Title: Dress for Interview Success
1Dress for Interview Success
- While the college campus may be the perfect forum
in which to exhibit your flair for the latest in
fashion style, the interview is not the place to
do so.
2Men and Women
- Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark
blue or grey is best) - Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is
best, pastel is next best) - Clean, polished conservative shoes
- Well-groomed hairstyle
- Clean, trimmed fingernails
3Men and Women
- Minimal cologne or perfume
- Empty pockets--no bulges or tinkling coins
- No gum, candy or cigarettes
- Light briefcase or portfolio case
- No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow
rings, etc.)
4Women
- Always wear a suit with a jacket no dresses
- Shoes with conservative heels
- Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and
no runs!) - No purses, small or large carry a briefcase
instead
5Women
- If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear
or a conservative color - Minimal use of makeup (it should not be too
noticeable) - No more than one ring on each hand
- One set of earrings only
6Interview Fashion For Men
7Preface
- 7-38-55 Theorem by Albert Mebralian
- T.O.P. Principle
- Time
- Occasion
- Place
8Mens Wear
- Suit
- Shirt
- Necktie
- Shoe
- Socks
- Belt
- Accessory
9Dos Donts
- Get a haircut short hair always fares best in
interviews - Do manicure the fingernail
- The same, empty pocket
- No hair dyed
- No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it
out)
10Dos Donts
- No beards (unless you are interviewing for a job
as a lumberjack!) - Mustaches are a possible negative, but if you
must, make sure it is neat and trimmed - No black necktie, especially with black suit.
- No rings other than wedding ring or college ring
11About Job Interview
CATALOG-- 1.10 Steps to a Successful
Interview 2.Facts to Gather Before
Interviewing 3.Ten Tips for Letting Employers
Know Your Worth 5.Top 10 Qualities Employers Seek
4.How Do You Handle a Salary History
Request? 6.Action Words
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1210 Steps to a Successful Interview
- Arrive on time.
- Read company materials while you wait.
- Have a firm handshake.
- Listen.
- Use body language to show interest.
- Smile, nod, give nonverbal feedback to the
interviewer. - Ask about the next step in the process.
- Thank the interviewer.
- Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have
spoken to.
13Facts to Gather Before Interviewing
- Key people in the organization
- Major products or services
- Size in terms of sales and employees
- Locations other than your community
- Organizational structure of the company
- Major competitors
- Latest news reports on the company
14Ten Tips for Letting Employers Know Your Worth
- Use words wisely.
- Keep sentences short and clear.
- Make your message stand out.
- Focus on outcome.
- Showcase your role.
- Remember - timeframes count.
- Value your experience.
- Show and tell.
- Resist additions
- Illuminate your resume - don't repeat it.
15Top 10 Qualities
Employers Seek
- Communication skills
- Honesty/integrity
- Teamwork skills Interpersonal skills
- Motivation
- Strong work ethic
- Analytical skills
- Flexibility
- adaptability
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
16How Do You Handle a Salary
History Request?
- Do
- 1.Respond to the question positively without
stating specific amounts. - 2.Mention your desired salary.
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- 3.Know your salary requirements.
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- 4.Be prepared to respond to a request for
previous salaries in an interview. -
17How Do You Handle a Salary
History Request?
- Dont
- 1.Include your salary history on your resume.
- 2.Lie about your previous pay rate.
18Action Words
- Use action words to describe your experience
and accomplishments. Here are some actions words
to use - --------------------------------------------------
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evaluated expanded explained forecasted
formed founded generated
motivated negotiated obtained operated
simplified solved
coordinated created cultivated assembled
assisted audited
19Protocol Volunteer
- Keep two things in mind always
- 1.Always keep smiling whoever you meet.
- 2.Always greet people no matter he is a VIP or
not.
20At the Airport
- My job is to pick-up FIFA VIPs, what should I
know? - When I meet him/her at the gate, what should I
say? - How to indicate the direction?
- What kind of topic to chat with him/her?
- How to let the process of reception run smoothly
? (dont let them wait)
21FIFA futsal world championship
Chinese Taipei 2004
- Chinese Taipei Football Association
- http//futsal.org.tw/zh/modules/news/
- FIFA.com
- http//fifa.com/en/index.html
- Jobweb
- http//www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/default.h
tm
22Interview Protocol
23Telephone Etiquette
- Make the Call
- Preparation
- Identification
- Purpose
- Leave the Message
- Concise and Informative
- Take the Message
- Note-taking
- Read back
24Telephone Interview
25How to prepare ?
- Organize
- Have a folder
- Prepare
- Practice with a tape recorder
- Take Control
- Get yourself together
26Techniques
- Smile
- Speak directly
- Dont smoke, chew gum, eat or drink anything
- Avoid simple yes or no ah, um ,like you
know
27In Conclusion
- Luck is what happens when preparation meets
opportunity.