#whattopackduringinterviews

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What to Pack During Interview Season

It is interview season applicants!

I was giving a tour to internal medicine applicants today and a few things came to my mind. I want to put your mind at ease for those who are applying this interview season.

Cleveland is not my home, home. It's not, but that is ok!  I'm a better doctor, culinary cook with all my le creuset cookware instead of gear.  I'm fitter even (just had my annual employee measurements and I’ve lost a few inches of the waist ya!). And I have a better appreciation of the geopolitical issues in this country especially related to health. The list goes on and on. 

With this in mind go for it have fun meet people! Find a place to yourself to thrive and do so in comfort!

Here is a list of my must-have items to pack when I travel for interviews:

1. extra pair of hose and my favorite comfortable heels

2. socks, eye mask, chapstick and hand lotion (air is so dry!) for the comfy time on the airplane

3. kleenex and hand sanitizer because its flu season!

4. thank you notes and a list of first impressions

5. nice jacket for the chilly airport

6. downloaded podcasts and earphones

7. glasses and extra set of contact lenses if you wear them

8. running shoes to work off those high calorie dinners

Helpful? Good luck applicants!

xoxoxo