day you will be going for your interview. Use the internet/GPS to get directions and expect possible delays. If an emergency occurs and you know you are going to be late, call the interviewer and ask if you should reschedule or if you are permitted to arrive late. Dress to Impress Dress professionally for the interview. REMEMBER THAT YOU DO NOT GET A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION. Your appearance should be neat, clean, pressed and polished. The outfit you wear should fit well, and you should be comfortable in it. Conservative business attire is appropriate for most settings. For some technical and trade jobs, less formal attire is acceptable. If you are uncertain what is appropriate to wear, ask the recruiter for guidelines when you are called to be scheduled for the interview. Suggestions for Appropriate Interview Attire: Women • Traditional, conservative skirt or pants suit or dress with jacket in navy, gray, black, tan or any other muted color • Skirts or dresses should be knee length • No miniskirts, jeans, shorts or capri pants • Coordinated blouse or top that does not gap or show cleavage • Wear solid color panty hose or sheer knee highs in skin tone, black, gray, navy or brown that most closely coordinate with your clothing • No scrubs, leggings, tight pants or yoga attire • Polished closed-toed shoes with heels no higher than three inches—no sandals or mules • Do not wear strong perfume or cologne • Wear natural looking make-up if you normally wear cosmetics • Make every effort to cover tattoos • If possible, remove facial and body piercings • Neat and professional hairstyle with a color that is natural in nature • No gaudy or oversized jewelry • Short, manicured nails with light or clear nail polish—no long artificial nails • Solid-colored handbag that coordinates with clothing color; avoid large oversized bags or totes • Slim briefcase or folder
location where you are able to focus on the call and take detailed notes. If the person contacting you has not provided all the information, politely ask for the following details: • Name of the person who is calling you and also the name(s) of the interviewer(s) • Correct date and time of the scheduled interview • Exact location where the interview will occur— for example, the specific building, floor and office location where you are to report for the interview • Recommended parking or available public transportation • Suggested additional supporting documents or equipment you should bring to the interview • Name and phone number of a contact person that should only be used in case of emergency, such as illness or emergency traffic incident • Type of interview you will be participating in Interview Preparation Once you have been contacted for an interview, start preparing as soon as you know what type of interview it will be and the date. Do not wait to start preparing until the night before or morning of the interview. Understand that you have been selected from a larger applicant pool but that you still need to promote yourself. Preparation is the key to having a successful interview. Researching the Company Researching the company or organization will help you to prepare a list of intelligent questions that demonstrate your knowledge of the company to the interviewer and may set you ahead of the other applicants. Conducting an internet search for recent articles about the company and employees you may have networked with is suggested. In addition, view the company’s website to learn about its: • products or services • history and number of employees • location of its plants, hospitals, offices or stores • union or non-union workforce • growth pattern and competition • prospects for the future: potential new markets, products, services and technology updates • financial situation Travel Route Before the interview, travel to where you will be interviewing to determine how long it will take you. If possible, try the route around the same time of
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