{"id":19650,"date":"2013-04-23T15:30:24","date_gmt":"2013-04-23T19:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=19650"},"modified":"2013-05-27T13:07:06","modified_gmt":"2013-05-27T17:07:06","slug":"5-basic-tips-for-doing-well-in-the-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=19650","title":{"rendered":"5 Basic Tips for Doing Well in the Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Sean O\u2019Brien, Head Editor, INALJ Colorado<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

5 Basic Tips for Doing Well in the Interview<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"15188252622411237047<\/a>So you got the interview!\u00a0 Congratulations!\u00a0 But now, you realize, you still have to get through the scariest part; the interview.\u00a0 But hey, don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re here this month to give you a few basic tips that will help you get more prepared for the big day, which will hopefully make the ordeal a little less stressful.<\/p>\n

5. Remember the fundamentals<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Turn off your phone.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be underdressed.\u00a0 Be polite.\u00a0 Be on time.\u00a0 Don\u2019t talk ugly about previous jobs or employers.\u00a0 These are all the super-basic interview tips that you should hardwire into your brain.\u00a0 This should go without saying, but just remember to avoid doing anything that gets you an honorable mention on the interviewer\u2019s mental list of \u201cworst interviewees I\u2019ve ever seen.\u201d\u00a0 It may seem like there are a lot of little rules for interviewees, but they\u2019re all common-sense, and they\u2019ll stick in your head after you review them a few times.<\/p>\n

4. Do your homework<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Poke around in the library\u2019s resources a bit.\u00a0 Figure out how to use the OPAC.\u00a0 Look at their databases.\u00a0 Check out their budget and mission statement.\u00a0 In short, be prepared to talk and ask questions about how the library actually runs.\u00a0 This shows genuine interest in the position and helps them visualize you working there, and your interviewers will be pleasantly surprised to have an \u201cinsiders\u201d conversation with you.<\/p>\n

3. Engage everyone<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Oftentimes as part of an interview, you may be taken around to meet employees in the library.\u00a0 At the very least, you will be interviewed by a group instead of a single person.\u00a0 Engage all of them.\u00a0 Eye contact, firm handshake, relevant questions, the works.\u00a0 These are your potential future coworkers, and part of the interview process is seeing if you can get along with them.\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t alienate anyone you\u2019re introduced to throughout the day, as it may cost you.<\/p>\n

2. Be confident!<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to be nervous in an interview.\u00a0 Believe me, I know.\u00a0 The stakes are high, and you need<\/i> this job.\u00a0 Still, as much as possible, try to be confident.\u00a0 First of all, getting the interview in the first place is a huge step.\u00a0 You\u2019ve gotten this far, so you\u2019re clearly a contender.\u00a0 So, be calm, keep your chin up, and have faith in yourself.\u00a0 Even if you don\u2019t end up getting the job, it\u2019s good to have as much interview practice as you can get.<\/p>\n

1. Finish strong<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

After you\u2019ve finished up the interview, finish strong with another round of handshakes and a \u201cthank you for your time.\u201d\u00a0 Politely ask when you can expect to hear from them, but avoid any awkward questions about what your pay or benefits will be, or what your chances of getting the job are.\u00a0 When you get back to your computer, send of a round of emails thanking your interviewers for taking the time to meet with you.\u00a0 Sometimes this sort of note can really help an interviewer remember you in a positive light, which in turn will better your odds of landing the position.<\/p>\n

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by Sean O\u2019Brien, Head Editor, INALJ Colorado 5 Basic Tips for Doing Well in the Interview So you got the interview!\u00a0 Congratulations!\u00a0 But now, you realize, you still have to get through the scariest part; the interview.\u00a0 But hey, don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re here this month to give you a few basic tips that will help…<\/p>\n

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