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Naturally, programs are looking for residents who will fit well with their program culture – and who are really interested in being part of THAT program, not just any program that will take them. In this post, we’ll focus on residency programs specifically, however,...
For residency programs, the interview is a critical factor in the evaluation process. The residency match has become more and more competitive in recent years. There is no shortage of excellent candidates and each year, thousands of applicants fail to match. The...
If you’ve been active in job searching lately, you’ve probably noticed an increase in digital requirements as part of the application process. Quizzes, personality tests, and other evaluations designed to measure various competencies are quickly becoming a part of...
If you are re-applying for residency after failing to match in a previous Match Season, you want to be prepared to address this topic in your interviews if asked. Many interviewers will suspect you didn’t match based on your CV, even if you don’t tell them outright....
As if job hunting wasn’t hard enough already, sometimes unexpected life changes can complicate the process even further. Introduction to Employment & Resume Gaps This article is about how to explain a resume gap in a job interview. This is a common challenge for...
A question that you’re going to get, in some form, in every single interview is, “Why did you choose your specialty?” It’s a very important question. In fact, we think this question is so important that we created an entire video lesson around it in our flagship...
While you can’t predict exactly what questions you’ll get in any given interview, you can (and should) prepare for the majority of the most common residency interview questions. There are some questions and topics that you are almost certain to get, especially if you...
There are many components of a successful job interview, including thorough preparation, confident body language, professional presentation, and clear articulation of your skills and experience. Once you’ve mastered all of these details and walk out of the interview,...
You’re a brilliant designer and your work speaks for itself. However, that’s not always enough to close the deal when it’s time to interview for a new position or project. Interviews for creative positions can differ slightly from the typical job interview. Sure,...
Congratulations, you aced the interview! You’re feeling positive and think you may really have a shot at landing the job you’ve been aiming for. There’s just one thing in your way: you’ve been asked to take a personality test. If you’ve never taken a personality...
Do you know how to write a cover letter that wins interviews? Your cover letter is the first thing employers will see. It is a chance to briefly introduce yourself, draw attention to the primary highlights of your resume, show off your writing style, and give you an...
Job interviews are nerve-wracking for many people. If you have a disability, the anxiety often climbs another notch. Let's look at strategies for successful interviewing with a disability. Although people with disabilities may be just as gifted, just as skilled, and...
Think you know how to prepare for an interview? The difference between landing the job of your dreams and bombing the interview often boils down to one key element: how well you prepare. It’s not possible to anticipate every question that will be asked. It is entirely...
Master the Most Underrated Competency for Career Success The #1 career competency that drives success across industries is a strength that anyone can develop -- and one that is crucial to both overall career success and acing job interviews. The competency is career...
In our coaching business at Skillful Communications, we work with people in all sorts of industries (and age groups) who are pursuing career changes, and there are plenty of reasons they’re doing so. With rapid developments occurring in technology and the digital...