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Maine State Library Interviewing Skills 101

Learn essential pre-interview tasks such as researching the company, analyzing your resume, practicing interviewing, and preparing for different types of interviews. Discover the significance of body language, appropriate dress code, and effective questions to ask. Don't miss the opportunity to say thank you and reinforce your interest in the position.

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Maine State Library Interviewing Skills 101

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  1. Maine State LibraryInterviewing Skills 101

  2. Pre Interview Tasks • Gas • Clothes • Resume • Directions

  3. Do Your Homework • Research the company • Culture • Products • Services • Learn about the position • Analyze your resume

  4. Preparing for the Interview • Practice interviewing • Prepare for the interview • Stay Calm

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

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

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

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

  9. Typical questions • Previous employment • Title • Description • Your duties • Reason leaving • Strengths • Weaknesses

  10. 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?

  11. 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

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