Nailing the Interview: Easy Steps for Success

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Nailing the Interview Easy Steps for Success
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OBJECTIVES

• Interview Etiquette
• Supporting Documents
• Interview Questions

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Tips for Dressing

• Men
• Professional 2-piece suit (Black, blue, grey)
• Crisp shirt
• Tie
• Polished shoes
• Dark socks

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Tips for Dressing

• Women
• Professional 2-piece suit (Black, blue, grey)
• Skirt length about knee length
• Neutral panty-hose
• Crisp blouse
• Polished closed-toe shoes

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Tips for Dressing - Accessories

• Remove body piercings
• No gaudy jewelry
• No perfume (some people are allergic)
• Use makeup sparingly
• Neutral nail polish
• Carry a portfolio and/or briefcase (No backpack)

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Building a Portfolio for your Career

• Work Samples
• Projects from major core courses
• On-the-job materials you created
• Community service materials you created
• Class Assignments
• Feasibility Study
• Menu
• Business plan
• Advertising

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Building a Portfolio for your Career

• Posters
• Grant proposal
• Flyers/Brochure
• Pictures
• Certificates/Memberships (Rotary, Chamber of
  Commerce etc.)
• Letters of Recommendation
• List of courses complete with description

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Interviews