Sell Yourself! - Job Interviews, Professional CV, Exams

Data

Official data in SubjectManager for the following academic year: 2024-2025

Topic

The objective of this course is to equip students with comprehensive skills that extend beyond traditional medical knowledge, emphasizing the importance of psychological resilience, professional demeanor, and effective communication in high-pressure scenarios such as examinations, job interviews, and clinical settings. This curriculum is designed to provide students with strategies for mental preparation and stress management, ensuring they present themselves competently and confidently. It encompasses instruction on appropriate professional conduct, attire, and the art of navigating interviews through well-considered responses to potential questions. Additionally, the course offers in-depth guidance on crafting a professional resume, motivational letter, and a basic LinkedIn profile, critical components for career advancement within the field of healthcare. Tailored advice will be given to each student to ensure their unique strengths are highlighted. This holistic approach prepares students not only for academic success but also for their forthcoming professional journey, emphasizing the significance of a well-rounded persona in the healthcare profession.

Lectures

• 1.

  "Strategic Responses to Common Healthcare Interview Questions"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 2. The phases of the TDK conference. Preparing for the different phases. Strategic guidelines for the different phases. - Graff Andreas Bergheim
• 3.

  Principles of preparing the Thesis. Basic principles of preparation for the defense of the Thesis. Phases, potential pitfalls, and avoidance of thesis defense.

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 4.

  "Psychological Tactics for Interview Success"

  - Gassany Sabrina Puspa
• 5.

  "Communicating Your Clinical Experience and Expertise"

  - Lee Andrew Jay
• 6.

  "Personal Branding: Articulating Your Unique Value Proposition"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 7.

  "Negotiating Offers and Contracts in Healthcare Positions"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 8.

  "Follow-Up Etiquette: After the Interview"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 9.

  "Introduction to Medical Job Applications: CVs, Motivational Letters, and Interviews"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 10.

  "Constructing a Standout Healthcare CV: Structure and Substance"

  - Sik Attila Gábor
• 11.

  "Tailoring Your Application: Customizing CVs and Motivational Letters Letters for Different Roles"

  - Sik Attila Gábor
• 12.

  "Developing a Narrative: Integrating Your Story into the Motivational Letter and Interviews"

  - Sik Attila Gábor
• 13.

  "Responding to Behavioral Questions with Confidence"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 14.

  "Emotional Intelligence and Its Impact on Interview Performance"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 15.

  "Dealing with Interview Stress: Practical Coping Mechanisms"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 16.

  "Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile for Healthcare Job Searches"

  - Szentpéteri József László

Practices

• 1.

  "Crisis Simulation: Responding to High-Pressure Exam & Interview Scenarios"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 2.

  "Workshop: Crafting Your Medical CV"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 3.

  "Interview Marathon: Simulating the Real Experience"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 4.

  "Developing a Professional Pitch: Your Story in a Nutshell"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 5.

  "Interactive Q&A: Crafting and Delivering Persuasive Answers"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 6.

  "Hands-On: Writing and Refining Your Motivational Letter"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 7.

  "Peer Review: Exchanging CVs and Motivational Letters for Constructive Feedback"

  - Szentpéteri József László
• 8.

  "LinkedIn Lab: Crafting a Basic Professional Profile"

  - Szentpéteri József László

Seminars

Reading material

Obligatory literature

None

Literature developed by the Department

Will be provided during the course

Notes

Will be provided during the course

Recommended literature

Hardeep Singh, DP Kothari: Written & Oral Technical Communication Skills For Engineers/Scientists. (2019)

Resume/CV Making, Interview Skills, Official Correspondence, Bibliography, Writing And Publication of Research Paper

Conditions for acceptance of the semester

Modified Curriculum Vitae, Motivational Letter, and personal answers to the released interview questions uploaded to the corresponding MS Teams group.

Mid-term exams

Successful completion of the course requires continuous work. All along during the course, each participant will have to work on their own topic in addition to the centrally released assignments. The evaluation takes into account the degree of individual development, ability of critical thinking during the semester and the overall attitude.

Making up for missed classes

None

Exam topics/questions

Course ends up with a mid-term grade, so there is no exam during the exam period.

Examiners

Instructor / tutor of practices and seminars

• Gassany Sabrina Puspa
• Graff Andreas Bergheim
• Lee Andrew Jay
• Sik Attila Gábor
• Szentpéteri József László