Wardrobe checklist - Women
long sleeve collared shirts, tailor fit, white, pale yellow, taupe, other soft and neutral colors
Jackets/blazers navy blue, charcoal gray and black
Slacks black, navy blue, gray, taupe, khaki
Skirts knee length, black, navy blue, gray
Dress knee length or longer, dark colors, avoid patterns
Hosiery skin colored and black NEVER wear white or bright colors
Shoes pumps 1 1/2" to 2" heel, closed toe, black and taupe
Purse small, one black and one taupe (should match shoes)
Coat, wool blend, buttoned, tailor fit, dark blue or black
Jackets/blazers navy blue, charcoal gray and black
Slacks black, navy blue, gray, taupe, khaki
Skirts knee length, black, navy blue, gray
Dress knee length or longer, dark colors, avoid patterns
Hosiery skin colored and black NEVER wear white or bright colors
Shoes pumps 1 1/2" to 2" heel, closed toe, black and taupe
Purse small, one black and one taupe (should match shoes)
Coat, wool blend, buttoned, tailor fit, dark blue or black
Wardrobe Checklist- Men
long sleeve collared shirts, white, light blue, light gray and a few other soft and neutral colors
Jackets/blazers navy blue, charcoal gray and black, pinstripe
Slacks black, navy blue, gray, taupe, khaki
Shoes leather, black and dark brown
Socks Black (never white or ankle height)
Belts leather, black and dark brown
Ties silk, burgandy, red, blue (No brown/keep it classy)
Briefcase or portfolio slim and black
Coat, wool blend, buttoned, tailor fit, dark blue, black, or dark gray
Jackets/blazers navy blue, charcoal gray and black, pinstripe
Slacks black, navy blue, gray, taupe, khaki
Shoes leather, black and dark brown
Socks Black (never white or ankle height)
Belts leather, black and dark brown
Ties silk, burgandy, red, blue (No brown/keep it classy)
Briefcase or portfolio slim and black
Coat, wool blend, buttoned, tailor fit, dark blue, black, or dark gray
Interviewing
Be Prepared- plan for 30 minutes
Practice, practice, practice
Print the job description and tailor your answers to what the employer is looking for
Record your practice interview and watch it
Market yourself. An interview is your chance to sell yourself as a competent and ideal employee. Market yourself.
Have a detailed answer and provide examples
1. What does teamwork mean to you?
2. Describe yourself, what are your strenghts and weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in five years?
3. What do you know about our agency and why do you want this job?
4. Why did you leave your last job? Have you ever been terminated from a job?
5. What professional experience do you have?
6. How would you respond to ______________ (situational, provide specific examples)
7. How do you resolve conflicts with supervisors, coworkers, clients? (provide specific examples)
8. How do you maintain self care to prevent burnout? (provide specific examples)
9. What is your understanding of confidentialty? (details)
10. What specific skills and certifications do you have?
11. What experience do you have working with adoescents? children? disabilities? mental illness? substance abuse?
12. Describe some professional mishaps you have made and what you have learned from them? (be specific)
13. What is your understanding of the human services code of ethics? (details)
14. Questions for the interviewer? (training, atmosphere, accredidations, oversight, how program is funded)
- avoid being redundant-
Practice, practice, practice
Print the job description and tailor your answers to what the employer is looking for
Record your practice interview and watch it
Market yourself. An interview is your chance to sell yourself as a competent and ideal employee. Market yourself.
Have a detailed answer and provide examples
1. What does teamwork mean to you?
2. Describe yourself, what are your strenghts and weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in five years?
3. What do you know about our agency and why do you want this job?
4. Why did you leave your last job? Have you ever been terminated from a job?
5. What professional experience do you have?
6. How would you respond to ______________ (situational, provide specific examples)
7. How do you resolve conflicts with supervisors, coworkers, clients? (provide specific examples)
8. How do you maintain self care to prevent burnout? (provide specific examples)
9. What is your understanding of confidentialty? (details)
10. What specific skills and certifications do you have?
11. What experience do you have working with adoescents? children? disabilities? mental illness? substance abuse?
12. Describe some professional mishaps you have made and what you have learned from them? (be specific)
13. What is your understanding of the human services code of ethics? (details)
14. Questions for the interviewer? (training, atmosphere, accredidations, oversight, how program is funded)
- avoid being redundant-