Pre-Interview Checklist

Go to bed early the night before and get a good night’s sleep
Get up early and give yourself plenty of time to get ready and travel to appointment
Shower or bathe
Be sure and wash your hair
Scrub and trim your nails
Use deodorant
Brush teeth and use mouthwash
Men, shave thoroughly
Women, if you wear make-up, wear a light, natural looking make-up and apply conservatively (nothing flashy, for example, do not wear bright blue eye shadow)
Make sure your hair is neatly combed
Do not use strong perfumes or colognes
Make sure your clothes are clean and newly pressed, and your shoes are clean and shined
Choose proper professional looking clothes and shoes
Do not wear loud colors or flashy fashions
Choose conservative colors; navy, black, grey or brown are preferred
Do not wear excessive jewelry (examples: bangle bracelets or large glittery earrings)
Do not bring anyone with you to the interview
Bring your resume with you
Bring your separate reference sheet listing the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three of your references
Bring a new notebook and a pen
Write the company name, the manager's or interviewer's name, title and department, and the company address and phone number in the notebook
Bring your social security card
Bring money for gas, public transportation, and telephone
Arrive 15 minutes before the interview time
If, for any reason, you are going to be late, call immediately

Shannon Garrett
Career Center Specialist
Phone: 596-8041 Email: sgarrett@osd.wednet.edu
Email: sgarrett@osd.wednet.edu

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