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| Having a successful interview |
“To be a great champion, you must believe you
are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are.” – Muhammad Ali
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There are many factors to consider as you prepare for an interview, and deciding what each company and interviewer is looking for can be a fine line to walk. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Dress:
Your appearance is the first impact you make on an interviewer. If you do not dress like you want to be taken seriously, you won’t be.
DO… dress neatly and conservatively. For office positions, wear good slacks/skirt with a button shirt/blouse or a dress, a sports coat or for higher level jobs, a suit. Nicely polished shoes are a must. For warehouse or manufacturing jobs, wear khaki pants or good jeans and a button shirt (tucked in), and clean shoes. Be sure you have taken care of personal hygiene (shower, brushed teeth, and shave).
DO NOT… wear clothes that are dirty, stained, or have holes. T-shirts or sweatshirts (especially ones printed with messages or big pictures), baggy “hip-hop” clothes, facial piercings or heavy jewelry including chains, leather, skulls, etc., and excessive make-up are also very poor selections, and we suggest large tattoos be covered. Low cut or see-through tops, tight pants, short, tight or high-slit skirts, very high heels, and loud or cartoon-character ties should absolutely be avoided. Dirty fingernails, body odor or bad breath (especially smokers), and greasy hair create very poor images.
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