{"id":8420,"date":"2009-09-14T22:15:32","date_gmt":"2009-09-14T22:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=8420"},"modified":"2024-08-08T19:03:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T19:03:35","slug":"before-the-interview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/career-services\/resources\/interviews\/before-the-interview","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for an interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confirming an interview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>足彩app哪个是正规的 way you interact with recruiters and hiring managers is just as important as your skills and qualifications when you\u2019re looking for a job. 足彩app哪个是正规的 manner in which you handle verbal and written communication is likely to be an integral part of the job, so demonstrate proper etiquette in all responses to the company: from the early stages through the selection process. Take the opportunity to make a good first impression by being professional and considerate when you confirm interview appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/work.chron.com\/etiquette-confirming-interview-appointment-9147.html\">Adapted from Ruth Mayhew, Demand Medi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to dress for an interview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First impressions count! 足彩app哪个是正规的 guidelines below provide information for you to consider as you prepare for your interview.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guidelines for interview attire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You want your experience and qualifications to shine. Your attire should enhance your presentation by boosting your confidence without sacrificing comfort. You can look at the company\u2019s website or LinkedIn page to see how others within the organization are dressed. You can also consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/resources\/husky-career-closet-style-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Husky Career Closet Style Guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are working with a recruiter, you could ask them for guidance on what to wear. Ask the recruiter, \u201cHow would I dress for an interview with your company?\u201d, and research the organization\u2019s workplace attire or dress code. If a recruiter tells you interview attire should be business casual, and not to wear a suit, take their advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hygiene is important&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While you should ensure that your teeth are clean, don\u2019t chew gum during your interview since it can inhibit your speech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that your clothes are clean and practice interviewing in them to make sure you are comfortable moving, sitting, and standing in them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider keeping things simple<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure that your clothes, accessories, cosmetics, and use of fragrances do not distract from your presence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear clean shoes that you can walk and stand in comfortably. You might be required to walk or stand during your interview, and you don\u2019t want to be distracted by sore feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>足彩app哪个是正规的 interviewer will want to see your face to connect. Ensure that glasses, face masks, and hair don\u2019t obstruct your communication or view of the interviewer, or their view of you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check in with our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/career-services\/appointments\">career coaches<\/a>&nbsp;if you have concerns about any of these.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources for obtaining interview attire<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/seattle.dressforsuccess.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dress For Success &#8211; Seattle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/husky-career-closet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Husky Career Closet @ UW Seattle &#8211; Seattle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stfrancishouseseattle.org\/get-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Francis House &#8211; Seattle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ywcaworks.org\/programs\/working-wardrobe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working Wardrobe &#8211; Redmond\/Everett<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also consider local low-cost and thrift stores, or ask a friend to borrow items from their wardrobes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all else, you want to be your best authentic self!&nbsp;<a href=\"\/career-services\/appointments\">Make an appointment with Career Services to setup a mock interview and get tips for successful interview strategies.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dressing for work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each company, season, industry, and geographic region will call for different dress expectations.&nbsp; How you dress at the job may not be how you dress for an interview.&nbsp;After being offered a position, it&#8217;s a good idea to simply ask your supervisor about the dress code when you&#8217;re unsure of those expectations. Many organizations are using a \u201cdress for your day\u201d dress code, which may mean more casual or formal dress days according to the day\u2019s work. Additionally, you can research how employees dress by reviewing their website or taking note of how they&nbsp;were dressed during your interview.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Confirming an interview 足彩app哪个是正规的 way you interact with recruiters and hiring managers is just as important as your skills and qualifications when you\u2019re looking for a job. 足彩app哪个是正规的 manner in which you handle verbal and written communication is likely to be an integral part of the job, so demonstrate proper etiquette in all responses to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":127,"featured_media":0,"parent":4791,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_is_archived":false,"_archived_contact_email":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8420","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"related_links":{"toggle_visibility":false,"link_1":"","link_2":"","link_3":"","link_4":"","link_5":""},"highlight_box":{"toggle_visibility":false,"title":"","content":"","button":"","button_style":"angled-purple-button","button_screen_reader_text":""},"contact_type_1":{"toggle_visibility":true,"contact_title":"Career Services","email":"career@uw.edu","phone":"425.352.3706","box":"Career Services Box 358555","address_line_1":"17927 113th Ave NE","address_line_2":"Bothell, WA 98011-8246","location":""},"contact_type_2":{"toggle_visibility":false,"contact_title":"","email":"","phone":"","box":"","address_line_1":"","address_line_2":"","location":""},"social_media":{"toggle_visibility":true,"facebook_url":"","instagram_url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uwb_career\/","linkedin_url":"","twitter_url":"","youtube_url":""},"blog_archive_sidebar_visibility":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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