what message do you want to send?
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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
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