Maine State Library Interviewing Skills 101

Pre Interview Tasks Gas Clothes Resume Directions

Do Your Homework Research the company  Culture  Products  Services Learn about the position Analyze your resume

Preparing for the Interview Practice interviewing Prepare for the interview Stay Calm

Body Language Can say a lot about you  55% non-verbal  38% tone  7% actual words Dress professionally Make eye contact

Phone Interviews 2 types of phone interviews  Expected  Unexpected Landline vs. Cell phone

Phone interview (cont.) Comfort Zone Smile Dress Code Listen

Video Conferencing Interview Do your homework Be prepared with your questions Dress professionally Relevant stories Body language

Typical questions Previous employment  Title  Description  Your duties  Reason leaving Strengths Weaknesses

Questions to ask them Missed opportunity  Too many people miss this important opportunity Sample questions:  What results are expected?  What do you like best about working here?

Take the time to say Thank You Good interview etiquette Reinforces interest in the position Restate your qualifications Make it brief no more than 2 paragraphs