1. Interviews
Get the job!

2. Preparing for the Interview
Research the company
Practice
Prepare 3 questions to ask about the job/company
Know where you are going
Bring copies of your resume, pen, and paper.
Turn off your cellphone.

3. Dressing for success
Do’s for Males
Do’s for Females
Dress conservatively — a pair of slacks, button down shirt, tie and sports coat or a suit (when necessary) are preferred. Most times, a shirt and tie are adequate.
Dress shoes, not sneakers, are best.
Wear clean clothes without wrinkles.
Your appearance should be clean and neat.
Dress conservatively and modestly. A nice dress skirt and blouse or a pair of slacks and a blouse with a
blazer are preferred. Closed-toe shoes are best.
Hemlines should be appropriate – no more than three inches above the knees.
If you wear pantyhose, neutral colors are preferable.
Limit the amount of jewelry worn.
Your appearance should be clean and neat.

4. Dressing for success – Do not!
1. Wearing wild nail polish or nails with designs.
2. Wearing jewelry that jangles or is distracting.
3. Open toed or run-down shoes or sneakers.
4. Short or tight skirts.
5. Strong cologne or perfume.

5. Getting to the Interview
If unable to make it - call to reschedule as soon as possible
Rehearse your route
Arrive 15 minutes early
Check yourself in the restroom
Review your materials
Be respectful and courteous to the “gate keeper”

6. Other First Impressions
Maintain eye contact
Give a firm
Appear upbeat and confident
Don’t sit until your asked
Sit up and forward
Smile

7. The Interview Opening Be prepared to engage in limited small talk
Be prepared to give a 60 ad about yourself
Be prepared to mention some facts about the company
how you can help the company?
If you wish to take notes, ask if that’s okay first.

8. Responding to Questions
Take a moment to formulate your answers
Be brief, but complete
Provide concrete examples that demonstrate your skills
Answer should be relevant
When asked about a challenge or weakness – be honest

9. Interview Don’ts Don’t have your cell phone visible
Don’t eat, chew gum or bring your own beverage to the interview
Don’t be rude
Don’t ask about salary

10. Asking Questions 3 questions! Bring your research into your questions
Show you are thinking about your future
Ask for clarification about something already discussed

11. Illegal Questions Illegal questions are discriminatory
Age, gender, church affiliation, marriage, children, etc.
You don’t have to answer
Ask how it pertains to the job
Answer the question directly

12. After the Interview Thank interview directly for their time
Write and send a thank you note within 48 hours of the interview
You can type, hand write or your thanks
Directly reference items you discussed

13. Homework
2 job applications - paper!
Due on Monday!
Must be completed.

14. Common interview questions
Tell me about yourself.
What does teamwork mean?
What qualifications do you possess to work in this position?
Do you enjoy working in a group or independently?
What are your goals for the next five years?
In what school activities have you participated? Which do you enjoy most?
Do you participate in after-school activities? If so, describe them.
What motivates you?
What are your greatest strengths? What are your biggest challenges?
What do you think it takes to be successful in your work?
What kind of projects, events, or assignments interest and excite you?
Give me an example of a time when you had to apply good judgment in a challenging situation.
Tell me about your current (or last) job. What are the reasons you are leaving (or left)?

15. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc!
“If I’m an employer, and it’s legal, and I’m about to make a major investment in someone that I’ll have to work all day with, I’ll use it,” said “gugie.” Puneet Thiara agreed with her: “Any candidate worth considering should be smart enough to set their privacy settings in order to hide all content from any potential employer. Anything a competent HR staff can find via google search is fair game.”

16. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc!

17. What not to share
“There was info about candidate drinking or using drugs – 48 percent”
Drinking ( even after you 21), drugs of any kind!

18. What not to share
“There was info about candidate drinking or using drugs – 48 percent”
Drinking ( even after you 21), drugs of any kind!

19. What not to share:
Candidate bad mouthed previous employer – 33 percent

20. What not to share:
Provocative/inappropriate Photos

21. What not to share:
Candidate had poor communication skills – 30 percent

22. What not to share:
Candidate made discriminatory comments related to race, gender, religion, etc. – 28 percent

23. Lying about qualifications

24. Even if you have the job, be careful!

25. Hirable?

26. What to do: Google yourself!
View all of you profiles/accounts publicly
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