Quote Originally Posted by Dogmama View Post
One of my roles is to interview potential staff employees.

Hose - yes absolutely. Sheer hose is NOT tacky. White hose with your outfit would be tacky. Or brown/grey hose with black shoes. You really cannot be too conservative for 99% of most jobs. Watch the details. Make sure your shoes are polished, your nails are manicured (no black nail polish), etc. First impressions are lasting impressions.

If there is a second interview, I would invest in another suit. Maybe pants this time. Trek is right - monochrome is best and watch the flashy accessories.

This is important - if you're handing them something written, make SURE the spelling and grammer are correct. I work at a major research I University and I cannot tell you how many resumes I review that have gross errors. It speaks volumes, IMO, about the applicant's attention to detail.

Are you being interviewed by a committee? If yes, make eye contact with the person who asks the question, not just the Big Boss. Be prepared for the lame questions like, "What is your greatest asset and what is your biggest flaw."

Don't bad mouth your previous place of employment, boss, etc.

That's all I can think of at the moment.

Oh - be sure to let us know how it went!

Oh oh - a thank you note. Very important. Not emailed. Through U.S. postal service. You can have it ready & send it after you leave. That is assuming they aren't making up their minds that day. Even so - send it. There could be a delay and your note might be the deciding factor.
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Absolutely agree with you!
I work in a human ressources department.