Making the Connection

InterviewingCareer Services

968-9078www.tarleton.edu/connectionwww.tarleton.edu/~careers

Purpose: For you and the employer to get

acquainted and explore the possibility of working together…

You are Interviewing them as well…

Before the Interview Do your homework

Research company/organization Visit website!!!! Visit Campus Career Center Ask employer to send company information Complete job description-Tailor your Resume

Practice - Interview Questions

Do’s & Don’ts - Use specific examples, comparisons, and

descriptions to support your answers Emphasize your enthusiasm, capability,

flexibility, confidence, resourcefulness and strong work ethic, both in your words and mannerisms

Practice being positive and confident

Plan

Map/drive the route the day before interview

Make sure your clothing is pressed, shoes are polished and you are well groomed If you are a smoker, keep in mind your clothes

will absorb the odors. Portfolio to hold your info

During the Interview

Arrive 10-15 minutes early Extra Resumes, References, Pen,

Questions for the interviewer Turn off your cell phone Be intentional on making a good

impression on everyone in the office Dress to impress

Women – Conservative skirted suit in navy blue, dark brown

or black are best. Skirt length should be at or slightly above the knee.

Blouse in white or ivory, long sleeve with modest neckline.

Shoes match your suit. Clean and polished; heels no higher than 2 ½ inches. No open-toed, open-heeled shoes.

Wear natural looking make-up. No perfume. Clean bathed appearance. Subtle color nail polish. One pair of earrings, one ring on each hand, one

necklace, professional-looking watch, one bracelet (Nothing dangling or distracting).

(Taken from John T. Molloy’s New Dress for Success and New Women’s Dress for Success)

Men – Suits – best colors are dark blue and solid gray. First

choice of material should be 100% wool. 2nd choice is micro fiber.

Shirts should be long sleeve, 100% cotton in white or pale blue. White shirt is always best.

100% silk ties, in solid or conservative patterns. No tie tacks or clips.

No facial hair and conservative haircut is preferable. No cologne. Clean bathed appearance. Limit rings one to each, professional-looking watch.

(Taken from John T. Molloy’s New Dress for Success and New Women’s Dress for Success)

During the Interview Give a firm handshake Address each interviewer by name as they

are introduced Communicate effectively Be enthusiastic and confident Make eye contact Don’t fidget and maintain good posture Have questions to ask at the end (never

ask about salary)

After the Interview Thank You note to the interviewer(s)

within 48 hours

Evaluate and determine if the job is right for you

SUCCESS STORY Matt was OFFERED a

J-O-B after a “Mock” interview his Senior Year.

Matt is a Development Agent @ 7R Ranch through the help of CAREER SERVICES!

Meet Matt:

SUCCESS STORY Rachel is a Computer

Programmer/IT Dept with B.N.S.F. Railroad

How? She landed a job after a LUNCH Interview with the CEO.

Meet Rachel:

Quiz What is the safest shirt color for Women &

Men to wear? How early should you arrive to the

interview? What do you NOT want to wear to an

interview? Name one of the most popular interview

questions? What should you bring to an interview?