Today’s graduates must offer more than a degree and must be well prepared for a challenging business environment. Relationships often begin in the job interview, where a candidate has only a few seconds to make an excellent first impression.

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Pre-Interview Preparations:

• How to Research the Company, Culture, Image Rules

• Taking Inventory of Self

• Power of Social Media in the Job Search (Pros and Cons)

• Personal Appearance for the Interview; Clothing, Makeup, Grooming, Posture

• Creating Your Best First Impression

• Communicating Correctly; in person, on the phone, in emails and text messages or on social media

During the Interview:

• Proper Business Introductions and Responses to Business Introductions

• Remembering Names

• Proper Handshake and Eye Contact

• Conversing and Mingling

• Interview Questions; Theirs and Mine

• Appropriate Body Language

• Powerful Closing Remarks
   

 Post Interview:

• Written Thank You Notes and other follow ups

• When is it OK to Email a Thank You?