“Dress and Success" in getting that job!PRESENTED BY:DR. GREGORY A. MCCORDOMICRON PHI, FALL 2001GREGORYAMCCORD@GMAIL.COMTWITTER@GREGORYAMCCORD

Perception is reality!!How might this apply to a prospective employer?

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Dressing for a successful interview begins with a

purpose

What is your purpose?

Would you wear this outfit to interview?

What are some of the first things you notice about a person?

Hair

Shoes

Gender

Smile

Style

= DRESS

Appropriate attire. What works?

Casual Business-casual Semi-formal After- Five (formal)

Tattoos, Piercings & Jewelry

Appropriate

Inappropriate

Visibility

Why is this important?

Good or Bad Attire, if you have to ask...

This is what interview ready looks like

Do’s and Don’ts for the interview & process

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Do prepare a resume and cover letter Don’t prepare a portfolio Do list all work and community service experiences on your resume Don’t fabricate the truth (GPA, titles, etc) Do have a prepared 3 minute bio of yourself Don’t drag on beyond 3 minutes Do your research on the company prior to the interview (internet, news, etc) Don’t claim to know more than you do (lies become woes) Do use social media to increase your platform Don’t allow information on your pages that will portray you negatively

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Do have at least 2 questions to ask at the conclusion of the

interview Don’t ask about money 1st interview but do ask later (2nd

interview) Do close the interview by letting them know you want the job Don’t overstate your reason(s) Do remember that an interview is just a process to identify quality

candidates Don’t think that if you don’t get the job, that you are not quality