4. Interview Crash Course
Step 1 - The Job Application Process
Step 2 - What to wear!
Step 3 – How to survive the interview!
5. Assumptions
1. That you are now or will be looking for a
job.
2. That you are or maybe looking for your
“first” job.
3. That you probably have no clue how to
make yourself stand out from the crowd.
7. How to get an Application
What to do at the Company or Store
Ask for the Manager / Human Resources
Be prepared to fill out job application there
Be prepared to interview on the spot
8. What’s on it?
Name
Address
Telephone
Educational Background
References
Employment History
Company Information
Company Name
Address
Dates of Employment
Duties
Supervisor’s Name
Phone Number
Pay History
12. Your Everyday Image
Think about how you dress everyday
Going to school
Hanging with friends
What do you typically wear?
Jeans
Sweatpants
T-shirts
How do the clothes fit?
Tight
Baggie
Would it be right for a job interview?
13. Interview Image
What you wear and how you present yourself on an interview will
determine:
Whether you seem qualified for the job
If you are taken seriously
Whether or not you will get hired
Remember – you will be wearing this only to get the job, not
everyday on the job
The interviewer wants to see how you’d represent the company to
customers
14. First Impressions
Who says “you can’t judge a book
by it’s cover”?
First impressions
Are made in as little as 3-5 seconds
Details, details, details
Your clothes
Your hair
Your nails
Your shoes
Focus on Creating a Positive Professional Image – that’s age
appropriate.
Employer’s tend to hire the best dressed candidate
15. What to Wear
Show respect for yourself and for the job you are interviewing for.
What you wear and how you present yourself on an interview will determine:
Pay attention to the fit - should fit well and not be tight
No rips, tears or holes
Whether you seem qualified for the job
If you are taken seriously
Whether or not you will get hired
Remember – you will be wearing this only to get the job, not everyday on the job
The interviewer wants to see how you’d represent the company to customers
16. What to Wear!
Ladies
Coordinated suit with skirt
or pants (church clothes);
or
Skirt with dress shirt
Dress pants with blouse
Dress shoes – no high
heels; flats Ok
Pantyhose (neutral or skin
tone)
Personal appearance
Manicured nails/No acrylic nails
Light perfume
Natural make-up
Shoes should be shined
Neat hair styles
Gentlemen
clean shaven
Light aftershave/cologne
Clean and trimmed nails
Limited jewelry
Shoes should be
shined/not scuffed
Cover any visible tattoos
Get hair cut or line up
Accessories
Very little jewelry
1 ring, watch and necklace
Small earrings; no large
hoops
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18. What is an interview?
An interview is an opportunity for an
employer to examine, usually in a
question and answer exchange, the
qualifications of a job seeker in the
company.
It’s an “opportunity” for the job seeker to
examine the company and the position to
see if they are appealing.
20. Sample Questions
1. General Information Questions
Why do you want this job?
What are your strongest skills?
What are your long term educational goals?
2. Behavioral and Character Questions
How would deal with an angry customer?
Can you describe an experience with an angry customer?
Tell me about yourself?
3. Stress Questions
Have you ever been fired?
Why do you think you are the best candidate for the job?
Why should the company hire you?
21. Interview Do’s
Do remember to shake hands firmly.
Do look interviewer in the eye.
Do remember to bring questions to ask.
Do send a thank you note after the
interview.
22. Interview Don’ts
Don’t be late
Don’t chew gum
Don’t smoke before the interview
Don’t be nervous
Don’t forget to smile
Don’t forget to thank your interviewer for
their time
23. Watch what you say!
Watch your language
No Slang…You are not talking to your friends, you
are talking to business people!
Beware of nervous ticks…playing with hair,
fidgeting, etc.
No “Um”, “Like”, “Yo”
24. Remember to ask questions
Be prepared with 1-3 questions to ask the
interviewer about the job.
The Close!!!
Do you think I am the right person for the job?
Are my skills and abilities what you are looking for?
Do you have a position available for me now?
25. After the Interview
Remember to follow up all interviews with a
thank you note or e-mail
Follow up with a call after a predetermined time
Go back to the store or company to find out you
status
