In the restaurant with prospective physician employers

THE RESTAURANT

In interviews for private practice openings, most of the discussions regarding salary, benefits, job requirements etc  take place over a lunch or a dinner at an upscale restaurant. There is a tendency to lose ones guard in these informal setting. But don’t!! Following are certain dos and don’ts during lunch/ Dinner interviews

The Dos

Be polite to everybody you meet (including the waiters)

Make note of any point of importance.

Appear relaxed…But inside do not relax !!!!

Do smile occasionally (NOT always!)

Listen attentively

Before leaving discuss what the next step is (If it is to visit someplace then take directions/ addresses very carefully)

Keep pager/ cell phone in silent mode

The Don’ts

Do not interrupt when someone else is speaking

Do not order alcoholic beverages

Do not order messy foods (Soups and salads are good choices)

Do not order very expensive food

Do not overeat

Do not offer to pay

Do not talk with a mouthful of seafood waiting to come out

Do not take big bites

Do not eat fast

Do not smoke