What message do you want to send?

What message do you want to send?

Trustworthy

Reliable

Honest

Dependable

Pick Me!

Guys

› Dress shirt and tie never wrong› Dress pants or nice khakis (no holes)

› NO JEANS or SHORTS› Dress shoes – clean› Be conservative

You’ll be remembered, but. . . . . .

Much better memory!

Girls

› Dress pants and blouse› Conservative dress or skirt outfit› Sensible shoes – no stilettos› Very light makeup and jewelry

Probably not a good idea

Much safer choice!

Well Groomed ALL CLOTHES SHOULD BE CLEAN AND

PRESSED

› Shower› Deodorant› Comb/style hair

Keep hair away from face

› Brush teeth› Clean hands and fingernails

No super-long, overdone fingernails

› Very light perfume / aftershave

Simple Jewelry

› Small earrings (one pair)

› One ring and/or watch

› Take out any unusual visible piercings

› Cover any visible tatoos

May I help you?

› No food or drink (this includes gum)

› NO CELL PHONES OR PAGERS Leave them in car or turn them off!

The Meeting

› Introduce yourself› Smile› Eye contact› Firm Handshake

Remember, the interviewer is not the only person you need to impress.

Body Language

› Eye Contact

Don’t stare

Don’t be Mad Eye Moody

› Good Posture Sit up straight Don’t slough Don’t cross arms over

chest

› Nervous Habits Tapping fingers Twirling hair Shaky-leg syndrome

It is crucial you prepare for questioning

The Big Three:

› Listen Carefully

› Sufficiency without Excess

› Be Honest

Listen Carefully

› Understand Question Ask for clarification if

necessary

› Gather your thoughts

› Respond

Sufficiency without Excess

› Answer with more than yes or no› Don’t make interviewer have to work hard

for answers› No 10 minute dissertations› Do not go on, and on, and on . . . .

Be honest

› Do not try to “buffalo”

› Admit you don’t know

› Willing to find out