Interviewing

Presentation by: Ms. LoPresti

 Attitude  Attire and Grooming  Body Language

A Positive Attitude Always Wins!

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SMILE

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Be Polite

(Tell your interviewer that it’s nice to meet them.)

 Shake hands (Don’t be afraid to make the first move.)

Attire: What To Wear…

 You should always dress your best! (This includes ironing your clothes and tucking in your shirt.)  Dress appropriately for the job you’re interviewing for.

Appropriate Attire

       Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue or grey is best) Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best, pastel is next best) Clean, polished conservative shoes Necktie (for men) with a conservative pattern Empty pockets —no bulges or tinkling coins Light briefcase or portfolio case No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.) or tattoos

Appropriate Grooming

    Both Well-groomed hairstyle Clean, trimmed fingernails Minimal cologne or perfume No gum, candy, or cigarettes     Women If you wear nail polish, use clear or a conservative color Keep your makeup simple and natural (it should not be too noticeable) No more than one ring on each hand One set of earrings only      Men Get a haircut; short hair always fares best in interviews Fresh shaved; mustaches trimmed No beards (unless you are interviewing for a job as a lumberjack!) No rings other than wedding ring or college ring No earrings

Inappropriate

Body Language

  Be conscious of posture while standing and sitting.

 Sit up straight and lean slightly forward to show interest.

Avoid "closed" body language.

  Crossed arms and clenched fists show defensiveness and tension; it is the universal sign of unfriendliness Crossing your ankle over your knee with hands locked behind your head can be interpreted as the "rebel without a cause" look; it can make you look unruly or difficult to work with.

Instead, sit with your ankles crossed or feet flat on the floor and use open hand gestures which suggest friendliness.

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Do not fidget

(It is a telltale sign of nerves.) Playing with hands Twisting hair "If you can't handle stress in a job interview, how can you handle it in the job?"

 Make eye contact (Do not look at the ground or above the interviewer’s head.) Disinterest Lack of confidence Lying Avoid “Stalker Stare”

Other Pitfalls

 Talking too much  Lack of knowledge about company or position  Over-inflated ego  Appearing overly confident  Inquiring about compensation too early in the process

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