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Tips for Making a Good Impression on an Interview

Tips for Making a Good Impression on an Interview. Boundaries & the Internet . What is posted on the Internet stays on the internet….. forever! What you post on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram is public domain for all to see

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Tips for Making a Good Impression on an Interview

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  1. Tips for Making a Good Impression on an Interview

  2. Boundaries & the Internet • What is posted on the Internet stays on the internet….. forever! • What you post on Facebook, Twitter and Instagramis public domain for all to see • Most potential employers will search your name on social networking sites to look for red flags • Do notpost inappropriate pictures of yourself drinking, partying or with sexual references on Facebook, Instagram, etc

  3. Boundaries & the Internet • How are you branding yourself to your future employer? • A Partier? • Someone who has the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to do the job (KSA)? • The attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or training.

  4. Tips on InterviewingLegal Stuff that you should be familiar with • Many laws protect you during the recruiting process. • You cannot be discriminated or turned away because of your Age, Race, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Gender Identity or Ethnicity! • They can say no or turn you away if you are not qualified for the job! • San Francisco Minimum Wage is $9.79 per hour • State of California Minimum Wage is $8.00 per hour

  5. Tips on interviewing (Presentation, Dress, Asking questions) • Never be late! • Dress the part • Do your homework about the workplace. • See what people are wearing when you fill out the application. • Leave the piercings ,rings, necklaces and other jewelry at home • If you have tattoo’s wear a long sleeve shirt or blouse • Short skirts, plunging necklines, tight or very loose clothing are not acceptable in most workplaces

  6. Tips on interviewing (Presentation, Dress, Asking questions) • Dirty clothes, un-ironed shirts and/or pants/skirts not acceptable in most work places • No T-shirts with slogans • Keep the makeup and/or perfume light or wear none • Did you shower that morning? • Polish your shoes! • Keep your nails short and clean

  7. Tips on interviewing (Presentation, Dress, Asking questions) • Turn off your phone unless there may be an emergency • Inform the recruiter that you may need to take a call due to an EMERGENCY if it is an dire situation • The interview is a two way process • Is an opportunity for them to determine if you are the best candidate for the opening • Is also opportunity for you to determine if you want to work for them

  8. Tips on interviewing (Presentation, Dress, Asking questions) • Ask open ended questions • What qualities are you looking for? • Stay away from yes or no questions as much as possible • Ok to ask work related questions such as: • Can you tell me about my co-workers and my future boss? • Why is there an opening? • What is the starting salary? • What are the work hours?

  9. Tips on interviewing (Presentation, Dress, Asking questions) • Questions that delve into your personal life are never appropriate.. • Are you planning on having kids? • Where are your parents from? • Stay away from asking the recruiter questions that delve into your personal life

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