1. Preparing for an Interview
Sharon Brown
Preparing for an Interview
Appearance for an Interview
Team 1

2. Proper Female Attire Suit (navy, black, or dark grey)
Sharon Brown
Sharon Brown
Proper Female Attire
Suit (navy, black, or dark grey)
Skirt length (comfortable sitting length)
Coordinated blouse
Conservative shoes
Limited jewelry
Professional hairstyle
Neutral pantyhose
Light make up and perfume
Neatly manicured nails
Portfolio or briefcase

3. Improper Female Attire
Sharon Brown
Improper Female Attire
Flip-flops or sneakers
Bra straps that show
Shorts or jeans
Skirts that are too short
Pants that are too low-rise or too tight
Blouses that are too low cut or too short
Thongs must not show above pants
Excessive piercings
Visible tattoos

4. Proper Male Attire Suit (solid color-navy or dark grey)
Dana Cross
Proper Male Attire
Suit (solid color-navy or dark grey)
Shirt (long sleeve-white or coordinated with the suit)
Belt
Tie
Dark socks
Conservative leather shoes

5. Improper Male Attire Worn-looking or “scruffy” Jeans T-shirts
Dana Cross
Improper Male Attire
Worn-looking or “scruffy” Jeans
T-shirts
Excessive jewelry

6. Amanda Dutton
Proper Body Language Non-verbal communication such as body language makes up 90% of the message you send while interviewing
Stand to meet manager or person doing interview
While shaking hands, smile and say “Hello”
Posture
Sit upright, back straight (indicates comfort and confidence)
Lean forward slightly (indicates interest)
Establish personal space (at least 20 inches away from interviewer)
Hand position
Rest loosely on lap or table
Legs A
At rest-cross legs at ankles, or place both feet flat on floor with legs together
Eye contact
Direct, do not stare
If more than one interviewer make direct eye contact with each person

7. Proper Body Language (continued)
Amanda Dutton
Proper Body Language (continued)
Voice delivery
Use proper grammar
Speak clearly with good tone and volume
Be articulate
Vary pitches at times for emphasis
Take a breath before answering questions
Laughing with them is acceptable
Smile while talking
“Goodbye” handshake should be as confident as “Hello” handshake
Smile when saying goodbye
Thank them
Maintain confidence, posture, and smile until entering your car (you never know who may be watching)

8. Improper Body Language
Amanda Dutton
Improper Body Language
Posture
Do not slouch (appears sloppy and careless)
Do not sit on edge of chair (indicates nervousness)
Hand position
Keep hands away from face
Avoid “fiddling” (curling hair, playing with jewelry, etc…)
Arms
Avoid folding (shows defensiveness and unapproachability)
Legs
Avoid constant movement and shaking of feet (portrays nervousness and is distracting)
Eye contact
Do not stare
Voice delivery
Avoid slurring words together
Avoid monotone
Avoid bursts of laughter

9. Hair—Do’s & Don’ts Wash your hair the night before (it will save time)
Kelley Breece
Hair—Do’s & Don’ts
Wash your hair the night before (it will save time)
If you have long hair, pull it back
Do not wear a hat
Avoid flashy hair accessories
Keep hair out of your face

10. Make-up—Do’s & Don’ts Face Lips Eyes Cheeks
Kelley Breece
Make-up—Do’s & Don’ts
Face
Concealer or loose powder (apply lightly)
Lips
Lipstick
Avoid lip gloss
Eyes
Neutral color shadows (use conservatively)
Mascara (sparingly)
Eye liner (thin layer)
Cheeks
Light blush

11. Sarah Deskins
The Job Interview
Your manner of dress shows not only respect for the interviewer, but also that you can blend with the culture of the company
Research the company online and/or through social media
Vogel, R. (2012). How to Dress for a Job Interview for Men. Retrieved 9 23, 2012, from eHow.com:

12. The Job Interview Visit the day before the interview
Sarah Deskins
The Job Interview
Visit the day before the interview
Walk around the lobby, if possible, to see how they are dressed
Get a glimpse of how they look and dress
Vogel, R. (2012). How to Dress for a Job Interview for Men. Retrieved 9 23, 2012, from eHow.com:

13. Thank you for taking the time to view our presentation
Thank you for taking the time to view our presentation. We hope you enjoyed it and found some valuable tips. Best wishes on your futures! ~Team One~
Team members: Kelley Breece, Sharon Brown, Dana Cross, Sarah Deskins, and Amanda Dutton