Thiel College - Current Students

The following criteria should be considered to make a lasting first impression:

DRESS

Wear reserved clothing. Popular trends and styles are not always appropriate. Clothing should not be low cut and the midriff should not be exposed.
Conservative suites or dark sports coats should be worn by men.
Conservative pant suites or dresses should be worn by women.
More than three or four pieces of jewelry for women is inappropriate and each piece of jewelry, including the watch, should be conservative.
Subtle and natural make-up recommended and often considered better than wearing no makeup at all.
Earrings are discouraged for men unless allowed by the company. Observe other men in the office to determine whether earrings are appropriate.
Clean neatly styled hair is recommended along with well groomed facial hair.

BEHAVIOR

Research the companies you are interested in. The internet is full of useful information and can be used to your advantage.
Know ahead of time if this is a position that you are seriously interested in so your time and the time of interviewer is not wasted.
Take advantage of the mock interviews provided each semester to properly prepare for a real interview you may have in the near future.

ON INTERVIEW DAY

Be prompt and arrive in advance.
Use appropriate manners, be polite, and act professional.
Bring your date book for future planning and a notebook to write a few notes in.
Bring a copy of your resume tailored to the company you are interviewing at and the position you are interviewing for.
Send a typed thank you note after your interview to the person you met with. Make sure to get the proper spelling of their name.
Do not miss a scheduled appointment because you may not be considered for future employment possibilities at this company.