Outline
Introduction: Lights! Camera! Action! The interview can be a stress enhancing event for many people; however, with these interview tips, the interview can become an engaging and lively communicative interaction.
Thesis: Interviews can be daunting for many but understanding the importance of the first impression, body language, and dressing for success can mean the difference between a good and great interview!
I. First impression
A. The first 2 minutes of a job interview are most important (Smith, 2011).
a. If all candidates are on equal standing in terms of education and experience, the first impression can mean the difference in obtaining a job offer (Smith, 2011).
b. First impressions are lasting impressions in the eyes of an interviewer.
c. First impressions include many fluent verbal communication (Pandey & Pandey, 2014).
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II. Body language is vital to effective communication during an interview.
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III. How to dress for success for an interview can improve hiring opportunities.
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References
Pandey, M. & Pandey, P. (2014). Better English for better employment opportunities. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach and Studies, 1(4), 93-101
Smith, D.M. (2011). Social media today. Journal of Business, 23(33), 45-56.
Checklist
1. The outline
The introduction states the main topic or idea of the outline, and the conclusion summarizes it.
Each sub-topic describes the main idea for a paragraph.
Supporting information and details for a sub-topic are listed under the sub-topic, with each piece of information listed separately.
When supporting information is listed under a sub-topic, there are at least two pieces of information listed. If there is only one piece of information to support a sub-topic, the information is included in the sub-topic.
References
Every source has a specific reference in the outline. Include only the sources that are mentioned in the outline.
Each entry follows the correct format for the type of reference.
Entries are listed in alphabetical order, according to the author’s last name.
