Interview Etiquette

What to wear when job hunting? What you wear is very important! You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

First: What NOT to wear Hats or caps Strange hair styles Sunglasses Hair rollers Heavy makeup Lots of jewelry (example huge earrings and necklaces) Sportswear (shorts, stretch pants, sweat suits, tank tops, t-shirts)

First: What NOT to wear Mini skirts or short dresses Jeans Sandals or flip flops Tube or halter tops Long or dirty fingernails Very tight pants Boots (unless covered by your pants)

What should you wear? A good thing to keep in mind is that the way you dress when going to a party, the park or to the mall is NOT the way to dress when job hunting!

Young Women A nice dress or a skirt or slacks A nice shirt (no low cuts) Dress shoes Minimum makeup and jewelry

Young Men Nice shirt (no bright colors) Slacks (black, brown, tan, gray, or navy) Dress shoes

Quiz!!!

Use your own paper! 1.Why is your appearance so important at an interview? 2.List 3 types of clothing you should not wear to an interview.

3.If you were interviewing for a job as a manager in a local restaurant, describe what you would wear to the interview: 4.If you were interviewing for a bussing job in a local restaurant, describe what clothing you would wear to the interview:

5. Besides correct clothing, what else is important for a good appearance when going to an interview? List 5 items.

Interview Review 1. Why do you want to work for this company? – A. I chose your company because I need a job. – B. I think this will be a good chance for me. – C. I chose your company because it is close to my home. – D. My parents said I have to get a job.

Interview Review 2. What is the right way to ask, “How much money will I be making?” – A. May I ask about the salary? – B. How much do you pay? – C. How much am I going to make?

Interview Review 3. If an interviewer says that they will reach you later and let you know if you are hired, what is the correct answer from you? – A. Did I get the job? – B. Am I hired or not? – C. When can I expect to hear from you?

Interview Review 4. What is the correct way to come to an interview? – A. Bring all of your close friends. – B. Bring your family. – C. Come with your boyfriend or girlfriend. – D. Come alone.