BHLP session to help students dress, interview for success

7:58 a.m., Feb. 9, 2016--University of Delaware students are invited to a career-oriented workshop featuring tips on “dressing for success and interviewing like stars” to be held Monday evening, Feb. 15.

The workshop will cover topics such as:

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• How to familiarize oneself with the company and people encountered in an interview.
• How to prepare for questions one should ask and expect to be asked in an interview.
• How to shop for, accessorize, and care for a core professional wardrobe.
• How to project confidence and flatter one’s proportions with dress.
• Personal grooming and carrying oneself with confidence.

Sponsored by the Blue Hen Leadership Program, the University of Delaware's tiered student leadership certification program facilitated through the University Student Centers, the workshop will be presented by Parents Fund Council members Jim and Georgia Mazarakis on Monday, Feb. 15, from 5-6:30 p.m. in Room 209/211 of the Trabant University Center.

Jim Mazarakis, an executive vice president with WSFS Bank, has more than 30 years of experience in banking, investment management, and brokerage services. Georgia Mazarakis, retired from her post as systems engineer with IBM, volunteers with several non-profit organizations including Girl Scouts USA and the Chatham Athletic Association.

Seating for this workshop is limited, and RSVP is required. To RSVP, visit the University Student Centers' Get Involved page and select "RSVP for BHLP events" under Blue Hen Leadership Program.