Preparing for an InterviewAppearance for an Interview

Team 1

Proper Female Attire

Suit (navy, black, or dark grey) Skirt length (comfortable sitting length) Coordinated blouse Conservative shoes Limited jewelry Professional hairstyle Neutral pantyhose Light make up and perfume Neatly manicured nails Portfolio or briefcase

Sharon Brown

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/a/interviewdress.htm

Improper Female Attire

Flip-flops or sneakers Bra straps that show Shorts or jeans Skirts that are too short Pants that are too low-rise or too tight Blouses that are too low cut or too short Thongs must not show above pants Excessive piercings Visible tattoos

Sharon Brown

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Proper Male Attire

Suit (solid color-navy or dark grey) Shirt (long sleeve-white or coordinated

with the suit) Belt Tie Dark socks Conservative leather shoes

Dana Cross

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/a/interviewdress.htm

Improper Male Attire

Worn-looking or “scruffy” Jeans T-shirts Excessive jewelry

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/a/interviewdress.htm

Dana Cross

Proper Body LanguageNon-verbal communication such as body language makes up 90% of the message you send while interviewing

Stand to meet manager or person doing interview While shaking hands, smile and say “Hello” Posture

› Sit upright, back straight (indicates comfort and confidence)› Lean forward slightly (indicates interest)› Establish personal space (at least 20 inches away from interviewer)

Hand position› Rest loosely on lap or table

Legs A› At rest-cross legs at ankles, or place both feet flat on floor with legs

together Eye contact

› Direct, do not stare› If more than one interviewer make direct eye contact with each

person

Amanda Dutton

http://www.best-job-interview.com/interview-body-language.htmlhttp://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-746-Getting-Hired-The-Interview-Body-Language-Dos-and-Donts/

Proper Body Language(continued)

Voice delivery› Use proper grammar› Speak clearly with good tone and volume› Be articulate› Vary pitches at times for emphasis› Take a breath before answering questions› Laughing with them is acceptable› Smile while talking

“Goodbye” handshake should be as confident as “Hello” handshake

Smile when saying goodbye Thank them Maintain confidence, posture, and smile until entering your

car (you never know who may be watching)

Amanda Dutton

http://www.best-job-interview.com/interview-body-language.htmlhttp://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-746-Getting-Hired-The-Interview-Body-Language-Dos-and-Donts/

Improper Body Language Posture

› Do not slouch (appears sloppy and careless)› Do not sit on edge of chair (indicates nervousness)

Hand position› Keep hands away from face› Avoid “fiddling” (curling hair, playing with jewelry, etc…)

Arms› Avoid folding (shows defensiveness and unapproachability)

Legs› Avoid constant movement and shaking of feet (portrays nervousness and

is distracting) Eye contact

› Do not stare Voice delivery

› Avoid slurring words together› Avoid monotone› Avoid bursts of laughter

Amanda Dutton

http://www.best-job-interview.com/interview-body-language.htmlhttp://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-746-Getting-Hired-The-Interview-Body-Language-Dos-and-Donts/

Hair—Do’s & Don’ts

Wash your hair the night before (it will save time)

If you have long hair, pull it back Do not wear a hat Avoid flashy hair accessories Keep hair out of your face

Kelley Breece

http://www.bellasugar.com/How--Job-Interview-Hair-Makeup-1083269

Make-up—Do’s & Don’ts

Face› Concealer or loose powder (apply lightly)

Lips› Lipstick › Avoid lip gloss

Eyes› Neutral color shadows (use conservatively)› Mascara (sparingly)› Eye liner (thin layer)

Cheeks› Light blush

Kelley Breece

http://www.bellasugar.com/How--Job-Interview-Hair-Makeup-1083269

The Job Interview

Your manner of dress shows not only respect for the interviewer, but also that you can blend with the culture of the company

Research the company online and/or through social media

Sarah Deskins

Vogel, R. (2012). How to Dress for a Job Interview for Men. Retrieved 9 23, 2012, from eHow.com: http://www.ehow.com/how_1372_dress-job-interview.html

The Job Interview

Visit the day before the interview Walk around the lobby, if possible, to

see how they are dressed Get a glimpse of how they look and

dress

Sarah Deskins

Vogel, R. (2012). How to Dress for a Job Interview for Men. Retrieved 9 23, 2012, from eHow.com: http://www.ehow.com/how_1372_dress-job-interview.html

Thank you for taking the time to view our presentation.

We hope you enjoyed it and found some valuable tips.

Best wishes on your futures!~Team One~

Team members: Kelley Breece, Sharon Brown, Dana Cross, Sarah Deskins,

and Amanda Dutton