Always start with a cartwheel. It adds drama and a certain air of severity to the mood, and will enhance their fear of you. Only powerful, intimidating people who demand respect, authority and quarterly salary raises can do cartwheels.

If you cannot do cartwheels, an electric blue mohawk can also work.

As for your actual questions:-

1. If it specifically says no need for powerpoint, I would take it as being that they're expecting you to do it without. They might have the projector and laptop there just in case, but it sounds like they'd rather you not use it. Now, if you can use Prezi (sp??) I would ... it rocks! But five minutes is short ... it will be hard not to overdo it.

2. I wouldn't go in denim. If in doubt, I'd go for black/grey/brown slacks, a neat top, and take a matching jacket, but (if you think it's likely to be more casual than not) I'd carry the jacket, and then just pop it on if they're wearing one. But if that's all way too formal, wear whatever is neat but comfortable for you. If you have tattoos, I'd treat them in the same way as the rest of the clothing question: what will your colleagues be wearing - is that respectful and appropriate in the working environment? If so, let it rip (as in, don't stress about tattoos showing ... I don't mean to start farting in the interview ... at least, not before you've discussed your salary ...). I've seen lawyers and nurses etc with tattoos - I don't think they're the tabboo they used to be. But if I wasn't sure, I'd cover them up - so that I wasn't thinking about them and second guessing my choice during the interview!!

As for an opening, you could go in with a bottle of Stolichnaya, some paper cups and some pot, screaming "Merry Christmas, B1tches!!" and then ask them if they know which Musical it's from (answer: Rent).

Both your cultural knowledge, your ability to score weed and your good taste in beverages will show instantly that you're a shoe-in for the position.

Most of all, GOOD LUCK!!



So the crits notes? No powerpoint, dress neatly, do a cartwheel, don't fart, and get the job