Interview Tips……

1. Dress appropriately and professionally—better to overdress than underdress
2. Hair should be neat and stylish
3. Be sure of your directions and plan to arrive ten to fifteen minutes early
4. Turn off your cell phone or pager
5. Be friendly, confident, and enthusiastic
6. Give a firm hand shake to your interviewer
7. Wait to be seated until a chair is offered by your interviewer
8. Have good posture and eye contact
9. Be aware of your body language and try to look relaxed
10. Use good grammar and speak clearly and avoid “uhs”, “you know”, and slang
11. Carry extra resumes, reference information, etc. in a folder or portfolio
12. Have pen and paper ready to jot down a few notes
13. Be prepared to describe your skills, training, achievements and what you liked about past positions and briefly explain why you left
14. Think of some good questions to ask your interviewer and be a good listener
15. Indicate your level of interest in the position and thank your interviewer for considering you for the position

Things that make a poor impression….

1. Heavy perfume
2. Body odor or smoke odor
3. Too much makeup/eye shadow
4. Dirty hair or fingernails
5. Extreme nail length or colors
6. More than one earring per ear, brow rings, nose rings/studs, tongue rings, etc.
7. Low cut or see through clothing or dressing too casual
8. Using bad language
9. Speaking negatively about past employers