Professional Dress
Before the Interview
During the Interview
After the Interview
Professionally You
100

It is not appropriate to wear these on your legs to a professional interview.

Jeans, shorts

100

Your voicemail should not include this.

Inappropriate language or music

100

Name 2 questions an interviewer should not ask.

Marital status, age, are you planning on having children, nationality

100

An action which makes an interview candidate “stand out” from other candidates that takes place AFTER the interview.

Writing a thank-you letter

100

If you don't know the answer to an interview question, the proper response is...

I'm not sure, but I can find out and get back to you.

200

A female professional would want this item to be clean, closed toed, and be no more than 1-2 inches tall.

Her shoes

200

A person should do this to help practice answering questions, have the opportunity to develop questions, and increase confidence.

Research the company

200

What are some things you shouldn't do in the waiting room?

Ignore the receptionist, smoke, eat, use a phone, apply make-up, and read materials of poor taste

200

When should a thank you letter be sent?

The day of the interview

200

What should you do when you enter a room for an interview?

Introduce yourself with confidence

300

The color a man’s socks should be is this.

The same color as his pants, black, or a dark color.

300

How early should you arrive to an interview?

10-15 minutes

300

This should be off, and unchecked the during the entire interview.

Your phone

300

Name 2 items you should include in a thank you letter.

Thank the interviewer, acknowledge confidence about personal skills, any further inquiries, re-state your interest in the position

300

Give 2 examples of how to display confidence during an interview.

Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and smile, maintain good eye contact, sit up straight, avoid rambling, think before answering questions

400

The length of a woman's dress skirt should be this.

No more than 2 inches above the knee.

400

This is the most important thing to do before an interview to feel completely prepared.

Practice some interview questions.

400

When does the interview begin?

When the call you on the phone, or as soon as you walk in the company door.

400

What should you have prepared for the interviewer once he/she is finished with the interview?

Questions regarding the company

400

When you are asked a "Tell me about a time..." question, what are the three parts of a good response?

Context, Action, Response

500

Wearing too much of this can be distracting and overpowering.

Jewelry, perfume or cologne

500

What should you research before the day of the interview?

How long it takes to get there, how people dress, read the informational literature provided, who will be interviewing you.

500

Give an appropriate answer to the following interview question. "Tell me a little about yourself."

Answer will vary.

500

What is something you should not leave the interview without?

Contact information to follow up on the job.

500

What are some "red flags" that you will want to be prepared to answer?

Gaps in a resume, short work history, newly trained, illness, background.