【正文】 their staff. ? Your potential employer gets the first impression by the way you dress, so don’t overlook the importance of it. ? Your dress also tells the pany if you know how to dress properly in a business situation. Dress smartly ? Appropriate clothing need not be expensive. ? Often the person interviewing you will be older and more conservative than you. It is usually best to dress a bit more conservative. ? Some of the dress or jewelry items that your friends think are cool may not be viewed the same way by the interviewer. ? The rule of appropriate dress in an interview is to dress as you would if you were employed in the position for which you are applying Dress smartly ? For a female interview applicant ? Business dress – modest in length, color and style. Business suit or a skirt and a blouse are suggested. ? Stockings should plement your outfit – if the interviewer’s attention is drawn to them, they are not appropriate. ? Shoes should be clean, polished, and in good repair – usually a low heel is appropriate. Do not wear slippers*. Dress smartly ? For a female interview applicant ? Nails should be modest in length and natural in color. ? Tattoos on the arms should be covered by wearing long sleeves. ? Minimal jewelry such as a watch, ring, plain necklace, or pin are in good taste. Do not wear more than two earrings per ear, nor should earrings be too large or long. Avoid noisy jewelry, such as clanging bracelets. Dress smartly ? For a female interview applicant ? Undergarments should never be seen through or below one’s outer clothing. ? Clothing that is normally worn to parties, weddings is not appropriate for an interview. ? Perfume / cologne that has a slight scent and cannot be noticed more than three feet away is appropriate. Dress smartly ? For a female interview applicant ? Makeup should be modestly applied. ? Hair should be styled conservatively, and long, straight hair should be styled in such a way that is not constantly being brushed back from the applicant’s face. ? If you have bad breath or an armpit odor, consider using deodorant. Dress smartly ? For a male interview applicant ? Clean, pressed pants in a conservative color are appropriate. ? A shirt with a collar, pressed, tucked in, and in a color that matches or coordinates with the pants is in good taste. ? More formal business dress is required if those on the job wear coats or suits and ties. Dress smartly ? For a male interview applicant ? Any tattoos on the arms should be covered by wearing longsleeved shirts. ? Socks that are nearly the same color as the pants should be worn. (not white athletic socks) ? Casual shoes, leather, lowtop, clean and shines are appropriate. Dress smartly ? For a male interview applicant – ? Nails should be cleaned and trimmed. ? You should be freshly shaven with hair, beard, and / or facial hair styles similar to those worn by the majority of workers in the department of the pany where you are applying. ? Use a deodorant, and if you wish, a mildly scented aftershave lotion (no strong colognes). Dress smartly ? For a male interview applicant – ? Wear minimal jewelry – a watch and one ring are OK – and modest earrings only if monly worn on the job by other employees. ? It’s OK to wear a colorful / patterned tie. Body Language ? Your potential employer will observe your personality, your munication skills and if you are a responsible person in this interview. ? Your body language is the answer to above question. Body Language ? Knock before opening interviewer’s door. ? Close the door with caution w/o banging the door. ? Wear a smile when you walk in. ? Handshaking is a very important manner in business. 1. the “bone crusher” handshake 2. the “dead fish” handshake 3. the “upper hand” handshake 4. the “twohanded” handshake 5. the firm handshake Body Language ? Handshaking is a very important manner in business. 1. Women should offer to shake hands only if the interviewer extends his/ her hand. 2. Men should extend a firm handshake to another man. 3. Men should wait to have a hand extended by a woman interviewer. Body Language ? Wait to be asked to be seated. ?