Where to start? 

 

First, I’ll assume that I’ve weeded through the not-at-all-qualified pile and everyone who comes in to interview is someone who theoretically can contribute to the organization in the advertised position.

 

Mistakes:

 

·         Showing up late

 

·         Not showing up and not calling to say they won’t be showing up

 

·         Showing up unprepared (for example, asking me to hand back their resume so they could answer my questions)

 

·         Repeating what I’ve said previously in the interview when I ask why they are interested in this organization (see “showing up unprepared”)

 

·         Looking at their watch during the interview

 

·         Not asking questions of me after my questions to them are done

 

·         Bringing someone else to the interview (whom I have to tell to wait outside)

 

·         Chewing gum during the interview

 

·         Finishing my sentences (99% of the time incorrectly)

 

·         Staring at me blankly

 

·         Taking cell phone calls during the interview

 

 

Good things:

 

·         Being curious and inquisitive

 

·         Being enthusiastic

 

·         Being prepared (extra copies of resumes, dressing appropriately, done homework on the organization)

 

·         Can think on their feet

 

·         Polite to everyone

 

·         TURNS OFF THEIR CELL PHONE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julia Muney Moore

Public Art Administrator

Blackburn Architects, Indianapolis, IN

(317) 875-5500 x219

mobile (317) 460-0596

 

RFP TO INDIANA ARTISTS FOR INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:  http://www.indflights.com/contracts/index.php

 

 

 

From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gayle
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 12:06 PM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] HIRING HELP: Interview Mistakes

 

In an effort to help those who seek employment, I'm asking your feedback about mistakes you've seen candidates make in the interview process, and I'd also like to know about those things interviewing candidates said or did that simply wowed you.  I will compile your responses and provide them to the MuseJobs folks. Thanks for considering my request.

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