Fit Check!
Your shirt looks like it spent the night crumpled in your backpack. Fix this before your interview!
What are wrinkles?
Your perfume enters the room five minutes before you do. This is the problem.
What is heavy fragrance?
Your chair is comfortable, but sinking into it can look unprofessional. Do this instead.
What is sitting upright?
This short professional introduction explains who you are and what you bring to an employer.
What is an elevator speech?
Bring copies of this document so employers can review your education and experience.
What is your résumé?
Slides and house shoes get the day off. These shoes are ready to meet an employer.
What are clean, professional, closed-toe shoes?
You’re ready to interview, but you’re still chewing this. It needs to go!
What is gum?
This belongs silenced and put away—not in your hand while meeting an employer.
What is your phone?
An elevator speech should generally last this long.
What is 30–60 seconds?
These two items help you write down details during an employer meeting.
What are a pen and notebook?
Your recruiter specifically requests this clinical uniform. Wear it clean and professional.
What are scrubs?
Your accessories are stealing the spotlight from your qualifications. Choose this instead.
What is simple jewelry or minimal accessories?
Looking naturally at the person speaking shows that you are engaged.
What is eye contact?
Start your speech with a professional greeting and this personal detail.
What is your full name?
Doing this with your interview bag the night before helps prevent a last-minute scramble.
What is packing and organizing it?
Your interview is on Zoom. Should you dress professionally only above the waist or from head to toe?
What is from head to toe?
You have an interview right after externship and aren’t sure whether scrubs are acceptable. Ask these people in advance.
Who are the recruiter or Career Services?
Demonstrate entering an interview, smiling, greeting the employer, introducing yourself, and sitting professionally.
Demonstrate entering an interview, smiling, greeting the employer, introducing yourself, and sitting professionally.
After your name, share your program or background, relevant skills, and this career detail.
What is the opportunity you are seeking?
SKILLS SPOTLIGHT: Name two skills from your program that you could mention in an elevator speech.
Accept relevant examples such as patient care, scheduling, customer service, sterilization, safety procedures, or attention to detail.
BUILD "THE LOOK" for an interview
What are a blazer, dress pants, professional shoes, and simple jewelry?
LAST-MINUTE CHECK: Before leaving for your interview, name four clothing or grooming details you should check.
What are clean, wrinkle-free clothing; appropriate shoes; neat hair; and fresh breath?
BODY LANGUAGE MAKEOVER: A candidate slouches, crosses their arms, and looks at their phone. Demonstrate three improvements.
What are sitting upright, using open body language, and putting the phone away?
FIX THE FLOP: “Hey, I’m Alex. I need any job. I don’t have much experience.” Give a stronger introduction with a name, program, two skills, and a career goal.
Accept a professional response containing all four elements. Example: “Hello, my name is Alex. I’m studying at CHCP, where I’m developing communication and teamwork skills. I’m seeking an opportunity to apply my training and continue learning.”
CAREER FAIR CHALLENGE: An employer says, “Tell me about yourself.” Introduce yourself, mention your CHCP program, share two skills, explain your goal, and ask one thoughtful question.
Award points for including all five elements with a professional tone.