Why Professionalism in an interview Matters for interns: If flirting with your interviewer guarantees a positive outcome, then you will end up with a date not a job. If drinking coffee gives you the boost you need to be witty and on point, then breath mints are a must prior to the interview. If having all of the answers is your approach, then provide real life examples to back up your claims. If having confidence makes a great impression, thencheck that you sit up straight, look the interviewer(s) in the eye, and listen intently. If asking questions at the end of the interview is payback for all the ones you had to answer, then demonstrate your interest by asking job specific and company culture clarifications. IF professionalism in an interview Matters to you, THEN you will lengthen the duration of the interview by having fresh breath, promote your qualifications with confidence, and demonstrate interest in your future employer. How you act in an interview...
Why a dress code Matters for interns: If dressing for the club ensures “eyes are on you”, then your next invite will be to happy hour not the business meeting. If dressing for the gym sanctions a discussion with leadership, then the topic will be hygiene. If showing off your tattoo sleeve highlights your creativity, then judgment from your multi-generational project team may ensue. If dressing for corporate culture draws attention to your business skills, then the focus will be on your growth and development. If dressing appropriately permits others to hear what you have to say, then your input will be seriously considered. IF a dress code Matters to you, THEN you will have the opportunity to draw attention from leadership, get invited to meetings where you can creatively contribute to the business and colleagues want to support your development. What...
