What the What?!?
What the What?!?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta-V1olX-o
Business Management
Professional Dress and
Interviewing Skills
What to Wear for a Great First
Impression…
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Attitude: Smile and be genuine.
Clothing: Be conservative. Your safest bet is always
a suit!
Shoes: Closed shoes for both men and women.
Stockings: Women wear hose of natural or light
coordinated color.
MEN wear dark matching socks.
Jewelry: Nothing that dangles
Examples of Professional Dress
Examples…..
DO NOT…
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Wear sunglasses on top of your head or
headphones in your ear: Be sure to remove
all your "transit gear" and tuck it in your
briefcase before entering the lobby
DO NOT
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Wear socks that don't match shoes, or wear
socks that are too short and leave a gap of
flesh when you are seated
Scuffed or inappropriate footwear, including
sneakers, stilettos, open-toed shoes and
sandals
Remnants of a Late Night Out
Denim
Too Much
Jewelry
If you are not sure if it is
appropriate for the job
interview, be
conservative and remove
jewelry.
Graphic T-Shirts
HAT
There is a reason why
your high school
teachers always told you
to take off your hat in
class. Hats are
unprofessional and
sloppy, so leave them at
the door.
Revealing Clothes
DO NOT
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Telltale signs that your wearing a new suit.
Remove all tags and extra buttons -- and
remember to cut off the zigzag thread that
keeps pockets and slits closed!
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You might laugh now……..but…..
Call the Fashion Police!!!!! NO NO!
Ooops.
What to Wear….
What to Wear…
Classy, elegant and professional
“Business clothing is all
about wearing
comfortable and
presentable clothes that
do not distract people or
invite shocked glances
and stares at workplace” –
Imagine this guy walking into your office…no
joke…
Online Shopping Activity (50 Pts)
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Choose a Job or Company that you would be interested in working for.
Google them and find an entry level job posting. You may work in pairs
or as an individual, but no more than 2 students in a group
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Use the internet to find every piece of clothing that you will wear during
your interview (including socks, shoes, purse, ties, accessories). You
have a total budget of $175.
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Please make sure your outfit is professional! This includes the color of
socks or stockings you are going to wear.
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You have 30 minutes to complete this task and print it out for me to
collect.
Online Shopping Activity
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Create a Google Slides Presentation (4 slides)
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Title slide should include your name and the name of this
activity (Interview Professional Attire Online Shopping
Activity)
The 2nd slide should be a summary of the job you found.
The summary should include the company’s name,
educational requirements and summary of duties, etc.
The 3rd slide is where you can display the results of your
online faux shopping spree. Please include a picture of
each clothing article, the price and where you bought it!
On the 4th slide, please write three interview questions you
think would be appropriate to ask at your job interview.
When you are done share it with kfieser@pfanthers.com
Assessment of Purchase
Work in groups of two or three
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Does the outfit “work” with the job being
sought after?
What works, what doesn’t?
Advice to improve on the “look”
Thoughts and reactions?
YOU HAVE FIVE MINUTES! GO!
What will the interview be like?
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Most interviews follow a similar outline
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You will meet the interviewer/s, shake hands and start to build
some sort of rapport. Be ready for the “tell me about yourself”
question.
At some point the interviewer/s will talk about the position.
You will be asked a number of questions to determine your fit
with the position available.
The interviewer will give you an opportunity to ask questions-Be
Prepared!
At the end of the interview, you will shake hands and talk about
the next steps.
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THE HAND SHAKE –the most
important non verbal cue
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The Lobster????
The Politician
The School Yard Bully
The Pointer
The Professional
Example of Handshaking Etiquette
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YouTube - Etiquette Expert and Industry
Leader, Diane Gottsman, Shares Tips on
Handshake Etiquette
Before the interview…
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Assess your strengths, experiences and skills.
Prepare and Practice
Research the company or college and understand
the details!
Think of some questions that you will want to ask the
interviewer/s
Make sure you know where the interview is being
held.
Bring extra copies of your resume.
Before the interview…..
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Arrive EARLY, know where to go and how
long the interview will last. Be able to name
the interviewer/s.
The interview starts as soon as you exit the
car and ends when you leave the property.
Prepare to display a positive attitude,
confidence and professional presence.
Why do you want to work here?
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YouTube - good and bad interview from
JobStreet.com - WHY DO YOU WANT TO
WORK FOR THIS COMPANY?
Sample Questions
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Describe a situation where you had to “think
on your feet” to handle an unexpected
situation.
Explain a difficult situation, how you handled
it, what you learned from it, and what you
would do differently know?
Sample Questions (Cont)
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What are your greatest
strengths/weaknesses……
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YouTube - I work too hard
The Start of the Interview
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Wait until you are offered a seat
Be positive in your communication-Sell
Yourself!
Remember posture / Smile
No gum, cursing, slouching, fidgeting
The Interview (Middle)
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Express your willingness to learn
Be honest
Don’t discuss salary unless the interviewer
brings it up
Don’t talk about any personal issues or
criticize past employers
The Interview (End)
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Ask job related questions you prepared
Make sure the interviewer has your contact
details
Thank them for their time and interest in you.
Shake hands firmly on the way out.
The Follow Up
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Send the interviewer a thank you letter soon
after the interview.
Call the company or college about a week
after the interview to find our if they had
made a decision. If not, it is ok to ask when
they will.
WHY PEOPLE AREN’T HIRED
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♦ Poor personal appearance
♦ Inability to communicate clearly, poor voice, and grammar
♦ Lack of planning for a career...no purpose or goals
♦ Lack of enthusiasm and confidence in the interview
♦ Condemning past employers
♦ Failure to look the interviewer in the eye
♦ Limp handshake
♦ Late to the interview
♦ Does not thank the interviewer for his/her time
♦ Asks no questions
♦ Lack of knowledge about the business or the position
How Are You Rated During an
Interview?
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
10%
Communication
Skills 25%
Attitude
40%
APPEARANCE
25%
WHAT IS NEXT???
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Mock Interviews on Friday
3-5 minutes each
Mrs. Somers will be evaluating you and
providing you with feedback