2.  A complete application
 Personal appearance
 Answering questions completely
 Consistent work attendance
 Positive attitude and behavior
 Good interpersonal relations
 Completing tasks efficiently

3.  Acknowledge your acceptance.
 Do your homework on the company.
 Prepare your questions.
 Make sure you know how to get to the
interview location
 Coordinate your wardrobe and portfolio.
 Look your best.
 Be 10 minutes early.

4.  The way you dress is the single biggest nonverbal
communication you make about yourself.
 Your dress conveys success, trustworthiness,
intelligence and suitability.
 Lean towards the conservative side of style.
 Avoid loud colors and printed fabrics
 Make sure your clothes are nicely pressed.
 Bring an extra tie, shirt or pantyhose just in case.

5. What should I wear?
I
Don’t
Think
So !!

6.  Conservative 2-piece dark
suit, navy blue or medium to
dark gray.
 Long sleeved blue or white
shirt.
 Silk tie complimenting in color
or style
 Black dress socks
 Dark polished shoes and
matching belt
 Jewelry – No bracelets,
earrings or large rings.

7. Dress for Success

8.  Dark conservative suit. Two
piece 1 or 2 button jacket
and knee length skirt.
 White or light colored long
sleeved blouse that is not
low cut or sheer.
 Black well polished shoes
with 1 to 1½ inch heels.
 Natural tone or sheer black
pantyhose.
 Limited conservative jewelry.

9. Dress for Success

10. Do’s Don’ts
Make frequent eye contact Slouch
Smile
Cross you arms
Take notes
Tap your feet
Smile
Nod frequently Clear your throat
Smile repeatedly
Keep you hands out of your Bite your lips or nails
pocket

11.  The Application
 The Greetings – the handshake, the names
 The Chit – Chat
 The Core – the interviewing questions
 The Questions - Have your questions ready!
 The Close – What happens next?

12. Filling in the Blanks
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13.  Follow Directions.
 Don’t leave any blanks.
 Be neat.
 Be prepared.
 Provide positive information about yourself.
 Avoid negative information about yourself.

14.  Ask for their Business Card.
 Reflect on how your interview
went.
 Write down important discussion
points.
 Write a thank you letter.
 Follow up with a phone call.