The document outlines guidelines for dress and conduct during interviews, emphasizing business casual or professional attire for men and women. It provides tips for successful interview preparation, including knowing the company, practicing answers to common questions, and maintaining a respectful demeanor. Follow-up advice includes sending thank-you emails and bringing extra resumes.

1. Attire and Interviewing
Ethan Witting & Kelly Jordan
Honors Program Professional Development Night

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

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. 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

5. 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

6.  Ask questions
 Thank the interviewer for their time
 Ask for their business card
 Personal thank you email

7.  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

8. Ethan Witting: epwitti@ilstu.edu
Kelly Jordan: kajord2@ilstu.edu