1. The Job Interview

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

3. What’s His Job? A. Doctor B. Lawyer C. Tattoo Artist D. Bus Driver

4. What’s Her Job? A. Exotic Dancer B. Lawyer C. Mechanic D. Librarian

5. What’s His Job? A. Animal Control B. Teacher C. Sheriff D. Chef

6. What’s Her Job? A. Lawyer B. Secretary C. Nurse D. P.E. teacher

7. What’s His Job? A. Principal B. Teacher C. Cab Driver D. Mechanic

8. What’s Her Job? A. Child Care B. Secretary C. Exotic Dancer D. Police Officer

9. What’s His Job? A. Lawyer B. Teacher C. Model D. Carpenter

10. What’s Her Job? A. Maid B. Secretary C. Exotic Dancer D. Chef

11. What’s His Job? A. Police Officer B. Wrestler C. Model D. Carpenter

12. What’s Her Job? A. Lawyer B. Secretary C. Bus Driver D. Chef

13. What’s His Job? A. Police Officer B. Doctor C. Model D. Painter

14. Table Talk What made it easy to guess the jobs of the people you just saw?

15. What’s His Job? A. Police Officer B. Doctor C. Model D. Tattoo Artist

16. What’s His Job? A. Dentist B. Secretary C. Bus Driver D. Lawyer

17. What’s Her Job? A. Truck Driver B. Secretary C. Bus Driver D. Tattoo Artist

18. What’s His Job? A. Sheriff B. Drug Dealer C. Cab Driver D. Dentist

19. What’s His Job? A. Rapper B. Lawyer C. Cab Driver D. Pastor

20. What’s Her Job? A. Bus Driver B. Legal Secretary C. Exotic Dancer D. Custodian

21. What’s His Job? A. Business Owner B. Teacher C. Bus Driver D. Rapper

22. What’s His Job? A. Circus Performer B. Teacher C. Clown D. Life Guard

23. What’s His Job? A. Male Dancer B. Teacher C. Contractor D. Nurse

24. Table Talk What made it difficult to guess the jobs of the people you just saw?

25. What do you notice first?

30. If you were a man I’d punch you

31. What do you notice first?

36. Percent of Employers Negatively Influenced by:

37. Tip # 1: Dress for Success

39. Tip # 2: Arrive Ten Minutes Early

40. Tip # 3: Greet the Receptionist

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

42. 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

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

44. Tip # 6: Bring Important Documents

45. Tip # 7: Sit up Straight

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

47. What Interviewers Notice

48. 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… !@#$%^&*@#$%^&*(#$%^&*(#$%^& *()@#$%^&*(#$%^&*(@#$%^&*(#$% ^&*($%^&*#$%^&*#$%^&*(@#$%^&* (#$%^&*(#$%^&*(@#$%^&*()#$%^& *(@#$%^&*(#$%^&*()@#$%^&*(@# $%^&*(#$%^&*(@#$%^&*(#$%^&*( %^&*(

49. Tip # 10: Ask questions at the end Does this company offer ongoing education or training? What do you enjoy most about working here? What are the main responsibilities of the position? What are the traits and skills of your most successful employees?

50. Tip # 11: Thank the Interviewer Thank you for the interview. I look forward to hearing from you.

51. 10 Common Interview Bloopers 1.Poor handshake 2.Talking too much 3.Negative comments about past employers/managers 4.Showing up late or too early 5.Treating the receptionist rudely 6.Asking about benefits, vacation time, or pay 7.Not preparing for the interview (researching the company) 8.Verbal ticks (“umm,” “like,” “you know”) 9.Not enough or too much eye contact 10.Failure to match communication style (if the interviewer is all business, don’t joke with him)