Recommended  Collared shirts for boys  Dress pants or khaki’s for boys  Blouses or shirts for girls (no low cut blouses)  Dress pants, khaki’s or skirts for girls.  Comfortable shoes Not Recommended  Jeans  T-shirts  Tennis shoes  Flip-Flops  Anything that isn’t SMS Dress Code If you do not have dress clothes/shoes to wear, talk to your School Social Worker. There are community resources available!

 Make sure you have: ◦ clean and polished conservative dress shoes ◦ well-groomed hair ◦ well-brushed teeth and fresh breath ◦ minimal jewelry

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 Make a professional impression.  Smile and introduce yourself.  Maintain eye contact and listening skills.  Record the answers to your questions!  Thank each representative before you leave.

Plan the questions you will ask  What does an average day look like?  What skills are needed in applicants?  Characteristics of a successful employee?  Are college degrees important? ◦ Which ones?  Which courses do you suggest?

 What positions exist within your organization?  Does your company hire year round?  What percent of applicants are hired?  What is the retention rate?

 What changes do you expect?  How important are people skills?  What skills are valued greatly?  What’s the starting salary for beginners?  Are there any in-school preparations?

 What is unique about your organization?  Is your work place team-oriented?  What is a typical day like?  Describe your dress code?

 W4SogHXhI W4SogHXhI  Name at least 5 things that the interviewee did right.

 DsOqh2p2k&feature=related DsOqh2p2k&feature=related  Name at least 5 things that the interviewee did wrong.

 Break into pairs and conduct mock interviews. (as time allows)