Winter break is a great time to help your student get
interview ready. Internship and career fairs are often held in January through March on college campuses, so winter break is a great time to make sure your student
has everything they need to make a good impression.
Suggest that they:
- Edit their resume to adjust GPA and add work experiences and activities from the fall semester
- Scour social media and online profiles for any questionable material
- Make sure that they have plenty of resume paper and thank you notes for those impromptu meetings with recruiters. Some students also print business cards that contain their contact information and a brief profile
- Evaluate their interview wardrobe and purchase any additional items. Dark suits are a go-to choice, but don't forget items like shoes, belts, and dress socks or tights
- Some interviews and company interest sessions will require business casual clothing such as khakis, a white, off-white, or pastel button down, or a polo style pullover shirt
- Business casual for young women may include anything from slacks and a cardigan set to a simple sheath dress. When in doubt, browse Pinterest for some ideas and choose conservative over flashy
- More essentials include: A good haircut, a manicure set, a lint roller, and of course some interview coaching from the college's career services staff
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