Yale 2015

elefant3 · Jan 15, 2015

In regards to interview attire, I'll probably wear a pantsuit and a button down shirt/blouse. Debating between a white shirt or a colorful shirt; then I need to find some low black heels because all the heels I have are way too high.

I was wondering if anyone is researching their interviewer? I don't know whether I should read up on all their published papers, or just keep it simple and know the basics about them...

snoozyd, NP · Jan 15, 2015

In regards to interview attire, I'll probably wear a pantsuit and a button down shirt/blouse. Debating between a white shirt or a colorful shirt; then I need to find some low black heels because all the heels I have are way too high.
I was wondering if anyone is researching their interviewer? I don't know whether I should read up on all their published papers, or just keep it simple and know the basics about them...

I researched my interviewer. I've got access to some journals through work so I took advantage of that. She hasn't written very much, so I was able to review most of her papers. Turns out my interviewer is interested in patient assaults on staff in psychiatric units - never thought I'd be so grateful for my unruly patients!

As for attire - if I go with the suit, I'll probably do a nice bright printed shirt. I like that MP told us we're allowed to wear color - every med school forum I looked at said to dress as boring as possible. I was worried nursing school interviews might be the same. A few days ago I stumbled across a great lapis-blue dress that might just do the trick. I have some low pumps I plan on finding for the interview. I'm already pretty tall so I don't want to be bizarrely tall in case my interviewer is short.

elefant3 · Jan 15, 2015

After some Googling, I could only find access to one of their papers. The rest of their publications (via the Yale faculty website) were all textbooks! :-/

DoulaMe · Jan 15, 2015

I may or may not have read most of my interviewer's thesis. Ha ha. BUT in my defense it is really interesting. I also downloaded a bunch of her papers and skimmed them. I'm pretty excited to meet her.

DaniVL · Jan 16, 2015

It's great to look into your interviewer and faculty in general! That can make or break your grad school experience. You want to go to a school where the faculty can also be mentors!

I'm wearing one of my very favorite dresses with some nice riding boots, because this is comfortable and it reflects my personality. An interview should be fun! It's a time to explore interests and make human connections within an institution. I can't wait to meet some of you.

DoulaMe · Jan 21, 2015

Interviews start tomorrow, right? Good luck everyone! Report back with your impressions. :)

Mammal · Jan 21, 2015

I'm interviewing tomorrow, let me know if you all have any questions or specifics to keep an eye out for. Happy to pass along questions asked etc...

DoulaMe · Jan 21, 2015

I feel like getting some of the questions would be cheating but I would love to hear any impressions you have about your day and the program! Good luck! This is so exciting! I have one of the last interviews and I am really just so thrilled to have gotten this far.

Mammal · Jan 21, 2015

Got it no hints :)

GuiltyLove · Jan 21, 2015

I wouldn't mind getting hints though, haha!

But seriously I need to prepare... I haven't had an interview since January and I think I forgot most of my answers. whoops

I'm trying to think of reasons to choose Yale specifically over other schools in case they ask

Mammal · Jan 21, 2015

Biginterview.com has some amazing resources. Especially for behavioral interview questions. If I can find the specific link I will post it. It helps tease out the underlying questions that are within the big broad questions like "how do you Handel conflict" I highly recommend.

Good luck everyone I will let you know how it goes.

FNPlmt5 · Jan 21, 2015

Mammal - could you just let us know what you wore and if you felt over/under dressed? Thank you :)