The Job Interview
Appearance Counts “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
What’s His Job? A. Doctor B. Lawyer C. Tattoo Artist D. Bus Driver
What’s Her Job? A. Exotic Dancer B. Lawyer C. Mechanic D. Librarian
What’s His Job? A. Animal Control B. Teacher C. Sheriff D. Chef
What’s Her Job? A. Lawyer B. Secretary C. Nurse D. P.E. teacher
What’s His Job? A. Principal B. Teacher C. Cab Driver D. Mechanic
What’s Her Job? A. Child Care B. Secretary C. Exotic Dancer D. Police Officer
What’s His Job? A. Lawyer B. Teacher C. Model D. Carpenter
What’s Her Job? A. Maid B. Secretary C. Exotic Dancer D. Chef
What’s His Job? A. Police Officer B. Wrestler C. Model D. Carpenter
What’s Her Job? A. Lawyer B. Secretary C. Bus Driver D. Chef
What’s His Job? A. Police Officer B. Doctor C. Model D. Painter
Table Talk What made it easy to guess the jobs of the people you just saw?
What’s His Job? A. Police Officer B. Doctor C. Model D. Tattoo Artist
What’s His Job? A. Dentist B. Secretary C. Bus Driver D. Lawyer
What’s Her Job? A. Truck Driver B. Secretary C. Bus Driver D. Tattoo Artist
What’s His Job? A. Sheriff B. Drug Dealer C. Cab Driver D. Dentist
What’s His Job? A. Rapper B. Lawyer C. Cab Driver D. Pastor
What’s Her Job? A. Bus Driver B. Legal Secretary C. Exotic Dancer D. Custodian
What’s His Job? A. Business Owner B. Teacher C. Bus Driver D. Rapper
What’s His Job? A. Circus Performer B. Teacher C. Clown D. Life Guard
What’s His Job? A. Male Dancer B. Teacher C. Contractor D. Nurse
Table Talk What made it difficult to guess the jobs of the people you just saw?
What do you notice first?
If you were a man I’d punch you
What do you notice first?
Percent of Employers Negatively Influenced by:
Tip # 1: Dress for Success
Tip # 2: Arrive Ten Minutes Early
Tip # 3: Greet the Receptionist
Tip # 4: Firm Handshake Successful Handshakes: show you can be trusted show you are committed create a successful first impression
Tip # 4: Firm Handshake Tips for Handshakes: don’t be afraid to initiate the handshake firm handshake vs. “dead fish” smile maintain eye contact continue shaking until the end of the greeting
Tip # 5: Introduce Yourself Pleased to meet you, Mr. Smith. I am John Q. Student.
Tip # 6: Bring Important Documents
Tip # 7: Sit up Straight
Tip # 8: Use correct grammar Umm..yeah, I have experience in uhhh sales. Ain’t that what you asked? Nah?
What Interviewers Notice
Tip # 9: Short, Sweet, to the Point It all started when I was three years old…then when I turned six, I…but it wasn’t until I turned 13 that realized…actually, by the time I was 17 I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up…did I already tell you about….now that I’m 33, I have discovered that… %^&*(
Tip # 10: Ask questions at the end Does this company offer ongoing education or training? What do you enjoy most about working here? What are the main responsibilities of the position? What are the traits and skills of your most successful employees?
Tip # 11: Thank the Interviewer Thank you for the interview. I look forward to hearing from you.
10 Common Interview Bloopers 1.Poor handshake 2.Talking too much 3.Negative comments about past employers/managers 4.Showing up late or too early 5.Treating the receptionist rudely 6.Asking about benefits, vacation time, or pay 7.Not preparing for the interview (researching the company) 8.Verbal ticks (“umm,” “like,” “you know”) 9.Not enough or too much eye contact 10.Failure to match communication style (if the interviewer is all business, don’t joke with him)