Abstract
Interview skills traditionally receive little emphasis in the medical profession, in contrast to clinical and technical skills. However, good interview skills have a major impact on a doctor's career. Unfortunately, there is hardly any reference in the medical literature on employment interview skills. This is a review of the preparation, expectation, etiquette and presentation for interviews from ‘management sources’ and is equally applicable to the medical profession.
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