skynet Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 How'd they manage to figure out which applicants aren't on this site and only send invites to them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I whole heartily agree. Almost think kanakari is messing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLily Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 How'd they manage to figure out which applicants aren't on this site and only send invites to them... Haha, I know right? 'Best for last' is my guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field87ven Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 So there were only a couple invites sent out today? I've only checked my email 400 times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Well only one post here, and no one I know got invites (sample size of ~150 or so), so I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field87ven Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sigh... the waiting game continues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLily Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 My cell just rang and it said it was an unknown Ontario number. I answered it all excited, convinced it was uoft calling because I hadn't responded to their invite email. Apparently im a "lucky winner" with WestJet. Not the call I was hoping for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynet Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 But you're WestJet's lucky winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 No free cruise?! on the plus side maybe we'll hear from Mac next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsupdoc1 Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 What is the email address we should be looking for for interview invites or rejections from UofT? Is it still Leslie Taylor? Thanks and congrats to those with interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E101 Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 What is the email address we should be looking for for interview invites or rejections from UofT? Is it still Leslie Taylor? Thanks and congrats to those with interviews. Yup it's still Leslie Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Anyone hear of any rejections yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 My cell just rang and it said it was an unknown Ontario number. I answered it all excited, convinced it was uoft calling because I hadn't responded to their invite email. Apparently im a "lucky winner" with WestJet. Not the call I was hoping for. LOL I just got that same call. Apparently it is some sort of scam, because I read on twitter that WestJet said they never did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 UofT just updated their Facebook page "All interview invitations for January 25th have sent and confirmed. Some invitations for February 1st were sent today. Invitation e-mails will continue to go out next week. I will keep you updated!" Seems as though the invites for the 1/2 only just started to go out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrynight09 Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 If more invites for Feb 1/2 go out next week, that means we'll have less than 2 weeks to prep for the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shematoma Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 If more invites for Feb 1/2 go out next week, that means we'll have less than 2 weeks to prep for the interview. Yeah, I really feel for anyone who has to fly in from overseas on such short notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLily Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 UofT just updated their Facebook page "All interview invitations for January 25th have sent and confirmed. Some invitations for February 1st were sent today. Invitation e-mails will continue to go out next week. I will keep you updated!" Seems as though the invites for the 1/2 only just started to go out So they really do make sure people get their invites? I'm furiously checking all folders of my email every time my phone buzzes- gmail does all kinds of weird categorization with my stuff (premed101 was in 'Promotions' for a while, then moved to spam and then back??), glad to know that if I get an invite it doesn't end up in mordor or something and I'll never know I had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 If you don't respond within a reasonable time period they will find alternative ways of contacting you. I think people should be prepping for the interview regardless of whether they get an invite or not. If you prep early and end up not getting invited, you lose very little. If you prep early and do get an invite at short notice, the gain is very great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 If you don't respond within a reasonable time period they will find alternative ways of contacting you. I think people should be prepping for the interview regardless of whether they get an invite or not. If you prep early and end up not getting invited, you lose very little. If you prep early and do get an invite at short notice, the gain is very great. I agree - in theory you should be prepping once the apps go in (of course few are that organized ) . This is one of those skills that is best developed over an extended period of time (ie interviewing well is a skill as opposed just a knowledge based activity) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robclem21 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 How much time do people generally spend preparing for interviews and what do they do to prepare themselves (aside form going over questions and practicing talking). I know it varies by person but just curious how much practice can make a difference for something that people should be comfortable doing regularly which is interacting with other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchEnemy Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 How much time do people generally spend preparing for interviews and what do they do to prepare themselves (aside form going over questions and practicing talking). I know it varies by person but just curious how much practice can make a difference for something that people should be comfortable doing regularly which is interacting with other people. I started preparing approximately 1 week before my interview. I chose not to practice as much because I wanted to appear natural, rather than reading off a script, during my interview. This way, at least you will not feel as worried about forgetting a line or two during the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLily Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I started preparing approximately 1 week before my interview. I chose not to practice as much because I wanted to appear natural, rather than reading off a script, during my interview. This way, at least you will not feel as worried about forgetting a line or two during the interview. I like the sound of that kind of prep, I find for myself that if I have to do some sort of public speaking (presentations, meetings, TAing, etc.) that I do better without a defined 'script.' I just decide the key things I need to say and work around that framework and let the rest flow naturally. I get nervous before public speaking events, so I find that in the past if I've tried to learn a 'script,' I just get worried that I'll forget a line and get even more anxious. I know for some that they can memorize things and sound natural, but I just sound like a robot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighopes100 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Has UofT accepted people without research? It seems like they favor those who have done some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Has UofT accepted people without research? It seems like they favor those who have done some. Yes they have. there was a thread about this just a few days ago. ie: Ellorie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E101 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 So they really do make sure people get their invites? I'm furiously checking all folders of my email every time my phone buzzes- gmail does all kinds of weird categorization with my stuff (premed101 was in 'Promotions' for a while, then moved to spam and then back??), glad to know that if I get an invite it doesn't end up in mordor or something and I'll never know I had one. When you get the interview invite, you are required to email back to confirm your attendance. I think that's what it means by 'confirmed'; I'm not 100% sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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