3. First impressions count!

4.  Limited to one page  Use a simple font  Proofread for misspelled words  Ensure all contact information is correct  Use white space

5. YOUR CELL PHONE MESSAGE SYSTEM STARTS "YO BABY, TALK TO ME!" YOUR e-MAIL ADDRESS IS: sexybabe@hotmail.com

7.  Confirm the location/time of the Interview  Research information to gain knowledge of the potential employer/company  Prepare questions to ask the interviewer(s)  Ensure your clothing (AND footwear) is clean, pressed and appropriate for the industry  Groom hair/nails  Take pen and paper for notes

8.  Brief Introduction  Interviewer  Company  Candidate Questions  Interview Questions  Interviewer Wrap Up  Candidate Questions

9. An interview technique where past behaviors predict future performance

10.  S/T – Situation or Task  A – Action  R – Result(s)

11. AND ACTION!

12. Would you hire this interviewee? Why or why not?

13.  Don't make negative comments about previous employers/professors/others  Don't falsify application materials or answers  Don't give the impression you are only interested in an organization because of its geographic location  Don't ask about salary/benefits until the subject is brought up by the interviewer  Don't go to extremes with your posture

14.  Don't chew gum or smell like smoke  Don't make the interviewer guess the type of work you are interested in  Don't take cell phone calls  Don't call the interviewer by their first name

15. AND ACTION!

16. You'll want to hire this interviewee!

17.  Dress Appropriately for the Industry  Err on the side of being conservative  Personal grooming/cleanliness should be impeccable  Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the interview  Offer a Firm Handshake  Maintain Good Eye Contact At All Times  Be Honest and Be Yourself  Exhibit a Positive Attitude  Behave like someone you would want to work with

18.  Give me an example of a problem you faced on the job, and tell me how you solved it?  Tell me about a situation in which you had to deal with an upset customer/co-worker/peer.  Describe a time when you were faced with problems at work/school that tested your coping skills. What did you do?

19.  Ask for Clarification if You Don't Understand a Question  Respond to questions and back up your statements about yourself with specific examples whenever possible  Be thorough in your responses, while being concise in your wording

20.  Ask any relevant remaining questions you may have  Obtain timeline to expect response from interviewer  Understand "next steps" in the process  Thank the interviewer for their time and leave promptly

21.  Reflect on what you learned during the interview and make notes with any follow-up questions should you be offered the job.  Send an electronic or written thank you note to the interviewer promptly