1. Interview Preparation &
Dressing for Success
By Debbie A. Duran

2. ABOUT ME
• Debbie A. Duran
• Currently Personnel Manager @MD.
Dept. Of Public Safety & Correctional
Services
• HR experiences in Non-
Profit, Private Sector and State
Government

3. OBJECTIVE
 How To Prepare
For An Interview
 Knowing What
Employers Are
Looking For
 What To Do After
The Interview
 Dressing For The
Interview

4. PREPARING FOR AN
INTERVIEW
The Three R’s of interviewing
Rehearse, Research, Review
Bring extra copies of your
resume
Bring samples of your work If
possible
If you are a new grad, always
have transcripts on hand

5. WHAT EMPLOYERS ARE
LOOKING FOR

6. WHAT EMPLOYERS ARE
LOOKING FOR ,CONT’D
 Smile and give a firm  Be prepared to tell the
handshake interviewer about
 Listen and never yourself
interrupt the interviewer  Be prepared to answer
 Maintain eye contact and behavioral interview
look confident, even if questions
you are nervous  Ask at least one or two
 Show enthusiasm and job related questions
excitement for the job  Closing arguments
should elaborate on why
you are the best
candidate

7. PUNCTUALITY
Do a dry run
Arrive at least 25
minutes prior
Bring a bottle of water

8. DRESS FOR SUCCESS
First Impressions Last
Dark Colored Clothing
Grooming and Hygiene
Cover Tattoos

9. DRESS FOR SUCCESS
CONT’D

10. DRESS FOR THE PART

11. AFTER THE INTERVIEW!
Thank you note (mandatory)
Follow up call (optional)

12. INTERVIEW PRECAUTIONS
 DON’T BE LATE  DON’T SHOW
 TURN CELL PHONE CLEAVAGE
OFF(NO VIBRATE)  NEVER CHEW
 NEVER SMOKE GUM
PRIOR  NEVER SHOW UP
 PERSONAL HYGIENE WITH YOUR
CHILDREN
 NEVER WEAR
SANDALS OR OPEN  DO NOT ASK
TOE SHOES ABOUT SALARY