Appropriate Clothing for an Interview

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Appropriate Clothing for an Interview
What do I wear to my Interview?

• Clothing needs to be professional in appearance.
• Clothing needs to be clean and wrinkle-free.
• Clothing needs to be conservative.

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How Do I Behave in an Interview?

• Do not chew gum, smoke, or eat during the
  interview.
• Try and control nervous movements.
• Be pleasant in all conversation.
• Remember, the interview begins
• the moment you enter the work
• place and ends when you leave.
• Be professional and mature!
• Be positive.

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Grooming is Very Important

• Dress conservatively.
• Make sure your hair (beard) is cut neatly
  styled.
• Be conservative, use cologne and after-shave
  sparingly.

Good hygiene appearance speak for themselves!
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During Your Interview, You Should...

• Bring extra copies of your resume.
• Wait until you are asked to be seated.
• Speak in full sentences.
• Keep direct eye contact.
• Pay attention.
• Be familiar with the business of the perspective
  employer.
• Be early to your interview. NEVER be late!

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Formal Interview VersesInformal Interview
Formal Interview Usually a serious one-on-one
discussion.
Informal Interview Probably a one-to-one, but
generally a little more relaxed.
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Panel Interview Verses Group Interview
The Applicant
The Interviewer
The Panel
The Applicants
Panel Interview Several people take turns
asking questions of you.
Group Interview One person who interviews a
small group of applicants.
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The Follow-Up Letter

• It should contain
• 1. Appreciation for the interviewers time and
  interest in your application.
• 2. A reminder that you are enthusiastic and
  ready to begin work.
• 3. Your phone number and times when you can be
  reached.