1. The Job Interview

2. Appearance Counts
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”

3. What do you notice first?

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If you were a man
I’d punch you

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14. Percent of Employers Negatively Influenced by:

15. Tip # 1: Dress for Success

16. Tip # 1: Dress for Success

17. Tip # 2: Arrive Ten Minutes Early

18. Tip # 3: Greet the Receptionist

19. Successful Handshakes:
Tip # 4: Firm Handshake
Successful Handshakes:
show you can be trusted
show you are committed
create a successful first impression

20. 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

21. Tip # 5: Introduce Yourself
Pleased to meet you, Mr. Smith.
I am John Q. Student.

22. Tip # 6: Bring Important Documents

23. Tip # 7: Sit up Straight

24. Tip # 8: Use correct grammar
Umm..yeah, I have experience in uhhh sales. Ain’t that what you asked? Nah?

25. What Interviewers Notice

26. 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…

27. Tip # 10: Ask questions at the end
Does this company have plans to expand?

28. Tip # 11: Thank the Interviewer
Thank you for the interview. I look forward to hearing from you.
Remember The Interviewer’s Name

29. 10 Common Interview Bloopers
Poor handshake
Talking too much
Negative comments about past employers/managers
Showing up late or too early
Treating the receptionist rudely
Asking about benefits, vacation time, or pay
Not preparing for the interview (researching the company)
Verbal ticks (“umm,” “like,” “you know”)
Not enough or too much eye contact
Failure to match communication style (if the interviewer is all business, don’t joke with him)