Passing Job Interviews Without Stress
In interview preparation, the first thing to put in your mind is the necessary incredentials to be taken along with. this will paint a picture that you value your incredentials in that you are always on the alert when it comes to issues like this.
1. 75% of the verbal content of the interview will be forgotten within an hour of the candidate’s departure. What remains is the overall impression, documents submitted, and a few notes.
2. Arrive at least 10 minutes early; spend the previous day in the community if possible.
3. Dress appropriately .e.g. As an engineer you should dress like one.
your dress code should really paint a picture of your profession
4. Carry an attractive portfolio. It provides a tidy, efficient place to store questions you may want to ask, information about yourself you want to be sure to transmit, a place to carry additional resumes for distribution to department heads, search committees, and others you may meet who have not seen your resume.
5. Do your homework on the institution. You should receive a packet of information about the library after the interview has been arranged. If you don’t, ask for one. Then go after other information.
* Review annual reports, mission statements, long/short range planning documents
* Learn something about the institution/community
o Public library — community strengths/problems, levels/history of library support, financial and otherwise
o Academic library — level/history of institutional support, strengths/weaknesses of collection, history/direction of institution
* Talk to colleagues, friends, fellow alumni who are/have been connected to the institution
* Visit informally ahead of time if possible
6. Prepare/practice responses to likely questions.
7. If you have to do a formal presentation, be well prepared. Inform the search committee/employer, know in advance of any computer/technical support you will need.
8. You should take the opportunity to ask questions about the entire work environment, interviewing the interviewer by asking about the relationship between the library/users/administration, the kinds of organizational change that have occurred in the last 5 years, and what makes the institution a challenging and enjoyable place to work.
9. Your ability to ask straightforward, insightful questions lets the interviewer understand your perspective and concerns, as well as your judgment and analytical ability.
10. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
* In front of a mirror
* With an audience of friends/colleagues
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2 interviews in one week ? is this ok ? please answer and/or give your opinion.?
Ok so im in full time college and looking for a part time job. Tomorrow (13th monday) i have an interview with amazon and on friday 19th i have an interview with McDonalds. What i want to know is do i go to both of them or just one incase both offer me a job ? or do i attend both and then decide which one to go for ? will they appreciate me wasting valuable interview time if i decide not to take it ?. I would prefer to work at mcdonalds as its closer and offers a permanent position but i’m scared if i dont go to amazon i wont pass the interview at mcdonalds and be left without a job ? whats your thoughts please help !! stress……..
t-painz
3 Mar 10 at 6:37 pm
Go to both and don’t worry about choosing unless you are offered both jobs.
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Janet P
3 Mar 10 at 11:39 pm
sure you can interview for more than one job. Each company is not limiting itself to interviewing a single person either. I would go to both. If the first one offers you a job immediately (which isn’t very likely unless you happen to be the last person they interview) ask them if you can consider it for a few days. Just make sure you get back to them in a timely and polite manner.
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tigris
3 Mar 10 at 11:41 pm
For sure go to both. Extra interview experience is always important. Especially if the amazon interviewer asks you similiar questions as you McDonalds interviewer. You will be better prepared and probably get the 2nd interview! As tedious as they may seem, never turn down an interview. You may learn even 1 new thing
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September with May baby
3 Mar 10 at 11:43 pm
you will probably not be able to work both places – most part time hours are evenings and weekends and it’s almost guaranteed yo would have conflicting work schedules at least 1-2 days per week
just interview at both and HOPE you even get ONE job offer.
Amazon may not offer you the job right away – if they do – ask them if they an wait a few days for an answer as you have another interview on Friday and then tell McD’s, you already have an offer, how soon can they let you know if they will make you an offer or not
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Doctor Deth
3 Mar 10 at 11:45 pm
You can have as meny interviews as you can get and go to – before now I have had 3 interviews on 1 day.
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k
3 Mar 10 at 11:47 pm
Go to both.
If they both happen to offer the job then you take the one you want.
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photog
3 Mar 10 at 11:49 pm