Interview Etiquette
What to wear when job hunting?
What you wear is very important!
You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
First: What NOT to wear
Hats or capsStrange hair styles
SunglassesHair rollers
Heavy makeupLots of jewelry (example huge earrings
and necklaces)Sportswear (shorts, stretch pants, sweat
suits, tank tops, t-shirts)
First: What NOT to wear
Mini skirts or short dressesJeans
Sandals or flip flopsTube or halter tops
Long or dirty fingernailsVery tight pants
Boots (unless covered by your pants)
What should you wear?
A good thing to keep in mind is that the way you dress when going to a party, the park or to the mall is NOT the way to
dress when job hunting!
Young Women
A nice dress or a skirt or slacksA nice shirt (no low cuts)
Dress shoesMinimum makeup and jewelry
Young Men
Nice shirt (no bright colors)Slacks (black, brown, tan, gray,
or navy)Dress shoes
Quiz!!!
Use your own paper!
1. Why is your appearance so important at an interview?
2. List 3 types of clothing you should not wear to an
interview.
3. If you were interviewing for a job as a manager in a local
restaurant, describe what you would wear to the interview:
4. If you were interviewing for a bussing job in a local
restaurant, describe what clothing you would wear to the
interview:
5. Besides correct clothing, what else is important for a
good appearance when going to an interview? List 5
items.
Interview Review
• 1. Why do you want to work for this company?–A. I chose your company because I need a
job.–B. I think this will be a good chance for me.–C. I chose your company because it is close to
my home.–D. My parents said I have to get a job.
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• 2. What is the right way to ask, “How much money will I be making?”–A. May I ask about the salary?–B. How much do you pay?–C. How much am I going to make?
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• 3. If an interviewer says that they will reach you later and let you know if you are hired, what is the correct answer from you?–A. Did I get the job?–B. Am I hired or not?–C. When can I expect to hear from you?
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• 4. What is the correct way to come to an interview?–A. Bring all of your close friends.–B. Bring your family.–C. Come with your boyfriend or girlfriend.–D. Come alone.