“How do you unload a 747 full of Jelly Beans?” Interviews: Winners & Losers “Blame it on my roots, I showed in boots, and ruined….” (Earl Bud Lee, Dewayne Blackwell)

Overview Attire Preparation What to Ask Follow-up

Winning Attire Suit – best scenario How badly do you want the job? Research Company – what are they wearing? Basic Interview Attire Suit – best scenario Why? How badly do you want the job? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/49891508341924607/ Subtle Stalking allowed Google images Parking Lot Duty Other suggestions?

Preparation (2) Study Company (1) Attire How? How do you unload a 747 full of jelly beans? (2) Study Company (1) Attire How? Website, Articles, Awards, Press Who works there? Local, Regional, State, National organizations Wear the attire & shoes in advance Career Closet

Preparation “How do you unload a 747 full of jelly beans?” (3) Study Job Description What skills do they have listed first? How does your experience match-up? (4) Create Your ‘stories’ 3 stories, action verbs, practice out loud https://www.themuse.com/advice/185-powerful- verbs-that-will-make-your-resume-awesome

What to Ask When You Want to WIN ‘No Win’ Questions Winning Questions My Pay My Raises My Sick-Leave My Promotions My PTO Industry Trends What traits will the ideal candidate possess? What would make you pick this company over the competition?

Follow-up “No Win” Actions Winning Actions Wait for a knock at your door with the $100,000 sign-on bonus Get business card Spelling of name and correct title Write a Thank You Note Hand-written same day Include…. (article, contact, etc.)

“How do you unload a 747 full of Jelly Beans?” Interviews: Winners & Losers “Blame it on my roots, I showed in boots, and ruined….” (Earl Bud Lee, Dewayne Blackwell)