Job Interview & Dress for Success
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Job Interview &Dress for SuccessHow to interview and dress for success.
Learning Objective:Students will learn techniques for a good interview and how to dress for success.
Successful Job Interviews Preparation The Interview
The day of….. What to wear Questions from the interviewer Questions to ask the interviewer
Follow up tips
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Beginning Research Research the company and the job
Literature from the company’s public relations department
Annual reports Current and former employees
Rehearse your presentation Know what you have to offer Answer potential interview questions Practice with family or friends
Relax Who knows you better than yourself?
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Networking is Key75 to 80% of all job seekers find a job
through people they know.
“You can get anything you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.” - Zig Ziglar
You never know where you may see the people you met again.
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Before Your Interview Visit the office
Practice the drive Look at employees’ dress Talk to receptionist
Decide what to wear Make copies of resume and
references on conservative stationary Gather all items to take to the interview Review interview questions and your
presentation
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Dress for Success Wear your best Dress one step above the position Be conservative Dark colors are best Clean clothes Shower
Perfume or cologne should be a surprise, not a warning.
Job InterviewsDress for Success
Dress for Success Wear your best Dress one step above
the position Be conservative Dark colors are best Clean clothes Shower Perfume or cologne
should be a surprise, not a warning.
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Females: Dress for Success Suits are best If you don’t have a suit:
Conservative long sleeve blouse Conservative skirt or pants
Be modest Jewelry kept to a minimum Only one pair of EARRINGS Closed toe shoes Conservative hair styles
Long hair should be worn up No bare legs or feet
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Males: Dress for Success Suits with shirt and tie are best If you don’t have a suit:
Long sleeve shirt and tie Clean and neat pants with a
belt No jewelry - except
Class ring or wedding ring Watch No earrings or any other type
Conservative hair cut No bare feet or sandals
Wear socks Dress shoes
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Interview Day Eat a good breakfast Wear your best Get there early Use the restroom before arriving First impressions are most important Complete the application in detail Have a positive attitude Review your resume
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What Do You Take to the Interview Portfolio Three copies of your resume Three copies of your references Small purse or wallet Social security number Thin notebook Black or blue ball point pen Money for parking Name of the interviewer Directions to the office Address and telephone number of office
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Do Not Take! Cell phone Sunglasses Hat Gum Tobacco products
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Interview Tips Presence
Shake hands Don’t appear
rushed/frustrated Remain confident Be aware of your
nonverbal clues Use people’s names Use Ma’am and Sir
Pay attention Listen carefully Think: a short
pause is alright Respond clearly
Know your answers to typical questions Have a salary in mind Know your goals Be able to talk about
yourself Realize the difference
between skills and attributes
Watch out for tricky questions
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Interview Tips Presence
Shake hands Don’t appear
rushed/frustrated Remain confident Be aware of your
nonverbal clues Use people’s names Use Ma’am and Sir
Pay attention Listen carefully Think: a short
pause is alright Respond clearly
Know your answers to typical questions Have a salary in mind Know your goals Be able to talk about
yourself Realize the difference
between skills and attributes
Watch out for tricky questions
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Questions to Expect Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to work for our company? What are your short and long term goals? What are your strengths and weaknesses? What type of position are you most interested? Why do you think we should hire you for this job? What pay do you expect?
Confidence is when you are sure of yourself. Conceit is when you assure everyone else of yourself.
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Questions to Make You Think… Would you rather be a big fish in a small
pond, or a small fish in a big pond? Give me an example in a previous job
where you have shown initiative. How long do you expect to work for this
company? Do you prefer working with others or
alone? How would you handle a rude customer? What do you do when you have trouble
solving a problem? Why should I hire you rather than another
applicant?
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Questions for You to Ask… What would my duties and responsibilities be? What would I do during a typical workday? For whom will I be working? What are my opportunities for advancement? To
what positions? What kind of additional training and/or education
are available in this job? How is performance evaluated? How often? What are typical office or shift hours? If hired, would I be filling a newly created position,
or replacing someone?
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Closing the Interview If you want the job, ask for it.Ask when a decision will be made
about the position?Thank the interviewer (by name) for
taking the time to interview youCompliment the office/facility if
applicableShake hands and leave
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If You Don’t Want the Job…Spam your resumeAsk, “What does your company do?”Bring the familyUse your cell phoneSmile or laugh too much (or cry)Come with your own beveragesSend a follow-up “thx 4 mtg” text
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If You Don’t Want the Job… Spam your resume Ask, “What does your company do?” Bring the family Use your cell phone Smile or laugh too much (or cry) Come with your own beverages Send a follow-up “thx 4 mtg” text
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Follow Up Thank you letter
Send promptly Keep it short and to the point
State why you would be an asset to the company
Express your interest in the position Use the same stationary as your resume and
references Follow up phone call
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Follow Up Thank you letter
Send promptly Keep it short and to the point
State why you would be an asset to the company
Express your interest in the position Use the same stationary as your resume and
references Follow up phone call
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Remember to: Stay calm Be honest Stay positive mentally and physically Good luck “Life will judge you according to how well you
handle failures…..you will need to learn how to bounce back.
Never, ever, ever give up.”Dr. Suttles
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