Making the Best First
Impression
Jason Watts, Nova Southeastern ’15, vice
president
Onika Patel, DMD, MPH, NLC Planning
Committee, 2013-14 District 10 trustee
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The checklist
● Who are you?
○ What to bring
○ Make a statement
● The first impression
○ Expect the unexpected!
● What’s next?
○ Rock that first impression!
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Who are you?
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How do you want to be seen?
How can you bring out the inner you?
Is it appropriate?
How can you have fun while being
professional?
● Where do you put you name tag?
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Men vs. Women
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Is this your inner you?
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The Classic…
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BUSINESS CASUAL VS
FORMAL
• When in doubt dress a step up
• Khakis and button down vs. khakis
and a polo
• Sports coats vs. full suits
• Suits and tie vs. no tie
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Men 101…
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Men 101…
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Ladies 101…
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Ladies…The Interview outfit dilemma
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MAKING A STATEMENT
• The “Power tie”
• Fitted vs. non fitted suits
• Brown shoes vs. black shoes
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WE CAN HAVE FUN TOO!
• The pocket square
• Cuff links
• Tie vs. bowtie
• Coolest socks ever
• Tie clip
• Skinny tie vs. fat tie
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The best dressed list…
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Quick Recap…
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WHAT TO BRING?
• Full day interview
• Working interview
• Business vs. Casual
• The Must – Business Cards and CV!!!!!
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BUSINESS CARDS
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THE PITCH
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Who are you?
What’s your job title?
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“My name is Jason Watts and I am the vice president of the
American Student Dental Association. We are the largest student
run organization comprised of 22,000+ members, from 65
different dental schools across the country. We protect the rights,
interests and welfare of dental students as well as advocate for
our patients and profession on a local, state and national level.”
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“My name is Jason Watts and I am the vice president of the
American Student Dental Association. I have been elected by our
members for a one year term to represent the organization and
oversee the Board or Trustees. Some of my duties are building
collaboration with various organizations, responding to urgent
matters that occur within our profession, and protecting the rights,
interests and welfare of our students.”
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“THE HANDSHAKE”
• The flop vs. the break
• The awkward shake
• Assertive vs. Confident
• Female vs. Male
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PRE-PREPARATION
• Research Research Research!!!!!!
• 3 questions to ask
• Directions
• Re-read your CV and Personal Statement
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Interviews - the differences
Residency and Work as a Dentist!
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THE FINAL TOUCH
• Thank you
• Personal touch
• Always leave with a positive message of interest
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QUESTIONS….
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WAKE UP!!!!!
Simplicity is elegance
Always be prepared
When in doubt dress up
Confidence vs. Cockiness
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THANK YOU
Jason Watts
Dr. Onika Patel DMD, MPH
JwattsVP@Gmail.com
Onikap@gmail.com
561-251-9273
480-233-5617
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