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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
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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