attire. Ensure your clothes and shoes are clean and intact.<br />- **Don't:** Wear scrubs or casual clothes. Refrain from buying a new suit unless your old one is in poor condition.<br /><br />**Etiquette Tips:**<br />- **Do:**<br />  - Respond promptly to emails and phone calls.<br />  - Maintain formality and professionalism in email exchanges.<br />  - Address staff and attending physicians as "Dr." unless otherwise invited to use their first name.<br />  - Give your undivided attention to the interviewer.<br />  - Review your interviewer’s bio or CV beforehand to find commonalities.<br />  - Be prepared to discuss your hobbies or interests.<br />  - Have 2-5 thoughtful questions ready to ask by the end of the interview to show your genuine interest and thorough assessment of the practice and job.<br /><br />- **Don't:**<br />  - Wait for reminders to respond to emails or calls.<br />  - Use incomplete grammar or syntax in communications.<br />  - Keep your phone on anything other than silent during the interview.<br />  - Look at your phone during the interview.<br />  - Either ramble on or provide too little information; gauge the interviewer's cues for the appropriate length of responses and aim for a dialogue rather than a monologue.<br />  - Fidget excessively; acknowledge if you're nervous and attempt to manage it, as most interviewers will appreciate the honesty and try to make you comfortable.<br /><br />Overall, the document stresses the importance of making a professional impression through appropriate attire and behavior, thorough preparation, and engaging respectfully and attentively during the interview process.

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