Our Resource Library offers helpful employer interview tips as well as several website links to provide you with access to a variety of workforce resources.

Employer Interviewing Tips

• Be prepared for the interview. Develop a list of interview questions and review the candidate's resume prior to the interview.
• Put your best foot forward. Be professional, courteous and timely. Make the candidate feel important to you and your organization.
• Sell your organization. The interview process is not only a chance to gather information about a potential employee, but is an opportunity to sell your organization.
• Be prompt. Schedule timely interviews and respond quickly after the interview.

Top 5 Questions to Ask During an Interview

1. What skills or strengths can you bring to this position or organization?
2. Describe a time when you had to make a decision under pressure. How did you respond? What was the outcome?
3. How did you manage/organize your work day in your previous job? What was your response if a deadline or emergency came up?
4. Describe your major accomplishments in your previous job.
5. Describe a difficult situation with a co-worker or customer. How did you respond?

Local Chambers of Commerce

• Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce
• Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Madison County Chamber of Commerce
• Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce
• Taylor County Chamber of Commerce

Additional Links

• Workforce Florida
• Labor Market Information
• Florida Small Business