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The Job InterviewThe Job Interview
Appearance CountsAppearance Counts
• “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. DoctorB. LawyerC. Tattoo ArtistD. Bus Driver
What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?
A. Exotic DancerB. LawyerC. MechanicD. Librarian
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. Animal ControlB. TeacherC. Sheriff D. Chef
What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?
A. LawyerB. SecretaryC. NurseD. P.E. teacher
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. PrincipalB. TeacherC. Cab Driver D. Mechanic
What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?
A. Child CareB. SecretaryC. Exotic DancerD. Police Officer
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. LawyerB. TeacherC. ModelD. Carpenter
What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?
A. MaidB. SecretaryC. Exotic DancerD. Chef
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. Police OfficerB. Wrestler C. ModelD. Carpenter
What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?
A. LawyerB. SecretaryC. Bus DriverD. Chef
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. Police OfficerB. Doctor C. ModelD. Painter
Table Talk Table Talk
What made it easy to guess the jobs of the people you just saw?
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. Police OfficerB. Doctor C. ModelD. Tattoo Artist
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. DentistB. SecretaryC. Bus DriverD. Lawyer
What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?
A. Truck DriverB. SecretaryC. Bus DriverD. Tattoo Artist
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. SheriffB. Drug DealerC. Cab DriverD. Dentist
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. Rapper B. LawyerC. Cab DriverD. Pastor
What’s Her Job?What’s Her Job?
A. Bus DriverB. Legal SecretaryC. Exotic DancerD. Custodian
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. Business OwnerB. TeacherC. Bus DriverD. Rapper
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. Circus PerformerB. TeacherC. ClownD. Life Guard
What’s His Job?What’s His Job?
A. Male Dancer B. TeacherC. ContractorD. Nurse
Table Talk Table Talk
What made it difficult to guess the jobs of the people you just saw?
What do you notice first?What do you notice first?
What do you notice first?What do you notice first?
What do you notice first?What do you notice first?
What do you notice first?What do you notice first?
What do you notice first?What do you notice first?
What do you notice first?What do you notice first?
If you were a manI’d punch you
What do you notice first?What do you notice first?
What do you notice first?What do you notice first?
What do you notice first?What do you notice first?
What do you notice first?What do you notice first?
What do you notice first?What do you notice first?
Percent of Employers Percent of Employers Negatively Influenced by:Negatively Influenced by:
Tip # 1: Dress for Success Tip # 1: Dress for Success
Tip # 1: Dress for Success Tip # 1: Dress for Success
Tip # 2: Arrive Ten Minutes Tip # 2: Arrive Ten Minutes EarlyEarly
Tip # 3: Greet the ReceptionistTip # 3: Greet the Receptionist
Tip # 4: Firm HandshakeTip # 4: Firm Handshake
Successful Handshakes:Successful Handshakes:• show you can be trusted• show you are committed• create a successful first impression
Tip # 4: Firm HandshakeTip # 4: Firm Handshake
Tips for Handshakes:Tips for Handshakes:• don’t be afraid to initiate the handshake • firm handshake vs. “dead fish”• smile• maintain eye contact• continue shaking until the end of the greeting
Tip # 5: Introduce YourselfTip # 5: Introduce Yourself
Pleased to meet you, Mr. Smith. I am John Q. Student.
Tip # 6: Bring Important Tip # 6: Bring Important DocumentsDocuments
Tip # 7: Sit up StraightTip # 7: Sit up Straight
Tip # 8: Use correct grammarTip # 8: Use correct grammar
Umm..yeah, I have experience in uhhh sales. Ain’t that what
you asked? Nah?
What Interviewers NoticeWhat Interviewers Notice
Tip # 9: Short, Sweet, to the Tip # 9: Short, Sweet, to the PointPoint
It all started when I was three years old…then when I turned six, I…but it
wasn’t until I turned 13 that realized…actually, by the time I was 17 I knew
what I wanted to be when I grew up…did I already tell you about….now that
I’m 33, I have discovered that…!@#$%^&*@#$%^&*(#$%^&*(#$%^&*()@#$%^&*(#$%^&*(@#$%^&*(#$%^&*($%^&*#$%^&*#$
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Tip # 10: Ask questions at the Tip # 10: Ask questions at the endend
Does this company offer
ongoing education or training?
What do you enjoy most about
working here?
What are the main responsibilities of
the position?
What are the traits and skills of
your most successful
employees?
Tip # 11: Thank the Tip # 11: Thank the InterviewerInterviewer
Thank you for the interview. I look forward
to hearing from you.
10 Common Interview 10 Common Interview BloopersBloopers
1. Poor handshake2. Talking too much3. Negative comments about past employers/managers4. Showing up late or too early5. Treating the receptionist rudely 6. Asking about benefits, vacation time, or pay7. Not preparing for the interview (researching the company)8. Verbal ticks (“umm,” “like,” “you know”)9. Not enough or too much eye contact10. Failure to match communication style (if the interviewer is
all business, don’t joke with him)