Interviews

Suggested Workshop

• Interview Overview Workshop -- sign-up or Interview Workshop -- recording and Virtual Workshop -- recording

Suggested Resources

• Practice - "Big Interview" on Career and Life Design Center website
• Practice - MMI Practice Questions

Many Professional Schools may bring in their top candidates for personal interviews.   There are  two different types that they might use: Traditional Interviews and Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).

• Traditional Interview - The candidates are usually interviewed by one or more people.  The questions will be about you as an individual, special life experiences, and what you learned from these experiences.
  • Tips:
    • Students should review the application before the interview and research possible interview questions.
    • You need to be prepared to answer, “Why do you want to be a …?”

• Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) - The candidates go through 6-8 timed stations which consist of questions, role play and collaboration.  The questions are meant to see how candidates handle different situations and work in teams.
  • Tips:
    • To prepare for this interview, the candidates should review current events and crisis management skills.
    • There is no right answer. Students should be prepared to consider multiple perspectives in addressing various ethical dilemmas.
    • Although other applicants are your competitors, they could also be future colleagues. Do not try and sabotage other applicants or peers in group activities.

Resources

• For additional help with interview practice, contact Career and Life Design Center at 248-370-3250 or [email protected].