The Job InterviewThe Job Interview

Appearance CountsAppearance Counts

• “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. DoctorB. LawyerC. Tattoo ArtistD. Bus Driver

What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?

A. Exotic DancerB. LawyerC. MechanicD. Librarian

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. Animal ControlB. TeacherC. Sheriff D. Chef

What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?

A. LawyerB. SecretaryC. NurseD. P.E. teacher

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. PrincipalB. TeacherC. Cab Driver D. Mechanic

What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?

A. Child CareB. SecretaryC. Exotic DancerD. Police Officer

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. LawyerB. TeacherC. ModelD. Carpenter

What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?

A. MaidB. SecretaryC. Exotic DancerD. Chef

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. Police OfficerB. Wrestler C. ModelD. Carpenter

What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?

A. LawyerB. SecretaryC. Bus DriverD. Chef

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. Police OfficerB. Doctor C. ModelD. Painter

Table Talk Table Talk

What made it easy to guess the jobs of the people you just saw?

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. Police OfficerB. Doctor C. ModelD. Tattoo Artist

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. DentistB. SecretaryC. Bus DriverD. Lawyer

What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?

A. Truck DriverB. SecretaryC. Bus DriverD. Tattoo Artist

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. SheriffB. Drug DealerC. Cab DriverD. Dentist

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. Rapper B. LawyerC. Cab DriverD. Pastor

What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?

A. Bus DriverB. Legal SecretaryC. Exotic DancerD. Custodian

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. Business OwnerB. TeacherC. Bus DriverD. Rapper

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. Circus PerformerB. TeacherC. ClownD. Life Guard

What’s His Job?What’s His Job?

A. Male Dancer B. TeacherC. ContractorD. Nurse

Table Talk Table Talk

What made it difficult to guess the jobs of the people you just saw?

What do you notice first?What do you notice first?

What do you notice first?What do you notice first?

What do you notice first?What do you notice first?

What do you notice first?What do you notice first?

What do you notice first?What do you notice first?

What do you notice first?What do you notice first?

If you were a manI’d punch you

What do you notice first?What do you notice first?

What do you notice first?What do you notice first?

What do you notice first?What do you notice first?

What do you notice first?What do you notice first?

What do you notice first?What do you notice first?

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Tip # 1: Dress for Success Tip # 1: Dress for Success

Tip # 1: Dress for Success Tip # 1: Dress for Success

Tip # 2: Arrive Ten Minutes Tip # 2: Arrive Ten Minutes EarlyEarly

Tip # 3: Greet the ReceptionistTip # 3: Greet the Receptionist

Tip # 4: Firm HandshakeTip # 4: Firm Handshake

Successful Handshakes:Successful Handshakes:• show you can be trusted• show you are committed• create a successful first impression

Tip # 4: Firm HandshakeTip # 4: Firm Handshake

Tips for Handshakes:Tips for Handshakes:• don’t be afraid to initiate the handshake • firm handshake vs. “dead fish”• smile• maintain eye contact• continue shaking until the end of the greeting

Tip # 5: Introduce YourselfTip # 5: Introduce Yourself

Pleased to meet you, Mr. Smith. I am John Q. Student.

Tip # 6: Bring Important Tip # 6: Bring Important DocumentsDocuments

Tip # 7: Sit up StraightTip # 7: Sit up Straight

Tip # 8: Use correct grammarTip # 8: Use correct grammar

Umm..yeah, I have experience in uhhh sales. Ain’t that what

you asked? Nah?

What Interviewers NoticeWhat Interviewers Notice

Tip # 9: Short, Sweet, to the Tip # 9: Short, Sweet, to the PointPoint

It all started when I was three years old…then when I turned six, I…but it

wasn’t until I turned 13 that realized…actually, by the time I was 17 I knew

what I wanted to be when I grew up…did I already tell you about….now that

I’m 33, I have discovered that…!@#$%^&*@#$%^&*(#$%^&*(#$%^&*()@#$%^&*(#$%^&*(@#$%^&*(#$%^&*($%^&*#$%^&*#$

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Tip # 10: Ask questions at the Tip # 10: Ask questions at the endend

Does this company offer

ongoing education or training?

What do you enjoy most about

working here?

What are the main responsibilities of

the position?

What are the traits and skills of

your most successful

employees?

Tip # 11: Thank the Tip # 11: Thank the InterviewerInterviewer

Thank you for the interview. I look forward

to hearing from you.

10 Common Interview 10 Common Interview BloopersBloopers

1. Poor handshake2. Talking too much3. Negative comments about past employers/managers4. Showing up late or too early5. Treating the receptionist rudely 6. Asking about benefits, vacation time, or pay7. Not preparing for the interview (researching the company)8. Verbal ticks (“umm,” “like,” “you know”)9. Not enough or too much eye contact10. Failure to match communication style (if the interviewer is

all business, don’t joke with him)