To impress the interviewer, dress appropriately and be prepared. The interviewer first notices how the interviewee is dressed. It is important to be clean with neatly groomed hair and fingernails. The attire worn should be appropriate for the job position. For example, a suit should be worn for a Public Works Director interview, but chinos and unwrinkled button down shirt or sweater are suitable for a laborer.
Appropriate dress is always more formal than what is normally worn for the job.
Know Your Stuff Learn about the department before interviewing. Information can be found from websites, newsletters, and info sessions held by the department. Ask friends and family who work in or with the department for information. Applicant s should know the department s purpose, responsibilities, and key employees. It is also important to discover the culture and values of the department.