1. Attire and Interviewing Nicki McArdle & Ethan Witting Honors Program Professional Development Night

2. Interview Standards  How to dress Business Casual Business Professional  Conducting interviews Tips for success Types of questions  Following-up Thank you

3. How to Dress Business Casual  Men Dress Shirt/Polo Khakis/Slacks Dress shoes  Women Skirt or dress pants Tucked in blouse or nice shirt Heels or flats Limited jewelry Business Professional  Men Suit & Tie White/Blue Shirt “Don’t wear Blavy” Match shoes/belt  Women Skirt or pants with a matching suit jacket Neutral colored shirt Close-toed heels or flats Limited jewelry

4. Conducting the Interview  Maintain eye contact.  Have answers prepared, but not rehearsed.  Apply the “S-T-A-R Method.”  Use a firm handshake.  R-E-L-A-X

5. Follow-up  Thank the interviewer for his/her time.  Don’t forget to get your interviewer’s contact information.  Follow-up with a personal “thank you” email or note.