Health and Human Services Professional Development

Dress for Interview Success by   Jill Bowers   on   July 6, 2013 Knowing whether or not the interviewer will perceive your attire as “appropriate” can contribute to your anxiety about a job interview. On one hand, attire is more casual today in many work environments than it was 15-20 years ago. On the other, you do not want to risk that you will be dressed too casually and appear as though you do not care about the job or lack knowledge about industry standards. A few tips you may want to consider: Find out what other employees are wearing , especially those in similar positions to the one in which you are applying If you are unsure,  it is better to be overdressed than underdressed ; for most positions, including internships, you should avoid jeans, t-shirts, or tennis shoes. You could also wear a jacket or sweater and take it off if the atmosphere appears more casual than what      you had thought. Press your clothes ; if you do not hav...

8 Tips to Nail a Job Interview by   Dina Izenstark   on   July 19, 2013 When I was working as a Leisure Services Supervisor, we interviewed over 200 candidates to fill 150 counselor positions each summer.  It was a difficult job because we only had a 20-30 minute meeting with each candidate to decide whether or not they would be right for the position.  Because most candidates’ education, experience and activities were so similar, performance in the interview was often the deciding factor for whether or not they were selected.  Because interviewing skills can be critical in getting the job, I want to share with you 8 Tips to Nail the Job Interview from my perspective as a supervisor. Apply Early!   For example, for summer jobs, most park districts begin recruiting staff in December and start interviews in January. Many times we had outstanding candidates apply in June, but could not offer them a position because we already had filled all ...

Types of Interviews by   Jill Bowers   on   June 3, 2013   Although you may generally think “Office” when you think of getting an interview, there are actually several types of interviews in which you could be asked to participate. For example, your interview could be over the phone or at a restaurant. How you dress and need to prepare may vary depending on the type of interview. See The Undercover Recruiter for  6 Interview Types you Must Know as a Candidate . Source:   http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/6-interview-types-you-must-know-candidate/ *Originally posted on the Career Skillet website (Permission granted by Jill Bowers).