Dress code for Men's & Women's

Here are two video's on what to wear on a job interview for men & women. Enjoy!




For Men:

For Women:

Dressing for success

Dressing professionally for a interview is very important in many cases. In the conservative business environment, appearances matter. The first impression you'll make on your employer is the important one. Your employer's first impression is the based on what you are wearing, that's why you must be dressed professionally. Always keep it basic and simple!

For men's interview attire:

-Suit in a dark color tones
-White long sleeve shirt matching according to the suit
-Belt
-Tie
-Dark socks & conservative shoes
-Little or no jewelry
-Neat hairstyle
-Neatly trimmed nails

For ladies attire:

-Suit in dark tones
-Suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably
-Coordinated blouse
-Conservative
-Little jewelry or no jewelry at all
-Neutral pantyhose
-Light make up
-Neatly manicured clean nails

How to be ready for a phone interview

A lot of employers use telephone interviews as a way of identifying and recruiting new candidates for their company. The phone interviews are used to screen candidates in order to minimize the amount of candidates who will be coming in for a face-to-face interview. You never know when a recruiter might call and ask if you have a few minutes to talk so always be prepared. Prepare yourself for a phone interview just as a regular interview.

(1) Always have your resume on hand, either on top of your desk or on taped on the wall near your phone so it's their when you need to answer questions
(2) Have a short list of your accomplishments on you to review
(3) Always have a pen and paper handy for taking notes
(4) If the time isn't convenient for you, ask whether you could talk another time or suggest different options
(5) Make sure there is absolutely no noise in the background

You can always practice before the phone interview, communicating on the phone isn't as easy as it seems. Have a friend or family conduct a mock interview with you and tape record it to know how you sound on the phone. Also rehearse answers to typical questions they might ask you.

During the phone interview, never smoke, chew gum, eat or drink. Always smile, it will project a positive image to the listener and change the tone of your voice. You have to make sure that you speak slowly and enunciate clearly, don't interrupt the interviewer. Take your time, it's normal for you to collect your thoughts together and give short answers.

Communication & listening skills

Did you know that the Body language comprises 55% of the force of any response, whereas verbal communication only provides 7%, and the intonation, pauses and sighs given when answering represents 38% of the emphasis.
 

Nonverbal communication is even more important than verbal communication. The minute you walk into the company's lobby, your communication skills with be judged until the interview is finished. To explain in details, if you walk in to your interview smelling like any sort of bad odor or chewing gum, you will already have a negative view on yourself. Talking on your cell phone or listening to your ipod while waiting may be your final strike. You need to be professional and attentive through the interview process.


When having nonverbal communication during the interview, make eye contact with the interviewer for a few seconds at a time, smile and nod at appropriate times, be polite and keep an even tone. You must be relax but do not lean back, pay attention, be attentive and interested. Be attentive and don't interrupt.

Prepare Questions for the employer

By the end of the interview, you are most likely asked to ask any questions to the employer. This is the chance for you to ask any questions or to ask for clarification, it's also an opportunity for you to interview your employer. Ask thoughtful information and show that you genuinely care about the company. Things you could ask the employer includes:

How is the company structured and how will my role in the workplace benefit the company
What is a typical day in the like of a person who works in this position
How is this position will allow me to learn and grow in this company


Here is a video on how not to behave during an interview:

How to Prepare Yourself for Job Interview Questions

Before going into your interview, make sure you are comfortable answering to some questions. Some common questions that your interviewer might ask are why do you want this job? How did you become interested in to this field of work? What do you have to offer this organization? What are some of your strengths and weaknesses? What do you see yourself doing in the next five years? Here are some tips to help you with answering to those questions.

You need to review your experiences at work, at school, and in volunteer activities, think of examples and situations that show your abilities or strengths whether it's initiative, responsibility, or communication skills. Make sure that you make a list of your references during the interview. 

There also might be behavioral questions in the interview such as: 

Why do you want to work for WestJet

What can you tell us about WestJet

What will you as a individual bring to the company

Why should we hire you over all these other candidates