This document provides tips for job interviews, including researching the salary for the position, what to bring to an interview, proper business attire, making a good impression during the interview, common interview questions, following up after the interview, and maintaining your professional network. Key points are to research salaries beforehand, dress professionally, prepare answers for common questions, send a thank you note after, and stay connected with your professional contacts.

1. When You Land The Interview…
What should you do???
Ashley Miller
Director of Career Services

2. Research Salary for the Position
• You want to make sure the salary is right
for this position before you go in for the
interview
• Find out about salaries for different jobs at
www.salary.com, www.salaries.com, or
www.payscale.com, www.kentucky.gov
• The site lists salaries by geographic
locations and job title.

3. What 5 things to bring to a
Job Interview?
• Resume(s)
• Letter(s) of reference
• Portfolio
• Passion for the Job
• Smile

4. Dress for Success
Business Attire (Men) Business Attire (Women)
• Suit or pants with • Suit or pants with
coordinating blazer coordinating blazer
• Button Down Dress Shirt • Skirt of appropriate length
with Collar • Belt
• Tie • Panty hose with skirts
• Belt • Knee highs or trouser
• Calf or Knee Height socks with pants
Socks with no logos • Closed toe, solid color
• Solid color leather shoes leather shoes (no
platforms)

5. Dress for Success
Business Casual (Men) Business Casual (Women)
• Cotton pants • Cotton pants or skirts
• Button Down Dress Shirt • Sweater set
with Tie (No Jacket) • Sweater
• Button Down Dress Shirt • Blouse
with Jacket (No Tie) • Dress with sleeves or
• Tie paired with
• Belt cardigan/jacket
• Calf or Knee Height • Panty hose or trouser
Socks with no logos socks
• Solid color leather shoes • Solid color leather shoes

6. Dress for Success
Business Casual No-No’s
• Short shorts • Flip-flops
• Mini skirts • Worn sneakers
• Skirts with high slits • Exposed cleavage
• Halter tops • Old T-shirts or ones
• Strapless tops with offensive images
• Anything skin-tight or giant logos
• Anything see-through • Baseball caps
• Anything midriff-baring • Spandex
• Torn jeans

7. Dress for Success
• Wear conservative clothing – grays, dark
blues, & browns
• Don’t go overboard on the perfume or
cologne
• Conservative jewelry
• No bright nail polish ladies

8. Make a Good Impression
• Introduce yourself politely, shake hands
firmly, but briefly
• Look at the interviewer(s) when they talk
• Avoid nervous habits like touching your
hair, popping your fingers, or tapping your
pen

9. Make a Good Impression
• Remember…it’s okay to pause before
answering questions.
• Elaborate, but don’t go overboard

10. Most Important
Interviewing Non-verbals
Do’s
• Smile - practice in mirror
• Eye contact – both listening & answering

11. Be Prepared for these Questions
• Tell me about yourself
• What are your major strengths and
weaknesses?
• Where do you want to be in 3-5 years?
• Do you have any questions for me?

12. Leave a Good Impression
• Thank the Interviewer(s) for their time and
opportunity to interview
• Ask… Could you please tell me when you
will make your decision?
• And…make sure you say goodbye and tell
them to have a great day. 

13. Follow Up
• If they asked for more information from
you, make sure you send it immediately
• Send a short thank-you note

14. For Yourself & For the Future
• Actively maintain your virtual and real
networks of people!
• Please let your alma mater know where
you are in your career path –
specifically, Alumni Relations and Career
Services
• Start attending job fairs NOW

15. THANK YOU!
• Career Services –
careerservices@lindsey.edu or 384-8065
Ashley Miller – Director
Weston Pope– Graduate Assistant