Power dressing nand acing an interview

1. Power Dressing &
Acing a Job
Interview
Ms. Lovella Chris L. Palma
Resou rce Per son
October 27 , 2022

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Are you excited?
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To graduate and get a job??

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Think again...
Source: https://psa.gov.ph/ 3
2.99 million unemployed

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How will you stand out?
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5. The power of Power
Dressing
A style of dressing in which
business people wear formal
clothes to make them seem
confident and powerful.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/power-dressing
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Different industries have different expectations of how candidates and employees should
dress. The appropriate dress code can vary greatly depending on the company, industry, and
location.
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Formal Corporate/Business Attire Business Casual Attire Casual Attire

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If you’re going on a job interview at a company in a traditional industry, such as finance,
banking, or insurance, you should opt for more formal corporate attire.
• Suit in a solid color such as navy, black, or dark gray
• Long-sleeved shirt that is white or color coordinated with the suit
• Dark socks and conservative leather shoes
• Leather belt (the color of the belt and shoes should match)
• Little or no jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Limited amount of aftershave or perfume
• Neatly trimmed nails
• Portfolio or briefcase
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Men's Interview Attire
Here are a few guidelines for men who are interviewing in
corporate roles:

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If you’re going on a job interview at a company in a traditional industry, such as finance,
banking, or insurance, you should opt for more formal corporate attire.
 Suit in navy, black, or dark gray
 Suit skirt just below or above the knee
 Coordinated blouse
 Conservative (closed) shoes
 Limited jewelry
 No very large dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets
 No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry
 Professional hairstyle
 Neutral-colored pantyhose/stockings
 Light makeup and a limited amount of perfume
 Clean, neatly manicured nails
 Portfolio or briefcase 8
Women's Interview Attire
Here are a few guidelines for men who are interviewing in
corporate roles:

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Business casual may mean different things in different companies, cities, and industries.
When in doubt, it's better to err on the side of dressing too formally, rather than too
casually. But where's the line?
It’s mostly about mixing those formal and less formal garments to create a look of semi-
formality that will be suitable and respectable for the office but not offensively casual
towards colleagues.
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What to Wear for Women
Appropriate business casual outfits for women
include a skirt or dress slacks, blouse, sweater,
twinset, jacket (optional), and hosiery (optional) with
closed-toe shoes.

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Business Casual Attire for
women
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Business Casual Attire for
men
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What to Wear for Men
For men, appropriate business casual attire is dress slacks
or chinos, a button-down shirt, dark socks, and dress
shoes. Avoid wearing polo shirts to an interview, even if
they are acceptable for the job in question. Do not wear
jeans or shorts. Athletic socks are also a no-no.
The following will help you solidify good standing in a new
position:
• Khaki, gabardine, wool, or cotton pants, neatly
pressed
• Cotton long-sleeve, button-down shirts, pressed
• Sweaters
• Leather shoes, in black and brown
• Leather belt, in black and brown
• A selection of ties

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Key Takeaways
• There isn't a very clear definition of business casual, so follow
the standards at your company and within your industry.
• Some types of clothing, such as items that are ripped or
wrinkled, are always off-limits, no matter how casual your
company is.
• When in doubt, opt to wear more formal outfits, rather than
more casual ones.

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What to Wear When There's No
Dress Code
What do you wear when there's no dress code at
all, and almost anything goes? How casual is too
casual?
If you are applying for a company that does not have
a formal dress code, it's a good idea to determine
what is acceptable casual work attire based on the
work environment as well as your career goals.
While formal work clothes may not be necessary, it is
a good rule to always appear well-groomed, wearing
clothes that are neat and clean. By following some
personal guidelines, your clothes can make you feel
confident about yourself and your job.

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Key Takeaways
 KNOW THE CORPORATE CULTURE BEFORE YOU INTERVIEW
Traditional industries demand more corporate attire, while startups may find suits stuffy.
 KEEP IT CLEAN AND PRESSED
No matter what you wear, make sure it looks new or well-tended. Skip gym clothes
or club gear.
 PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR GROOMING
Keep your hair neat and any accessories or makeup understated.
 REMEMBER THAT YOU’RE TRYING TO LET YOUR TALENT SHINE THROUGH
The interviewer should remember your skills and experience, not your outfit.

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Color Psychology and Interview
Apparel
Traditional
• If you’re applying for a more
traditional job in fields such as law,
business, and banking you want to
come off as a trustworthy
professional. Research shows that
donning blues, blacks, or grays
will help you come across as
someone confident and capable.
Creative
• For those seeking positions in more creative
fields, it’s important that you go for a more
unexpected color scheme. By wearing any
shade of green, purple, or yellow, you’ll
come off as creative, easy-going, and
unique. Take your look to the next level by
adding exciting statement accessories
(jewelry, scarves, ties, socks, bags, et al.) that
are eye catching and engaging. Doing so will
further showcase your individuality and ability
to spot a great piece of wearable art.
Color Psychology is the study of how hues can influence human behavior and perception.

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Hair and makeup for Job
Interviews
For an interview, your hair should be neat,
away from your face and not something you
play with. Ultimately, the hairstyle should be
forgettable.
Makeup should be light and natural.

17. Acing a Job
Interview

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Why is a Job Interview important?
• Interviewing is an important step in the
employee selection process. If done
effectively, the interview enables the
employer to determine if an
applicant's skills, experience and
personality meet the job's
requirements.
• An interview is an opportunity to
showcase your skills and suitability for
the position and the organization.

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Interview Courtesy
Before the interview:
• Let the employer know ahead of time
if you require any accommodations to
participate in the interview.
• Check the location of your interview
beforehand, and arrive 10-15 minutes
early.
• Bring relevant documents
• Dress professionally.
• Write down 5 questions beforehand.

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Can You Really Speak in Taglish During a Job
Interview?
Scenario 1: Yes, it’s fine.
• It’s okay to speak Taglish, for example, if your
interviewer asks a Taglish question. Follow their
lead, but tread carefully. If they open in Filipino, reply
back in the same language or ask if you can reply in
your preferred language. Code-switch lightly if you’re
not confident in your English.
• Don’t do it to an extreme. We’re not talk-show hosts.
Always think before you speak. Choose your
phrases wisely. If code-switching, make sure it
contributes to the discussion or answers the
question.

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Can You Really Speak in Taglish During a Job
Interview?
Scenario 2: No. Speak in straight English or
Filipino.
• In cases where you’re applying for a client-facing job,
Taglish is a definite no-no. These are jobs like sales,
customer service, public relations, communications,
and such. They require, obviously, communication
skills. So to speak in Taglish during a job interview
might just land your resume at the bottom of the pile—
or the trash.
• In what language did your hiring officer ask the
question? That will cue your answer. If they ask in
English, answer in straight English. And the same
goes for Tagalog.

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Can You Really Speak in Taglish During a Job
Interview?
Scenario 3: It depends on the position you’re
applying for.
• There will be cases where your interviewer will speak
to you in Taglish, but it’ll still be better to reply in
straight English. Other times, your interviewer may
ask a question in English, but your Taglish slips may
go by unnoticed.
• HR recruiters don’t always mind code-switching in
moderation.
• Sometimes we can’t help it. Again, we’re bilingual; this
is how we talk on the daily. Though take this with a
grain of salt. Speaking fluently and directly in a single
language is highly encouraged since this maintains
your air of professionalism.

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How to Prepare for an Interview
Know Yourself: be knowledgeable and aware of
your academic, work, and volunteer background
and how it makes you an ideal candidate for the
position. Also, become familiar with how your
strengths and skills will allow you to be effective in
the given position.
Know the Organization: the job market is competitive. To prove your suitability for the position, not only
you need to highlight your qualifications, but also show your familiarity with the organization and your
interest in becoming part of it. In completing your background research on the organization, consider
questions such as: what is the nature of the organization? What are its values? How do you fit its image?
Know the Position: familiarize yourself with the job description before your interview. It is important to
make reference to the roles/responsibilities of the position in your answers throughout the interview.

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Common Questions
Interviewers typically use similar questions
regardless of the format of the interview. You
may also be asked questions related to your
knowledge of the organization and/or the
position.
Questions about Yourself: they may include questions regarding your professional and academic
experience, skills, abilities, strengths, and how these are related to the position.
PAWS is a useful technique when answering open-ended questions about yourself (e.g. “tell me about
yourself” or “why should we hire you?”):
• Personal – who you are and why you are interested in the organization/position.
• Academic – your academic interests and how your education/training relates to the position.
• Work – previous relevant work/volunteer experiences, and what you accomplished or gained from these
experiences.
• Skills – the skills you developed or demonstrated in previous experiences and how they relate to the job for
which you are applying.

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Common Questions
STAR + L is a useful technique that outlines step-by-step how to answer behavioural questions:
• Situation – describe the situation you were in or the event that occurred. Provide enough details so that the
interviewer has a good understanding of the event/situation you are using as an example.
• Task – describe the goal, challenges, and/or expectations related to the task you needed to complete.
• Action – describe the action(s) that you took. What did you do? How? Did you use any tools/resources?
• Result – describe the end result. What happened? What did you accomplish?
• Learning – what did you learn? How will you apply your learning to future situations?
Behavioural Questions: behavioural questions are past-
oriented (e.g.: tell me about a time when you experienced
conflict in the workplace and how you handled the
situation). They allow employers to gain insight on how
you responded to specific situations in the past to predict
how you may act in the future.

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Tough Interview Questions
What’s your biggest weakness?
1. Provide a weakness related to productivity
or workflow not the skill itself.
2. How you’re solving it.
3. Results of the solution
Ex.
My weakness is prioritizing tasks. I try to do
everything at once.
I solve this by asking clarity on what needs to
be done first.
That way I can focus on what needs to be done
right away.

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Tough Interview Questions
Do you have any regrets?
Employers might ask this question to get a self-assessment
on possible shortcomings in your life. To answer this
question, you might choose to say that you do not have any
regrets in life for a certain reason. Be sure to let them know
that you have made mistakes, you have learned from them to
become better. If not, you might select a regret or
shortcoming that is both professional and would not hinder
your ability to perform the job in any way.
Ex.
“I do always wish I had known what I wanted to do very early
on in my career. Having more years to grow and advance
would help me be even better at my job. However, I learned
skills in my previous career that I wouldn’t have otherwise
learned that help my in me in my job today.”

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Tough Interview Questions
Do you have any regrets?
Employers might ask this question to get a self-assessment
on possible shortcomings in your life. To answer this
question, you might choose to say that you do not have any
regrets in life for a certain reason. Be sure to let them know
that you have made mistakes, you have learned from them to
become better. If not, you might select a regret or
shortcoming that is both professional and would not hinder
your ability to perform the job in any way.
Ex.
“I do always wish I had known what I wanted to do very early
on in my career. Having more years to grow and advance
would help me be even better at my job. However, I learned
skills in my previous career that I wouldn’t have otherwise
learned that help my in me in my job today.”

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Tough Interview Questions
Why should be hire you?
Employers might ask this question to understand what
differentiates you from other candidates they might be
interviewing. To answer, explain how your experience, skills
and attributes make you the best fit for the job. Make sure to
carefully review the job description beforehand to understand
what qualities they’re looking for.
Ex.
“You should hire me for my passion and proven abilities in
organization for office efficiency. In my previous role as an
administrative assistant, I came up with a plan to reorganize
the office supply closet by category. Because items were
easier to find, we placed fewer orders and saved 30% on
office supplies year-over-year. I’m excited to bring my skills
to this role.”

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Tough Interview Questions
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Employers want to know the career path you are going to
take.
See if you are going to build a long term term career in the
company.
Ex.
“In five years from now, I see myself still working for your
company either in this role of hopefully having gained
promotion to a more senior level. I have set my sights on
working for you company for some time now so I plan to build
a long term career here. In five years time, I will be a trusted ,
reliable, and high-performing member of the team.

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Tough Interview Questions
Why should we NOT hire you?
This type of curveball question has two purposes from an
interviewer's perspective:
• Recruiters want to gain a balanced view of candidates
during an interview, which includes both your strengths
and limitations.
• Hiring managers want to see how you handle yourself with
your back against the wall.
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You shouldn't hire me if an extrovert wouldn't fit in well at
your company or in this job. I thrive on interaction with
colleagues and customers. I can stay on task, but building
positive relationships with people is my clear priority.
*For sales or customer-facing roles, extroversion is a bonus,
if not an outrig ht requirement of the job.

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YOUR TURN!
1.Define “Success”.
2.What is the difference between “living” and “existing”?
3.How would you sell a used toothbrush?
4.What is the difference between “urgent” and “important”?

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End of the Interview
Questions
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“What do you like most about working at this company?”
“What is the workplace culture here?”
“Is this position NEW or OLD?
(NEW) What do you expect of this position for the next month/year?
(OLD) May I know why this position is currently vacant?

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If you don’t land the job…
KEEP TRYING!
You miss 100% of the shots you never
take.
One day, it will be your turn to hear…
Congratulations, you are HIRED!
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Life is not a race!

37. Good luck &
Thank You
Lovella Chris L. Palma
(036) 2067-5801
Lovellachris.palma@asu.edu.ph