1. Maine State Library Interviewing 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