INTERVIEWING

TOP INTERVIEWING SKILLS

PREPARE

BE PUNCTUAL

THINK BEFORE SPEAKING

SPEAK CLEARLY, COHESIVELY, AND CALMLY

BE CONFIDENT, NOT ARROGANT

LISTEN WELL

EXPRESS GRATITUDE

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GUIDE TO INTERVIEWING SKILLS

GUIDE TO INTERVIEWING SKILLS.pdf

PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW

PREPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW.pdf

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

You will never get a second opportunity to make a first impression. That’s why it’s important to put careful thought into how you dress for job interviews with business contacts.

It’s all part of your personal brand. It’s the package you present—your qualifications, your preparation and, yes, your style—when you meet someone

who can help advance your career. You know you’re a person with great potential. Follow these simple guidelines to make sure you look the part!

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Dress codes in the work place have relaxed considerably in recent years, which can make it tougher,not easier, to decide what to wear. While it’s definitely better to over-dress than under-dress, looking too formal for an interview can suggest that you’re not a good fit for the culture.That said, here are some general guidelines: Many employers post images of employees at work or at business functions. Look for everyday-type images (not dressy corporate events) to get a sense of the culture. Be sure to look for staff in functions similar to yours, as some teams’ dress codes vary.

Check out their social media accounts!

Many employers post images of employees at work

or at business functions. Look for everyday-type

images (not dressy corporate events) to get a sense

of the culture. Be sure to look for staff in functions

similar to yours, as some teams’ dress codes vary.

Call the hiring manager or HR department

You can ask explicit questions about an employer’s

dress code. Questions like: “How formal is the dress

code?” or “Do most interviewees wear a suit?”

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

Many large companies, especially in legal services and certain business fields such as finance, still require "business professional" attire. That means:

Suit jacket and pant/skirt of matching colors
Solid, dark, or neutral colors,
Dress shirt or blouse underneath
No bold stripes or bright prints/colors
Ties are appropriate
Dress shoes

BUSINESS CASUAL

More and more companies operate with more relaxed standards of dress. If you determine beforehand that 'business casual" is the dress code, here are a few hints to help understand what that means:

Clean, pressed dress shirt or blouse
Nice pants/slacks
Shoes-clean and in good condition
Skirts/Dresses should be knee length or longer

CASUAL

There are certain industries and job functions that promote a casual dress environment.

Some tech start-up spaces and many creative industries feature workplaces with liberal (or non-existent) dress codes.
In these environments, it's a good idea to ask questions so you don't break an unwritten rule, like no flip flops!

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