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Be prepared – Before you show up for an interview, research the company and have intelligent, informed questions to ask.  \n2. Exhibit courtesy and respect – Be polite to everyone, from the receptionist to the director. Maintain good eye contact and never interrupt the person interviewing you. Turn OFF your cell phone before the interview. Thank your interviewer for his or her time in person and in follow-up communications.  \n3. Be on time – Confirm the appointment ahead of time and arrive a few minutes early, but not  \n20 or 30 minutes early – being too early inconveniences the office staff.  \n4. Use good listening skills – Pay more attention to what the other person is saying than worrying about what you are planning to say next.  \n5. Demonstrate effective communication skills – This starts with your written cover letter and resume, and continues through the interview and into the workplace. Weed out speech that is littered with “like,”“you know,” and “um.” Practice with a trusted adult and ask for feedback on your speech and inflection. Written communications should be free of casual syntax, texting abbreviations (lol, etc.), emoticons, and the like.  \n6. Articulate your skills and accomplishments – Know your resume backward and forward. Have concrete examples of your experience that demonstrate the skills the employer is seeking.  \n7. Pay attention to details –After an interview, follow up with a thank you note and check the status of the job. After you’re hired, complete your assigned tasks thoroughly and on time.  \n8. Sustain a positive attitude – Showing yourself as a professional asset is important in the interview and after you’re hired. If you come across as negative or bored, you make it easy for the employer to find someone else. Be proactive and receptive to feedback – remember, there is always more to learn.  \n9. Maintain a professional appearance – This is one of the most common areas that employers and hiring managers cite for people not getting or keeping jobs. It’s also one of the trickiest for job applicants to navigate. So what does “professional appearance” really mean?  \nDRESSING TO GET HIRED  \n● Be well groomed. Take a shower that day or the day before. Make sure your hands, nails and hair are neat and clean, and your clothes are clean, in good condition, and wrinkle-free. Shoes should be polished. Avoid heavy makeup, strong cologne, aftershave, or perfume.  \n● Dress for the industry. Different industries have different standards.  \n○ For conservative industries like banking or financial services, wear a black or navy blue suit to your interview. For more ideas, search “Business Formal.”  \n○ For a less formal environment like a nonprofit, a blazer with khakis, dress pants, or a skirt is appropriate. For more ideas, search “Business Casual.”  \n○ For creative industries like the arts or advertising, you can show more personal style within reason – funkier jewelry, brighter colors and cooler accessories.  \n○ For on-campus jobs, do make an effort to step up your attire! This first impression of showing you care enough to appear professional may have an impact on the hiring decision.  \n○ For off campus food service and retail, the same rules apply; however, you should consider going a step further than what the typical food service worker wears atthe restaurant. In retail, if you are able, wear what you see employees in the store wearing.  \n○ Jeans and t-shirts are not recommended.  \n○ Avoid making political, religious, or social statements. These may end up offending your interviewer. Once you are hired, you certainly may have conversations with your supervisor about dress.  \n● Dress for the job you want, but slightly better","cbCaigO6DMeqIboe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigO6DMeqIboe","pdf",308486,"English","# Professionalism: Dressing and Acting the Part\n## What Is Professionalism?\n## Dressing to Get Hired\n## Wardrobe Choices to Avoid at the Interview","[{\"question\":\"What are the key behaviors employers expect from new hires in their first year?\",\"answer\":\"Employers expect preparation, courtesy and respect, punctuality, strong listening, effective communication, clear presentation of skills, attention to details, and a sustained positive attitude after hiring.\"},{\"question\":\"How should you dress for an interview depending on the industry?\",\"answer\":\"Choose attire aligned with industry standards: conservative fields often favor business formal, nonprofit roles can be business casual, and creative industries allow more personal style within reason. 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