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Workshops

Interview 101:
Intro to Interviews

Workshops in partnership with our Employment Prep Center (EPC) to get you Career Ready.

Fall 2025 Live Sessions

Lama Library 1st Floor (Alcove - the Pit)

Wednesday, November 5 ~ 10:45 am - 11:45 am

No sign-up required

Description: An interview is an opportunity for you to share your story with an interviewer. You can also use this time to learn more about the organization you're applying to. There are specific steps to take before, during, and after the interview to maximize your potential to be selected for the job, internship, scholarship, or other opportunity you are applying to. Strategies for online interviews will also be shared.

Facilitator:  Angela Coloretti McGough (Coordinator / Counselor - Employment Prep Center)

Workshop Recorded on 2025.10.13

➡️ An interview is an opportunity for you to share your story with an interviewer. You can also use this time to learn more about the organization you're applying to. There are specific steps to take before, during, and after the interview to maximize your potential to be selected for the job, internship, scholarship, or other opportunity you are applying to. Strategies for online interviews will also be shared.

⏰ Timestamps ⏰

00:00 - Welcome and About Today's Session
00:42 - Agenda
00:52 - After Submitting the Job Application
02:32 - Congratulations you got an interview
02:39 - Setting Up Your Interviews
03:48 - Getting to Your Interview
05:08 - First Impressions at your Interview
05:44 - Personal Hygiene and Appearance
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07:01 - Dressing Appropriately for the Interview
07:25 - Examples of Casual Attire in Hawaii
08:25 - Examples of Business Casual Attire for Men (in Hawaii)
09:21 - Examples of Business Casual Attire for Women ( in Hawaii)
10:10 - Examples of Business Business Attire for Men
10:54 - Examples of Business Business Attire for Women
11:17 - Men's Dress Shoes
11:39 - Women's Business Casual Shoes (in Hawaii)
12:18 - Carrying your Documents
13:05 - What would you wear to an interview with these interviewers?
13:48 - What would you wear to an interview with these interviewers? (Part 2)
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13:58: Your Resume
14:58 - Positive Attitude
15:14 - What is the first thing you do when you are introduced to someone?
16:43 - How else can you demonstrate enthusiasm, confidence, and a positive attitude?
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17:59 - You're ready for your interview!
18:28 - Questions/Contact information - Outro

⭐Helpful RESOURCES⭐
➤Employment Prep Center Job Guide - https://go.hawaii.edu/RAm
➤SECE - https://sece.its.hawaii.edu
➤Handshake - https://uhcc.joinhandshake.com
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Contact Information:

Angela Coloretti McGough

Coordinator / Counselor - Employment Prep Center
Advisor, 
NSLS Kapi'olani Chapter

Chair, Counseling & Academic Advising Council

Kapi'olani Community College - University of Hawai'i  

4303 Diamond Head Road | Honolulu, HI 96816 

Angela's offce, ‘Iliahi 228

kapiolani.hawaii.edu | 808-734-9066 |  acoloret@hawaii.edu  

Angela's Counseling Feedback Form:  
https://forms.gle/x7i16R7AyVHiAvyy5 

Employment Prep Center (EPC)
-- Kikaha O Lae‘ahi Center, ‘Iliahi 231
--  email:  EPC <kapepc@hawaii.edu>
-- Phone: (808) 734-9066

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