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

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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?