Attire and Interviewing Ethan Witting & Kelly Jordan

Honors Program Professional Development Night

Interview Standards

How to dress• Business Casual• Business Professional

Conducting interviews• Tips for success• Types of questions

Follow-up• Thank you letter

How to DressBusiness 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

Preparing for the Interview Think about what you what you would say for…

Tell me about yourself Strengths and weaknesses Situational questions

Research the company Know the job description Know core values & how you align with those

Try and find out who you’re interviewing with Think of some questions

Conducting the Interview Maintain Eye Contact

Have answers prepared but not rehearsed

S-T-A-R Method

Firm Handshake before & after

R-E-L-A-X

Follow-up

Ask questions

Thank the interviewer for their time

Ask for their business card

Personal thank you email

Major Keys Treat EVERYONE with respect

Bring plenty of resumes

Show up 10-15 mins early Know where your interview is

Take a moment before you answer

Questions?

Ethan Witting: epwitti@ilstu.edu

Kelly Jordan: kajord2@ilstu.edu