The following information is offered to
help you prepare for the "formal" interview that will be conducted by
a Board and/or Management staff.
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Dress appropriately- always be well groomed.
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Be prepared- find out about the position for which you are
being considered. If you need additional information, contact the
Department of Human Resources.
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Be prompt- you should plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes
prior to your scheduled appointment.
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Presentation- good posture and body language are important.
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Be prepared to talk about your past experience, skills, and
abilities as they relate to the position for which you are applying. Think
of your experience, skills, and abilities as a product and market them to
the interviewer(s).
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Be prepared to fully explain your skills and
abilities even if the interviewer is familiar with your background. Do not
assume that an interviewer will just know that you are the best candidate.
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Be prepared to answer questions that may relate directly to the work
required in the position.
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Have confidence in yourself and your qualifications.
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Organize your thoughts before answering a question. Take a
moment to gather your thoughts when necessary.
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If you are unclear regarding the salary (pay rate), contact
the Department of Human Resources BEFORE going on the interview. Do not
discuss salary during the scheduled interview.
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Have a few questions prepared for the interviewer. What do
you want to learn about the organization?
Practice before the interview.
Anticipate questions you may be asked and answer them out loud prior to
the interview.
