EMS World

JUN 2015

EMS World Magazine is the most authoritative source in the world for clinical and educational material designed to improve the delivery of prehospital emergency medical care.

Issue link: https://emsworld.epubxp.com/i/516933

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 27 of 59

of your team for a few simulated interviews. The practice subject should be an experienced interviewer who can play a range of personalities, from an introverted, ill-prepared student to the most boisterous candidate. Judgment Day Interviewers should encourage candidates to ask questions too. Applicants who see their interviews as conversations rather than interrogations often learn more about the opportunities they're pursuing and presumably make better decisions about continuing or halting the application process. Thought-provok- ing questions from subjects can also indicate sincere interest and good sense. How candidates dress is another indication of their judgment, Werfel notes. "Most of our applicants look like they're showing up at a baseball game—jeans, shorts, tank tops," he says. "That goes to maturity. "Be careful, though; I once interviewed a guy who arrived in an oil-stained work shirt. I asked him if that was his normal dress. He said, 'No, I left work to do this. I really need to get into this course.' I make allowances for that." By broadcasting an inclusive attitude, rather than an exclusive one, interviewers encourage students to speak freely. Candidates who are at ease sometimes make accept-or-reject decisions easy. "I was interviewing a young man who seemed to be talking to the bulletin board in my office instead of me," says Lankford. "When I asked him about it, he said, 'Yeah, I guess I talk to things. Sometimes I hear music when they answer me.' Needless to say, he didn't get very far." Summary Student interviews help ensure a match between classroom impera- tives and candidates' capabilities. Exploring students' maturity and judgment is often more important than confirming their academic proficiency. Walking into an interview unprepared can be as damaging for interviewers as for interviewees. Selecting the right people and the right process for conducting interviews depends on planning and practice. A team approach to interviewing can be particularly effective if team members take the time to discuss topics and roles before meeting with candidates. Although imprecise, interviews increase the chances that instructors and students will achieve mutually satisfying results, particularly when students play active roles. Next time we'll cover patient interviews. A GOOD INTERVIEWER HAS TO WALK IN WITH SOME KIND OF AGENDA, QUESTIONS THEY NEED TO FIND ANSWERS TO. Phone: Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm [ET] 800.234.1464 www.mooremedical.com/ems The product information contained in this document, including the product images and additional product ma- terials, was collected from various supplier sources. All product claims and specifications are those of the product suppliers, not Moore Medical LLC or its affiliates ("Moore") and have not been independently verified by Moore. Moore is not responsible for errors or omissions in the product information. The properties of a product may change or be inaccurate following the posting or printing of the product information in the document, either in the print or online version. Caution should be exercised when using or purchasing any products from Moore's online or print documents by closely examining the product packaging and the labeling prior to use. Due to product changes, information listed in this document is subject to change without notice. This information is placed solely for your convenience in ordering and Moore disclaims all responsibility for its completeness and accuracy, whether or not the inaccuracy or incompleteness is due to fault or error by Moore. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2015 Moore Medical LLC. #7144 your "OFFICE" PHARMACEUTICALS • EMS SUPPLIES • EQUIPMENT For more EDUCATION/TRAINING response products, visit us at: www.mooremedical.com/emstraining DEY LABORATORIES EpiPen ® Trainer ITEM #52068 PRESTAN PRODUCTS Professional CPR Manikins Adult - With Monitor ITEM #16793 PRESTAN PRODUCTS Professional AED Trainer ITEM #16810 Let us help supply For More Information Circle 24 on Reader Service Card

Articles in this issue

Links on this page

Archives of this issue

view archives of EMS World - JUN 2015