After introducing herself to the group and giving a brief explanation of her background, Whitley got right down to the lessons of the day. She shook hands while making eye contact with each girl, asking her name and what her ambition or interests were. Whitley took note of the type of handshakes she received, and whether or not the girls held eye contact with her. Whitley received some handshakes that were like a “wet noodle” and others that were a “confident” shake.

      

Whitley talked about resume writing and said that a one-page resume is best, on a strong grey or off-white paper, such as linen. This paper shows a little more care was taken in preparing the resume, and the color is often noticed more easily in a pile of white papers (other resumes).

Before going on a job interview some homework is recommended. Research the job you are applying for. She stressed that you should:

1) Know a little about the business.
2) Be sure you have the proper address and phone number.
3) Do a dry run to check out the location before the interview. This will help you determine how much time it will take you to get there. If you happen to be running late the day of the interview, call to let them know.