K–6Civic Lab
Interview Skills
Present yourself professionally
Otis
SylviaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 25–45 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Jorah · Salt Lake
- Materials needed
- Professional interview attire
- Portfolio / padfolio with notepad
- Interview prep book
Why this skill rocks
Learn to talk about yourself like a superstar! You'll know just what to say to get what you want, whether it's a new toy or a special job.
2034Where this could take you
When you're a teenager, you'll nail every interview, maybe even landing a cool job helping with the 2034 Olympics or getting into your dream college.
Optional grown-up materials
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Professional interview attire
RequiredHaving a clean, prepared interview outfit removes last-minute stress and signals that you take the opportunity seriously — even a simple button-down or blouse works.
Portfolio / padfolio with notepad
RequiredCarrying a padfolio lets you bring your resume, take notes during the interview, and look organized and prepared — interviewers notice these details.
Interview prep book
A structured guide with hundreds of sample questions and model answers gives you more variety to practice with than any single online resource.