Any tips for interview for an admin position for a library..?

Question

I have an interview, 2 days from now..its an admin assistant position for a library, publishing and research department..any tips on wat I should wear or say during the interview.. i don't want to screw up..I really like this job...

Answer 1

I looked it up for you and this is what I found:
Before you walk into any interview, you should know as much about the company and the position as you possibly can. If you found the position through a placement agency, they should be able to provide that information for you. If not, search the web or go to the library. write out a list of questions to ask the employer.
Interview Do's and Dont's

To Do's -- Arrive 15 minutes early. Late attendance is never excusable. Clarify questions. Be sure you answered the questions the employer really asked. Get the interviewer to describe the position and responsibilities early in the conversation so you can relate your skills and background to the position throughout the interview. Give your qualifications. Stress the accomplishments that are most pertinent to the job. Conduct yourself professionally. Be aware of what your body language is saying. Smile, make eye contact, don’t slouch and maintain composure. Anticipate tough questions. Prepare in advance so you can turn apparent weaknesses into strengths. Dress appropriately. Make your first impression a professional one. Ask questions throughout the interview. An interview should be a mutual exchange of information, not a one-sided conversation. Listen. This is probably the most important "do" of all. By concentrating not only on the employer’s words, but also on the tone of voice and body language, you will be able to pick up on the employer’s style. Once you understand how a hiring authority thinks, pattern your answers accordingly and you will be able to better relate to him or her.

Not To Do's -- Don’t answer vague questions. Rather than answering questions you think you hear, get the employer to be more specific and then respond. Never interrupt the employer. If you don’t have time to listen, neither does the employer. Don’t smoke, chew gum or place anything on the employer’s desk. Don’t be overly familiar, even if the employer is doing all of these things. Don’t wear heavy perfume or cologne. Don’t ramble. Long answers often make the speaker sound apologetic or indecisive. On the other hand, don’t answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain whenever possible. Do not lie. Answer questions as truthfully as possible. Do not make derogatory remarks about your present or former employers or companies.

Make sure you answer the following two questions: "why are you interested in the company?," and "what can you offer?"

Hope this helps you out.

Answer 2

Well, I was on the search committee for a library faculty position at my college last year. In fact, I was on the library dean search too three years ago.

You won't be able to con them. If you say you know how to collect from an electronic data base or build an art collection, you'd better know how!

We had a list of ten questions we asked each candidate and judged by how each measured up to the other.

The people I was most impressed with were the ones who had researched us before hand so could tell us how they'd fit into our culture or improve our culture.
Some came in with no idea what our school was like.

YIkes, I just re-read your question follow-up. It's for an administrative assistant position! Sorry. The above tips will still be helpful, but they'll want to know if you can be discrete, can balance the budget, can keep records and set up appointments.

Know that a lot of people will come to you first, so look professional and yet, receptive. Assure them that you are comfortable with all forms of communication -- phone, e-mail, letters, memos. Offer to manage their mailing lists.

And be relaxed and enjoy yourself. Smile at jokes meant to make you comfortable, it's quite alright to say "I don't know" or "let me think about it."

I will warn you that politics played in libraries are just as brutal as anywhere, the need for status is huge. Know you will be the bottom rung, so enjoy how freely people will talk to you -- but you report to your boss! Not those other guys.

Good luck, I hope you get the job. Next time you post a question -- use the spell check, it's good practice for applying for library jobs!

Answer 3

Don't dress in casual attire
Bring a copy of your resume with you
Prepare a couple of questions for the person who interviews you
(What is your expectation for me 90 days from now or Is this a new position or what is the biggest task facing the department right now and how can my skills help in the solution)
Good Luck

Answer 4

Check out the 6 common questions asked and there answers

http://interviewinfo.net/blogs/user_submissions/archive/2006/09/12/73.aspx

you might get some tips there

Answer 5

in case you have been incredibly interviewing for a CEO place you wouldnt could ask this question on yahoo. you such as you have gotten a CEO place! Now get decrease back to flipping those burgers!!!!