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Preparing for your Job Interview: your appearance
Our Agenda1. agenda
2. objectives
3. Introductions
4. Class discussion
5. Review Vocabulary
6. A listening
8. Dictation
7. Tips for how to maximize your appearance for your next job interview
Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 7 new words 2. To learn how to dress for your next job interview
• What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions
• Have you ever gone for a job interview?
• How important is appearance in a job interview
• Do you have any advice?
Group discussion
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
conservative
appropriate
Self confidence Team player
Err on the side of caution
To have respectFirst impression
being able to work well with a grouptoo colourful, showytraditional
belief in yourselfTo be careful to think well of someone
Suitable for a certain occasion
What someone thinks of you when they meet you for the first time
flashy
Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Don’t dress too __________________ for your job interview!
2. It is best to dress in a _______________________ manner.
3. Our clothing should be _______________________ for the occasion.
4. When we take care of our appearance, it shows that we have __________________.
5. When we care about our appearance at work, we show that we are a ________________.
6. If you are not sure how to dress for your interview, it is best to ______________________.
7. Taking care of your appearance shows that you __________________for the company.
8. Remember, you only have one chance to make a good ______________________ .
team playerconservative
flashy err on the side of caution
first impressionappropriate have respect
self confidence
Let’s Listen to a Dialogue•What are 3 points you learned about job interviews?
Listen to a dialogue:
Well, there were two at opposite ends of the spectrum.
One was dressed liked she was in a beauty contest, while the other looked like he was going to hang out at his friend’s house.
Both cases could be a problem, I suppose.
Natalia I see your point!
Natalia
Natalia
Dan
Natalia
Dan
Natalia
Dan
Natalia
Dan
Dan
So how many applicants did you interview today?
we had 11 today.
How did it go?
Well, most went really well. It will be a tough decision.
You said most … how were the others?
Oh yeah? What do you mean?
That’s right. Too much jewelry and make up or cologne is not appropriate, but then so are ripped jeans!
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Why is appearance so important in a job
interview?
Question:
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1. A good appearance helps you to make a good first impression!
2. A good appearance shows that you can be a good team player!
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3. A good appearance shows that you respect yourself and your employer!
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4. A good appearance shows that you have self confidence!
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What are some important tips?
Question:
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1. A job interview is not a beauty contest!
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Don’t wear too much jewelry!
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Don’t wear too much perfume or cologne!
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Don’t wear too much makeup!
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1. A job interview is not a beauty contest!
2. Check the dress code of the company!
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Call ahead to check the dress code or ask current employees.
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If in doubt, err on the side of caution
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Dress conservatively
Do not dress flashy!
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Other important considerations
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a. Please do not chew gum!
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b. Do not smoke before the interview!
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c. Remember to smile!
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d. maybe take a breath mint … just in case!
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e. Check your teeth and hair!
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f. Shine your shoes
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g. Make sure your clothes are free of wrinkles!
h. Trim your nails!
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Activity:Dictation
Write what you hear!
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Dictation 1
You should always check the dress code before you go for your interview.
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Dictation 2
We should dress conservatively for our job interviews.
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Dictation 3
We should always remember to smile during the job interview.
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Dictation 4
A nice appearance during the job interview indicates that we have respect for ourselves, and the company.
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Dictation 5
Remember that a job interview is not a beauty contest. We should not dress too flashy!
Thanks for attending.
See you next time!