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I work in Recruitment, hiring Librarians for the Library I work at.
Here is a list of things that the search committees find impressive.
1. detailed familiarity with the Job being applied to. do your research, but make sure to ask specific questions about what your duties will be, and what is expected from the position
2. ENTHUSIASM. The honest desire to do a good job is infectious, and employers love this. You can teach the details of a job but not the enthusiasm to do the job well.
3. Dress WELL. That means, dress as nice as you possibly can, and be as groomed as you possibly can be. Even if you are applying for a position where you would dress casually, wear a suit, or at least, a nice shirt, tie and slacks. How you present yourself can keep you from being booted based on first impressions.
4. when asked questions, such as "Please describe a time when you supervised staff." or "How do you handle disagreements at work?" Take a second, THINK, breathe, and then give a concise answer. Try to imagine beforehand what kind of questions you will be asked and have a few ideas for answers prepped in your head.
5. Be attentive, focus, and LISTEN. Nothing worse than someone who acts like the interviewer's questions and comments are "bothering" them, or who seems unfocused.
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