- Clean clothes
- Clean shave
- Hair combed - no pony-tails
- No earrings
- Regular shoes - no sandals
- Nice shirt and pants
- Speak clearly and loud enough to be heard. (Don't worry about your language skills. Do your best.)
- Smile
- Be yourself (you don't want them to hire who you are pretending to be).
- Take two forms of identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License or two other forms of photo identification).
- Be ready to ask a question about the company (ask your counselor in advance if you need help). Sample: What opportunities are there for advancement in this company?
- Have in your mind what position you are applying for (ask your counselor in advance) Bad Example: "I can do anything" or "I'll take whatever is available." Better: "I am willing to learn."
- Bring addresses and phone numbers of previous employers if you have any.
- Employers sometimes ask, "Tell me about yourself," or "What would you like to be doing five years from now?" Have a brief answer ready.
- No previous employment is better than lying about it.
- Be honest about drugs (they will probably test and find out anyway - tests don't make mistakes).
- If the application asks about conviction for a felony, be honest. Never mislead an employer.
- Take responsibility for your past. Avoid phrases like "they didn't…", "the job was boring." Rather say, "I'm changing and learning and am ready to do a good job here."