Post on 22-Mar-2017
First Impression
How are you judged?
- Threatened, offended, or bored - Comfortable, safe, or interested
! Appearance and body language = 55%
! How you talk: intonation, pacing and inflection = 38%
! What you say: verbal content = 7%
! Practice your handshake!
! Extend hand first
! Firm grip
! Stand approximately 1 arm’s length apart
Handshake:
Introduction:
! Introduce yourself
! Smile (look confident, friendly and positive)
! Remember names
! Maintain eye contact
! Use first names only once asked to do so
Greetings
Interview Attire For Women
! Shoes: ! Match your suit, no
contrasting tones
! Color: Black or navy
! Style: Closed toe
! Accessories
! Neutral hose
! Belt and purse match shoes
! Jewelry: subtle
! Perfume
Suit jacket and pressed pants/ dress / skirt
! Suits:
! Conservative colors: Navy, gray, cobalt blue, and black
! Length of skirt: knee length or below the knee
Ironed clothes
Long sleeve or short sleeve blouses
! Blouse: ! Color: Neutral
! Modest cut
Well groomed hair and nails
Interview Attire For Men
! Invest in your Suit; SPEND SOME MONEY
! Quality is cheap in the long run
! Get it tailored, make sure it fits
! Nothing Flashy
! No expensive accessories
! The color of belt & shoes must match
! Socks need to be long enough to cover your leg when your legs are crossed
! Shoes can make or break the suit
! Polish your shoes
! Belts can be of medium quality
! A cheap tie can ruin a suit
! Make sure your tie is conservative
Shoes, Ties & Belts
! Introduce yourself in the first paragraph (if necessary)
! Always include a ‘Subject’ heading
! Be brief and polite
! DO NOT USE ALL CAPS OR EXCESSIVE PUNCTUATION!!!!
! Utilize spell-check and re-read your messages before sending
! Remember every single message has the chance of being forwarded…intentionally or unintentionally (never reply in frustration)