Interview Skills
Cooperative Learning Groups
• Small groups of 3 – 4
• Research your area of Interviewing Skills
• Record your findings on paper
• All Members will turn this in (you need 10 facts EACH)
• Use at least 3 different sources (websites)
• Check credibility – no Wikipedia
• Report your findings to your group, then the class
Cooperative Learning Groups
I can research various interview skills.
1. Posture / Body language
2. Non-verbal behavior
3. Do’s & Don’ts for Men’s dress
4. Do’s & Don’ts for Women’s dress
5. General Grooming Tips
6. Any other General Interviewing Tips
Posture / Body Language
• Sit up straight
• Don’t slouch
• No fidgeting, relax
• Smile, show emotion
• Strong eye contact
• Firm handshake
• Keep feet flat, rested
• Be calm
• Rest your hands
• Good First Impression
• Keep good distance
• Show confidence
• Sit once invited to
• Speak clear, in control
• Walk with them, not behind
• Show emotion
Non-verbal Behavior
• Don’t slouch
• Dress professionally
• Make eye contact
• Bring Resumes!
• Observe personal space
• Firm handshake
• No chewing gum
• Don’t fidget, play w/ hair
• Be confident
• Good posture, energy
• Avoid looking around
• Be polite, listen carefully
• No phones/music !!!
• SMILE!
Men’s Dress/Attire
• Dark color suit, formal
• Match belt, shoes, socks
• Clean facial hair, neat hair
• Briefcase or portfolio
• Light cologne
• No power colors, bold
• No jeans, sweats, tees
• Dress up!
• Clean, polished dress shoes
• No visible tattoos or body piercings
• Conservative colors
• No sneakers/sandals
• Clean cut hair style
• Clean, ironed clothes
• Light jewelry, not too much
• Windsor know for ties
Women’s Dress/Attire
• Dark pants suit
• Formal/professional
• Light makeup/jewelry
• Button-up shirts
• No sandals
• No jeans, t-shirts
• Not too much skin
• Plan outfit ahead of time
• Solid colors, natural
• Clothes that fit well
• Good hygiene, hair
• Dark colors, no neon
• Limited jewelry
• Dress to job level
• Minimum accessories
• No wrinkled clothing
General Grooming Tips
• Bathed, clean, neat
• Fresh breath
• Dress for success
• Smell good
• Keep hair out of face
• No piercings/tattoos
• Good, clean haircut
• Clean, shined shoes
• Trendy hairstyles
• Good personal hygiene!!!
• Light perfume, cologne
• Neutral colors
• Clean, ironed, well-fitting clothing
• Light makeup
• No trendy styles
• Pick clothes in advance
• Nice hands, clean nails
General Interviewing Tips
• Research company!!!
• Practice answering questions
• Good first impression
• Don’t talk too much
• Show up early, not on time
• Don’t get off subject
• Ask questions
• Be positive!
• Clean up social media
• Dress for success
• Don’t lie, be honest
• Don’t interrupt
• Good body language
• Turn phones off!
• Plan ahead
• Follow up on the interview!
Remember!!
• Seven seconds
• Don’t take away from your first impression
Exit SlipYour Exit Slip is on Edmodo
• 1) If you were going to a job interview, what would your
exact outfit consist of? Be specific and discuss each item
of clothing you would wear.
• 2) What are three things you need to remember to do, or
not to do, during a job interview?