1. Pre-Interview Workshop
Make it a Success!

2. Agenda for Interview Day
Come dressed to you class
Teacher takes attendance then walk to the Career Center
Come in and sit-two per table, the rest in the back tables
Before the we start the workshop: Introduce yourself, firm handshake
8 minute Interview - 5 minute evaluation
Present your portfolio

3. Presentation-First Impressions
Dressed Appropriately
Have a good night sleep
Be Clean
Less is more
Enter the room
Confidently

4. Dressed Appropriately

7. IRON YOUR CLOTHES & POLISH YOUR SHOES
Ladies
Gentlemen
Nothing too…
Low
Short
Tight
No loud colors or too trendy
No Uggs, sandals or stilettos
No…
T-shirts
Sneakers
Sweatshirts
Baggy pants
IRON YOUR CLOTHES & POLISH YOUR SHOES

8. Be Clean Wash your hair Brush your teeth Cut your nails
Brush your hair

9. Less is MORE!
Perfume/Cologne
Make-up
Jewelry
No Hickies!

10. Body Language Firm handshake Speak clearly—yes/yeah
Don’t swing your legs, tap your feet or play with your hair
Sit up straight and keep good posture
Keep your hand in lap

11. Start strong, stay strong, end strong!
Your Answers
Answer in complete sentences
Pay attention to your tone of voice
Make eye contact but don’t stare
Start strong, stay strong, end strong!

12. Your Portfolio Table of Context Cover Letter Resume Transcript
Letter of Recommendation
Community Service
Awards/Certificates

13. Make sure you Thank your interviewer Smile Shake their hand
After the Interview
Make sure you Thank your interviewer
Smile
Shake their hand
Send them a Thank Card