Everyone here has given excellent advice, examples, etc.
My colleague (and friend) CC said it VERY well, as I knew he would. And he's completely correct.
I have interviewed candidates at Starbucks, the mall food court, in school, in their homes, etc. And perhaps I'm a bit different, but I will quite often tell the candidate how to recognize me if we've never met (and drop them a hint).
And that hint is my "here's your chance to shine" hint...
"...okay, we'll meet at the Orange Julius seating area at the Chandler Mall! I'll be easy to spot, I'll be the guy in the USAF service dress uniform."
Okay...that just said: the ALO will be in a formal uniform with coat, shirt, tie...what would YOU wear?
"...great, I'll meet you at the HS learning center...I'll be easy to spot, I'll be in casuals with a blue polo shirt with AF on it." Okay...that just said: the ALO is coming to MY school, dressed like most of my teachers...I'm at school...come to school looking "good" and do my best.
Great posts by everyone here!!!
Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83