Cristel Robert T, Koo Elliot Y, Yu Jeffrey
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
OTO Open. 2021 Feb 2;5(1):2473974X21991455. doi: 10.1177/2473974X21991455. eCollection 2021 Jan-Mar.
Virtual interviews are planned for the upcoming 2020-2021 residency cycle. This presents a unique challenge for medical students. Due to the importance of the interaction of applicants and interviewers during the interview, medical students should thoroughly prepare for the upcoming virtual interview season. We offer practical and realistic concepts and techniques to optimize their interview experience. Technology and audiovisual equipment should be adjusted and enhanced to minimize video conferencing application errors and interview downtime. The applicant's interview environment should focus on proper lighting, background, camera angles, and minimizing unwanted distractions. Mock interview sessions are invaluable to applicants and provide the opportunity to simulate the interview, refine their technology, adjust their environment, and become more comfortable in a virtual interview setting. These actions will prevent unnecessary disruptions and increase the focus of the interview toward the communication between the applicant and the interviewer.
计划在即将到来的2020 - 2021住院医师培训周期进行虚拟面试。这给医学生带来了独特的挑战。由于面试过程中申请者与面试官互动的重要性,医学生应充分为即将到来的虚拟面试季做好准备。我们提供实用且切实可行的理念和技巧,以优化他们的面试体验。应调整和升级技术及视听设备,以尽量减少视频会议应用程序错误和面试停机时间。申请者的面试环境应注重合适的灯光、背景、摄像头角度,并尽量减少不必要的干扰。模拟面试环节对申请者非常宝贵,能提供模拟面试、完善技术、调整环境以及在虚拟面试环境中更加自如的机会。这些举措将避免不必要的干扰,并使面试更加聚焦于申请者与面试官之间的交流。