Most employers are looking for the following appearance traits in a prospective employee during the interview: ________.

A) A nice perfume or cologne because scent says a lot about you
B) A trendy haircut or colour to show you are current
C) Neat fingernails and professional-looking shoes to show attention to detail
D) Neutral colours with no patterns to show you are conservative

Neat fingernails and professional-looking shoes demonstrate attention to detail and professionalism, which are important qualities in a prospective employee. While personal hygiene is important, overly strong scents or trendy hairstyles/colors can be seen as distractions and are not typically high on the list of appearance traits employers look for. Neutral colors with no patterns may be preferred in some industries, but not all, and are not as essential as neatness and professionalism.