Today, I had two interviews for internships this summer. I’ve
been thinking about them a lot and I think they went really well! The first
interview was in person and the second was over the phone and while they are
both used often, I have realized the importance of actually going to meet
someone in person at the facility. The two interview styles are so different in
terms of the experience and, I think, how much you value the conversation.
Before even going to the first interview I had already pretty much decided in my mind that I did not want to intern at the hospital. However, once
I got there, met the woman, and had a meaningful conversation, my opinion completely
changed. I am now seriously considering taking this position, even after being
so set on not doing so.
The second interview was over the phone, and before speaking
to them I was already seriously considering any position they were willing to
offer. Afterwards, my opinion completely changed AGAIN. My attitude was
definitely influenced by the outcome of my first interview, but I did not
expect it to affect me so profoundly.
Great experiences for when you are a hiring manager yourself. How much do you think the experience of a phone interview vs. an in person interview impacted your feelings about the opportunities, vs. the actual content of the interviews? Did your physically being in the place have a strong influence over your ability to imagine the opportunity? How is this influence by what you have learned about your personality so far?
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