SET TO IMPRESS
Presentation Techniques in Job Searching
OUTCOMES of WORKSHOP
•Develop an awareness of effective personal presentation
•Learn tips and tricks for improving presentation
•Understand the role presentation plays in getting a job
CONTENT of WORKSHOP
•First Impressions
•Presentation at Interview
•Personal Presentation
•Personal Hygiene
•Hair Styling
•Grooming Tips
•Body Language at interview
YOU DON’T GET A SECOND CHANCE
•It takes 3 seconds for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time.
•They form an opinion based on your appearance, body language, demeanor, mannerisms, and how you are dressed.
Can you remember a time when you felt someone was lacking in the area of first impressions?
What did you notice about them?
10 TIPS TO MAKE A GREAT IMPRESSION
Be on time
Be yourself and at ease
Present yourself appropriately
A word about individuality
A winning smile
Be open and confident
Small talk goes a long way
Be positive
Be courteous and attentive
Key points
CONFORMITY v NONCONFORMITY
CONFORMITY
Action or behaviour in correspondence with socially accepted standards, conventions, rules, or laws
NONCONFORMITY
Refusal or failure to conform to accepted standards, conventions, rules, or laws
PRESENTATION AT INTERVIEW
Dress according to Job Role and Industry
Try to imagine what the interviewer would be wearing and mirror accordingly.
Not every job interviewer will expect you to wear a suit of some kind but you need to look sharp.
Research the company's dress code and step it up a notch for the interview.
KNOW YOUR COLOURS
Not everyone looks good in black.
Color can play an important part in first impressions.
Stock up on colors that work well with your skin, hair and eye tones
What do you think is the importance of good personal hygiene?
What do you believe leads to poor personal hygiene?
What impression do you think poor personal hygiene makes with an employer?
What would you do if someone you knew had poor personal hygiene?
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Say no to BO
Shower Power
Hair Care
Breath
Scents
Foot Odour
What are positive and negative examples of body language in a job interview situation?
When was the last time you had a job interview?
Did you have a good or bad experience?
Do you have any other interview related stories?
What are some common mistakes?
What can you do to improve your personal presentation?
Interview tips
Get a good nights sleep
Shower, brush teeth & use deodorant
Prepare every element of your outfit
Ensure your outfit is clean and ironed
Check your shoes are clean and don’t smell
Choose a backup outfit just in case
Pack anything you need for touch ups
Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early
Ensure you have been to the bathroom
Greet the receptionist with courtesy and respect
If given any paperwork, complete it neatly, completely and accurately
Bring copies of your resume, cover letter, key selection criteria, identification documents, any certificates relevant