Career Hiring Advice From A Doctor
Interview tips August 14th, 2007I’ve known Dr. Mark Noss,O.D. of Traverse City, Michigan for about 25 years and have appreciated his excellent eye care throughout the years! He takes the extra step in making sure he provides quality service!
Dr. Noss answered the following questions at my request to help my clients prepare for interviews and jump start a new job.
1. What is your title? Developmental Optometrist - This is a subspecialty of optometry that takes into account the neurological, motor and cognitive development of the person and their vision. This development influences how we visually gather and analyze information in our environment as well as how it directs our actions and behavior. I have a special interest in vision as it relates to learning.
2. What do you love most in the optical field? Optometry has allowed me an opportunity to assure that people maintain good vision and healthy eyes so that they can function more effectively in their life.
3. What qualities are you looking for in an applicant? In an applicant, I am looking for a friendly, caring individual that has a genuine interest in helping people.
4. What does a person do or look like in order to turn you off? I have no use for deceitful, manipulative individuals that have only their own interests in view.
5. What are a couple questions you ask in an interview? I like to ask them to describe the best coworker or boss they ever worked with. I am also interested in knowing what type of person annoys them most. This tells me a lot about relationships in their life, and what they value in the work place.
6. What is your favorite way to find a new employee? Personal recommendations from friends or family that I can trust are ideal sources for good candidates.
7. After you have hired someone, what can a new employee do to jumpstart his or her job? I like to see a new employee come in with a lot of energy and a determination to learn quickly, whether it is on the job or on their own time. I also look for them to quickly buy in to our office philosophies and our mission, which is strongly tied to exceptional quality eye care.
8. What are some words of wisdom for someone wanting to enter your industry? Again, it is important that they have a genuine interest in helping people. The patient and their needs are the reason that we exist as a business, and that always has to be held as the highest priority.
For those preparing for an interview and for those managing their career, there are nuggests of gold in Dr. Noss’ responses. We’re thankful to Dr. Noss for taking the time to give us his answers!
If you would like to be well prepared with principles for answering almost any question at your next interview, please contact me for a complimentary consultation.
