1. Presented by: the Ohio Recreational Sports Association Professional Development Committee

2. Jessica Orlowski, Ohio University, Assistant Director- Intramural & Club Sports

3. Dress the part. Prepare your surroundings, no pets allowed. Practice makes perfect. Print it out! Check connectivity. Before Use notes, but don't rely on them. Avoid interruptions & distractions. Smile, be enthusiastic, & remember your body language. Speak clearly & polish your language. Nail the first five seconds & finish strong! During Ask questions. Thank them for their time and consideration! After

4. Phone Interviews: *Have web access. *Use a landline. *Make the call from a controlled space. *Answer the phone with your name. *Have water but use mute it while drinking! *Do not use speakerphone. *Give them a visual. Mutual Guidelines Skype Interviews: *Know proper web cam etiquette. *Close all other computer programs. *Keep your profile professional. *Put your hands where they can see them. *Be aware of your physical environment.

5. Kim Rottet, Cleveland State University, Associate Director-Programs

6. *Posture *Hand Placement *“Grounding” *Sit up, leaning slightly in *Match verbal and nonverbal communication *Establish comfortable space *Fidget or touch your face *Cross your arms *Have poor posture or lean body towards the door *Have mismatched expressions

7. Kim Rottet, Cleveland State University, Associate Director-Programs

8. Understand what is really being asked. Answer the question briefly and in a non- damaging way. Answer the real concern by presenting your skills.

9. “Tell me about yourself.” “Why should we hire you?” “What is your greatest strength?” “What are your weaknesses?” “Where do you see yourself in five years?”

10. Ryan McNicholas, Youngstown State University, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator

11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EjqOCpM7d8 What not to Wear Ill-Fitting Clothes Overly Casual Clothes Anything Distracting Excessive Accessories The Obvious

12. Women's Interview Attire Solid color, conservative suit Coordinated blouse Moderate shoes Limited jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Tan or light hosiery Sparse make-up & perfume Manicured nails Portfolio or briefcase Men's Interview Attire Solid color, conservative suit White long sleeve shirt Conservative tie Dark socks, professional shoes Very limited jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Go easy on the aftershave Neatly trimmed nails Portfolio or briefcase

13. Ryan McNicholas, Youngstown State University, Coordinator-Fitness & Wellness Programs

14. http://www.boreme.com/posting.php?id=15851#.VD_gpBB YvY8 http://www.boreme.com/posting.php?id=15851#.VD_gpBB YvY8 Always prepare questions to ask to interviewer(s). Do your homework. Good questions are open-ended, and thus cannot be answered with a "yes" or "no." Better questions are behavioral: they ask how things are done or have happened in the past, because current and past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. An interview is a two-way street.