Interviewing

• Arrive 10 minutes early
• Firm Handshake
• Watch your nervous habits (Verbal-slang, filler words, profanity and Non-verbal, posture, enthusiasm, hand gestures)
• Establish Eye-contact with all interviewers
• Smile, Be yourself! The interviewer is nervous too
• Keep answers professional-no babbling-focus on strengths
• Use the STAR Technique when answering questions

STAR Technique…
Behavioral interviews determine that what you did in the past often predicts what you would do in the same situation in the future

S - Situation
T - Task
A - Action
R - Result

• ALWAYS have questions for the interviewer, not about salary or benefits
• Express your interest and qualifications in a final closing statement
• You may ask about the hiring timeline if they haven't already told you
• Get business cards and shake hands again, thanking them for there time
• Send an email thank you and a formal thank you after the interview
• Evaluate your performance, what did you do great, what could you improve on next time

Business suits: navy, black or grey, skirts preferred for women

Shirt: long sleeved, button down (for men), light in color, no spaghetti straps (for women), be modest with clevage (women)

Ties: reach to your belt line. Best choices are solid, stripes or small patterns, no more than three colors

Shoes: Leather, black or brown, lace-up (for men), 1-2 inch heel (for women)close toe and heel, shiny

Socks: Dark color matches suit, long enough not to show skin when legs are crossed

Belt vs. Suspenders: One or the other, do not wear both, belt should be leather

Facial hair: Should be well groomed

Jewelry, make-up and nail polish: conservative color and minimal, one or two pieces, only one earring per ear.

Men: Blazer or casual jacket with dress pants or khakis

Women: Jacket or sweater set with dress pants, dress, or skirt no shorter than three inches above knee

Shirts and sweaters: Button down (for men), short or long sleeved, tucked in, no tie required, polo-type, crew neck sweaters, cardigans

Socks: Dark color, long enough not to show skin when legs are crossed

Shoes: leather loafers, oxfords, boots (for men), pumps, slides, mules, conservative sandals (for women)

Dresses: Straps should be at least one inch wide, length no more than three inches above knee

Facial hair: Should be well groomed

Pants: dockers, khakis

Skirts: casual cut, no more than three inches above the knee

Shirts: short or long sleeve shirt, button up, polo, no t-shirts

Shoes: loafers or lace ups, no athletic-type shoes