Wear a nice daytime dress or suit, something you might wear for a job interview, daytime meeting or luncheon. Pants are acceptable. You want them interested in you, not what you’re wearing. Stay away from busy prints and scarves around your neck, as they can be distracting. Please do not wear gloves or hats.
Interview Format:
Interviews are done in a round robin format. You will talk with the judges individually for 2-5 minutes. All judges are in the room. Contestants enter the room as a group then sit with each judge individually until they have spoken with all judges.
Interview Question Ideas…
You may be asked questions from your Contestant Profile. The judges will be instructed that they may ask any question they like as long as it is in good taste. So be prepared.
Other possible topics include:
• Background: education, goals, family, special training, hobbies, occupation, travel…
• Likes/Dislikes: people, places, things, sports, music, etc.
• Pageants: why you want to win, what you think the role of pageantry is in the world today.
• State/Hometown: why someone would want to visit your hometown
• Personal and Career Goals: what you want to achieve in life, the meaning of success
• Fashion: how you think Mrs. Alabama/Mrs. America should dress
• Fads: clothing, health foods, diets, hair styles, books, films…
• Personal Beliefs and Concepts: your best and worst qualities
Be prepared for any topic…judges want to meet the real you! Remember to be yourself!
