THE INTERVIEW …. Its the big day and what do

you wear and how do you act?

You want to shine like a new penny

1. What type of job are you applying for?

2. What do the other people that work there wear?

3. Do you wear what they wear for your interview?

WHAT NOT TO WEAR!!!

Holey jeans

Skulls not a good idea

Beanies are too casual

Sandals and

shorts good for

the beach

Too much design

The CONSERVATIVE look…

TRENDY and CASUAL… Hot or Not?

Piercings and body art … wear it or hide it?

Hair ?…..

Makeup and jewelry….

Will they remember you or your makeup?

Making your 1st impression…

• The next set of slides show how to make a good first impression.

• Notice the body language

The Clock Starts As Soon As You Walk In The Door!!!

You're always being sized up by everyone during a job interview. The evaluation starts the instant you step into the office. Project confidence by keeping

your head up and shoulders back. When introduced, offer a firm handshake and look people directly in

the eye.

Always Maintain Eye ContactWhen speaking. This says you're

confident, prepared and engaged in the conversation. If you're speaking

to more than one person, glance quickly around the room and return

to the person who asked the question. Don't stare at anyone!

RelaxSit in a relaxed manner, but don't slouch or appear slovenly. Everyone knows what's on the line during an interview, and a relaxed

manner suggests confidence. But don't kick back, because that undercuts your stated

interest in the job opportunity.

Point Your BodyFace the interviewer directly and point your knees and feet in his

direction. This suggests that you're alert, focused and

interested in what's being said.

Fidgeting Is DeathDon't play with your hair, bite your nails, wiggle

your feet or endlessly click a ballpoint pen. Fidgeting suggests a lack of confidence and focus. Turn off your cell phone, because you

don't want it ringing during the interview.

An Engaging GesturePressing your fingers together to form a

steeple suggests attentiveness and thought. But be careful not to overdo it or

to "steeple" your fingers at an inappropriate time. Doing so might

suggest, "You're no match for my demonic talents and burning ambition, interviewer

slug, and I'll soon have your job."

Too Breezy And RelaxedTipping your chair back suggests that you're over-confident and perhaps disdainful of the

interviewer. Instead, lean forward at key points of the interview to show that you're eager and engaged. But don't overdo it. Leaning forward

throughout the interview may suggest that you're the lean, hungry type, ready to devour anyone

who gets in your way.

Recent graduates are often so happy about being hired they don't think about negotiating their salary and benefits. Not only can they negotiate, they should. Here are some tips.

Turn The TablesIf a potential employer asks you

what kind of salary to expect, ask what has been budgeted for the

position and go from there. The idea is to always to have the employer

make the first offer. If you absolutely must answer, be as vague as

possible. Answer with something like "I'm currently making in the low six

figures."

Know ThyselfDon't simply ask for money.

Before entering into a negotiation, you should calculate

both the salary you'd like and the bare minimum amount

you're willing to accept. The range between that high and low

number will provide you with what experienced negotiators

call a "zone of possible agreement."

Honesty Is The Best PolicyNo matter what, never, ever lie about

your salary. All you will manage to gain is a reputation for dishonesty.