Interview Skills

Cooperative Learning Groups

• Small groups of 3 – 4

• Research your area of Interviewing Skills

• Record your findings on paper

• All Members will turn this in (you need 10 facts EACH)

• Use at least 3 different sources (websites)

• Check credibility – no Wikipedia

• Report your findings to your group, then the class

Cooperative Learning Groups

I can research various interview skills.

1. Posture / Body language

2. Non-verbal behavior

3. Do’s & Don’ts for Men’s dress

4. Do’s & Don’ts for Women’s dress

5. General Grooming Tips

6. Any other General Interviewing Tips

Posture / Body Language

• Sit up straight

• Don’t slouch

• No fidgeting, relax

• Smile, show emotion

• Strong eye contact

• Firm handshake

• Keep feet flat, rested

• Be calm

• Rest your hands

• Good First Impression

• Keep good distance

• Show confidence

• Sit once invited to

• Speak clear, in control

• Walk with them, not behind

• Show emotion

Non-verbal Behavior

• Don’t slouch

• Dress professionally

• Make eye contact

• Bring Resumes!

• Observe personal space

• Firm handshake

• No chewing gum

• Don’t fidget, play w/ hair

• Be confident

• Good posture, energy

• Avoid looking around

• Be polite, listen carefully

• No phones/music !!!

• SMILE!

Men’s Dress/Attire

• Dark color suit, formal

• Match belt, shoes, socks

• Clean facial hair, neat hair

• Briefcase or portfolio

• Light cologne

• No power colors, bold

• No jeans, sweats, tees

• Dress up!

• Clean, polished dress shoes

• No visible tattoos or body piercings

• Conservative colors

• No sneakers/sandals

• Clean cut hair style

• Clean, ironed clothes

• Light jewelry, not too much

• Windsor know for ties

Women’s Dress/Attire

• Dark pants suit

• Formal/professional

• Light makeup/jewelry

• Button-up shirts

• No sandals

• No jeans, t-shirts

• Not too much skin

• Plan outfit ahead of time

• Solid colors, natural

• Clothes that fit well

• Good hygiene, hair

• Dark colors, no neon

• Limited jewelry

• Dress to job level

• Minimum accessories

• No wrinkled clothing

General Grooming Tips

• Bathed, clean, neat

• Fresh breath

• Dress for success

• Smell good

• Keep hair out of face

• No piercings/tattoos

• Good, clean haircut

• Clean, shined shoes

• Trendy hairstyles

• Good personal hygiene!!!

• Light perfume, cologne

• Neutral colors

• Clean, ironed, well-fitting clothing

• Light makeup

• No trendy styles

• Pick clothes in advance

• Nice hands, clean nails

General Interviewing Tips

• Research company!!!

• Practice answering questions

• Good first impression

• Don’t talk too much

• Show up early, not on time

• Don’t get off subject

• Ask questions

• Be positive!

• Clean up social media

• Dress for success

• Don’t lie, be honest

• Don’t interrupt

• Good body language

• Turn phones off!

• Plan ahead

• Follow up on the interview!

Remember!!

• Seven seconds

• Don’t take away from your first impression

Exit SlipYour Exit Slip is on Edmodo

• 1) If you were going to a job interview, what would your

exact outfit consist of? Be specific and discuss each item

of clothing you would wear.

• 2) What are three things you need to remember to do, or

not to do, during a job interview?