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Your resume or application has passed muster, and you have been asked for an interview. Give yourself a pat on the back, because that can be the biggest hurdle. But be aware that this is the stage where things really begin to get interesting! Interviews can be conducted via phone, in person, or a combination of the two, so be prepared. Following are some recommendations as you prepare foryour interview.  \n(Note-some of this advice is universal, and some of it is geared toward entry/mid-level job seekers and some toward senior-level. Adjust your expectations accordingly!).  \nI. Research the Local Government  \n• Get to know the issues the host local government is dealing with. Local governments often post this information on their Web site. Read the past few Council Agendas. Read through the archives of the local newspaper to get a different perspective on the issues. If there is a local chamber of commerce, review their Web site as well.  \n• Find out who the key staff members are for the host government (such as the city/ county manager, assistants, department heads, etc) . Visit the city/county manager’s Web site. Learn some details about the city/county manager’s approach to local governance if possible.  \n• If you’re a member of ICMA, you can learn more about the manager’s work history using ICMA’s Who’s Who function. Contact managers and members in neighboring communities. Also ICMA Range Riders are an invaluable resource.  \n• Familiarize yourself with the key functions, roles, and responsibilities of the government in general and the City/County Managers Office in particular.  \n• If available on their website, read through their most recent Budget and Strategic Plan.(If these are not available online, ask the host government if they can provide you with a hard copy) .  \n• Get to know which industries/companies contribute to the local economy.  \n• Check the council meeting minutes for the last 24 months.  \n• Arrive in town before the interview to look around and meet with people who are familiar with the area – even residents and shop owners.  \n• Learn as much about the government’s financial status as possible (from audits, annual reports, most recent budget, and so on) .  \n• General undefined Google searches can bring up resources and information not easily found in regular channels.  \nII. Anticipate and prepare for Questions Most Likely tobe Asked  \n• Tell us about yourself. Why have you chosen public service as a career path? Why are you interested in local government?  \n• What are you career goals? How will this position help you obtain your goals?  \n• What are the most important issues currently facing our jurisdiction?  \n• What is your background in local government? Why do you think you are the right person for the job? What can you offer us?  \n• What is your working style? Do you prefer to work individually or in groups? Why?  \n2  \n• Tell us about your ideal supervisor. What kind of relationship are you looking to develop with the city/county manager and his/her staff?  \n• What is your approach to customer service? How would you deal with an irate constituent?  \n• Tell us about a difficult project you have worked on in a prior job or class.  \n• What are your strengths and weaknesses?  \n• If we asked a former employer of yours to describe you, what would they say?  \nIII. Expect Some Curveballs  \n• Be prepared for panel interviews, generally consisting of the city/county manager, an assistant or department head and HR person.  \n• Some host governments may require you to participate in a role playing exercise (e.g. , dealing with an angry constituent) .  \n• It’s highly possible that you will take part in a written/analytical exercise. The exercise will test your communication and analytical abilities, generally dealing with the host governments budget or divisive issue.  \nIV. Overall Strategies for Success  \n• Come prepared. Read between the lines of the job description an","cbCaia2lTHNgaZld","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia2lTHNgaZld","pdf",588569,"English","# Preparing for an Interview\n## Research the Local Government\n## Anticipate and Prepare for Questions Most Likely to Be Asked\n## Expect Some Curveballs\n## Overall Strategies for Success\n## Post-Interview Tactics","[{\"question\":\"How should you research the local government before the interview?\",\"answer\":\"Review issues the host government is dealing with, including information posted on its website, past council agendas, and local newspaper archives. 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