1. Portfolio Day Reminders
Bridgman High School
2015

2. Appropriate Dress Gentlemen
Collared, pressed shirt, and tie
Dark slacks or business suit
Dress shoes and dark socks
Clean shaven/Trimmed facial hair
Hair well-groomed

3. Appropriate Dress Ladies
Skirts – No more than 2 inch above the knee. You should be able to sit with your legs crossed.
Dress slacks (no capris)
Skirt=pantyhose or tights. No bare legs
Blouse/tops – No cleavage
Shoes – flats or modest heels. No flip flops

4. Materials for Interview
2 copies of your resume, cover letter, letters of recommendation and references. (One for you, one for interviewer)
Materials should be in a folder or binder
Order of materials - cover letter, resume, references, letters of recommendation.

5. Cover Letter Tip
For your cover letter, include the address and contact info for an actual business.
Google your “dream job” and include the following:
HR Director (you are not required to use an actual name)
Company
Street Address
City, State Zip
Phone number
address (Ex:

6. The Art of Conversation

7. The Interview Firm handshake Warm greeting – Introduce yourself
Smile, make eye-contact
Sit up straight
Don’t fidget, crack your knuckles, or chew gum!
When you sit down at the table, hand them a copy of your materials and have your copy out so you can follow along.

8. RELAX! Review the interview questions
Take it seriously, but don’t stress out
Be confident in your responses.
Don’t be afraid to take a minute to think before responding.
Ask questions of your interviewer
Smile and say “Thank you” 