interview with confidence - women 2015
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Interview with Confidence!
PRESENTED BY:ELIZABETH A. HART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TAILORED FOR SUCCESSMAY 2015
AgendaIntroductionsElements of Professional ImageHow to interview with ConfidenceDressing Professionally – On the Job
Tailored For Success, Inc. 587 Pleasant Street, Malden
Services
Career Closets for Job Seekers
Professional Development Workshops
1:1 Interview CoachingPre-Employment
Post-Employment
Elements of Professional Image WHAT TO WEAR STATEMENT TIES & ACCESSORIES
- Business Suit: not necessary
- Clothing should be in good condition, wrinkle free and work appropriate
- Cover tattoos, avoid perfume
- Simple Jewelry, Shoes shined
- Young men – button down shirt with tasteful pattern; dress pants, shoes
- Young women – dress shirt or sweater; skirt
The Job Interview
Confidence Builders!
- Dress Professionally
- Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the interview
- You are “in the interview” as soon as you walk into the building
- Be courteous to everyone
- Have a firm (but not crushing) handshake
- Be Prepared & Do your research
- Show enthusiasm – know strengths and weaknesses
- Turn off cell phone
- Listen intently
- Ask Questions
- Follow-up
Interview Basics Know the stages of an interview
◦ - introduction◦ - questions◦ - follow-up
Know your Employer
Know the Job Description
Look Sharp. Be Sharp.
Resume
Practice Perfection
Before you Walk
What Not to Wear
Checklist for First Impressions!4 PARTS OF A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION!
1. Personal Appearance Hair Clothing Shoes Accessories
2. It’s all in the Details Making sure clothes fit Shined shoes
3. Preparation Best scenario – week before Night before
4. Body language Smile
Things to remember…..WHAT NOT TO WEAR
- items that are too casual
- hoodies
- rolled up sleeves
- unprofessional shoes
- items that are baggy
- short sleeve shirt
- visible piercings
On the Job Clothing and Grooming Tips for your first 30 days
- Hairstyle – neat and clean
- Personal Hygiene (clean fingernails, etc.)
- Appearance of Clothing (clean, pressed)◦ - Doesn’t have to be new◦ - Choice of clothing/Appropriateness
- Appropriate Shoes (clean, polished)
- Communicate friendliness
- Try to remember names
Questions?