How To Convey Professionalism In An Interview

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How To Convey Professionalism In An Interview

• By Alex Basham

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Why Are We Here?

• To Learn How To Walk Into An Interview Situation
  With Confidence, Fidelity, and Professionalism.

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Agenda

• How To Prepare For The Interview
• How To Choose Your Attire For The Interview
• How To Conduct Yourself During An Interview
• Tips On What You Should Ask During An Interview
• Follow-Up Procedures For After The Interview

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Preparations Before The Interview

• Never Wing It Map Out Your Destination So As To
  Not Be Late. (Use MapQuest.com, Etc.)
• Get There About 10-15 Min. Early
• Know The Interviewing Company, Go To Their Web
  Site, (If Applicable)
• Have Several Hard Copies Of Your Resume To Bring
  With You To The Interview
• Double Check Dates Of Employment And Salary Wages
  Before Going To The Interview

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Interview Attire

• Men
• Wear A Dark Conservative Suit
• If Possible, A Tailored Jacket Would Fit Best,
  And Makes You Look The Best You Can
• Polished Professional Shoes (Mint Condition)
• Always Wear Socks!
• Tie To Dress Up, Tie-less To Dress Down
  (Depending On Circumstance)
• Keep Facial Hair Neatly Trimmed
• Nice Haircut And Clean Shaven Face Goes Along Way
• ABSOLUTLY NO COLOGNE!!

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Interview Attire (cont.)

• Women
• Womans Suit, No Tie
• A Dress Can Take The Place Of A Suit
• Wear A Slip With Your Dress
• Avoid Flashy Colors, Bold Prints Or Clanking
  Jewelry
• Low Heels, NO Streetwalkers
• NO FUZZY Clothing
• NO Cleavage Shirts
• AGAIN NO COLOGNE/PERFUME

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The Interview

• Introduce Yourself With A Strong, Firm Handshake,
  With Good Eye Contact.
• Show Enthusiasm Interest
• Refrain From Using Yes/No Type Answers.
• Answer Questions With Confidence But Not
  Cockiness
• Be Honest
• Speak Clear, And Concise
• Dont Move Around A lot During The Interview
• Dont Chew GUM
• If Youre A Woman, Sit With Your Legs Crossed

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Interview Questions

• Ask Positive Questions About The Company
  Interviewing You.
• Ask About The Team You Would Be Working With.
  (seem excited)
• DO NOT ASK ABOUT SALARY! (dont bring it up)
• Dont Answer Too Personal Questions, They Could
  Be Used Against You.
• Ask About When Would You Be Starting. (again,
  seem excited)
• Make Sure When You Leave The Interviewer They
  Know Your Enthusiastic And Willing To Work.

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Interview (cont.)

• Again, Dont Bring Up Salary
• If They Ask What Salary You Would Like To Meet,
  Dont Answer (answer with a question)
• Dont Talk Too Little Or Too Much
• When Its Over, Make Sure To Shake His/Her Hand
  Again And Make Good Eye Contact And Thank Them
  For Taking Their Time To Interview You.
• Let The Interviewer Know You Will Be Sending A
  Thank You Letter.

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Follow-Ups

• Since You Already Told The Interviewer You Were
  Sending A Thank You Letter, Make Sure You Do.
• Even If Its The Same Day, Send One Anyway, Might
  Even Look Better Sending It The First Day
• Thank The Interviewer For Taking His Time Out Of
  His Busy Day, And Interviewing You.
• Tell The Interviewer That You Are Excited To Hear
  Back From Him, And Hopes That You Get To Work
  With The Team

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Summary

• How To Prepare For The Interview
• How To Choose Your Attire For The Interview
• How To Conduct Yourself During An Interview
• Tips On What You Should Ask During An Interview
• Follow-Up Procedures For After The Interview

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Q A

• The Floor Is Open To Any And All Questions
  Pertaining To This Presentation.

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Contact Info.

• Alex Basham
• 4304 Fake Road Dr.
• Knoxville TN, 37920
• Cell 748-1822
• Pager 345-8743
• E-Mail Alex.Basham_at_heehaw.org