1. Before, During, and After
Job Interview
Before, During, and After

2. BE PREPARED
The best way to settle your nervousness about an upcoming interview is to be prepared. Doing your homework will boost your confidence and help you make a good impression. Consider taking these steps:
Research the Company
Practice Common Interview Questions
Plan What to Wear
Check Your Manners and Body Language
Take the Essentials
Follow-Up

3. Know the Company Ownership History and How Long in Business
Size and Number of Employees
Specialties or Focus

4. Practice Makes Perfect
Top 5 Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself
What are your hobbies or extra curricular activities?
What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Why should I hire your?

5. Your On-Line Image
Do an on-line search of your name to see what images and information comes up.
Create a professional online identity. Join groups such as LinkedIn and create an online portfolio using work samples to market yourself.
Clean up your online identity. Don’t list personal information or post comments, photos or videos that you would not want an employer to see. Remove swear words, complaints about previous employers and any discriminatory comments.

6. What to Wear
Although most workers in trade or technical fields don’t wear suits to work, it is important to dress appropriately for the job interview. A good rule of thumb is to dress one level up from what is typical on the job. In most cases business casual is a safe bet. Also remember that being overdressed is always better than being too casual.

7. What to Wear: FEMALE Business Casual Business Professional
SHIRT: Blouse, basic top w/conservative neck-line
Add-ons: sweater or jacket
PANTS: Khaki or dark pant
Finger-tip length skirt
SHOES: Flat or low-heel dress shoe
Business Professional
SUIT: Conservative with pant or skirt
SHOE: low-heel dress shoe
REMEMBER:
Avoid clothing that is too tight or to short.
No excessive perfume, make-up or jewelry

8. What to Wear: MALES Business Casual Business Professional
SHIRT: Dress or Polo shirt w/a collar PANTS: Khaki, trouser or dress jean SHOES: Dress or casual loafer
SUIT: Conservative SHIRT: Dress w/tie SHOES: Dress
REMEMBER:
Underwear should not be showing
Shirts are tucked in
Wear a belt
No big chains

9. What to Wear EXTRAs Cover up tattoos
Remove facial and tongue piercings
Personal grooming is a MUST
Beards and facial hair should be well-trimmed; long hair should be pulled back
Nails and hands should be neat and clean
No excessive jewelry
Be aware that colorful hair may not be considered professional
Avoid wearing to much make-up

10. Make a Great 1st Impression
During the Interview
Make a Great 1st Impression

11. Your Presentation Manners Body Language
Be nice to everyone who greets you. No Gum Turn off cell phones Wait to be ask to be seated. Firm handshake at the beginning and end of interview.
Stand-up straight Sit-up straight Maintain eye contact Avoid using words such as “like”, “yeah”, “um”, “you know”….

12. Take the Essentials
Contact Information – Name of Interviewer and Phone Number
Resume and References
Pen and Paper
ID and Social Security Card
Certifications

13. What to Ask What is a typical day like in this position?
Who will I work with? Who do I report to?
What would I have to do to be successful in this position?
What is the career path associated with this position?
When do you expect to make a hiring decision?

14. Completing the Process
After the Interview
Completing the Process

15. FOLLOW-UP Make notes about the interview Assess how you did
Write a thank-you letter
Call after 10 days to check on status
Do NOT keep calling

16. Saying Thank You Send a thank you note within one day of the interview
Be sure to proof the letter for spelling and grammar errors.