I set a pretty professional standard in my office so I would expect someone to come to an interview dressed professionally. I don't care about their skill sets if they can't come to an interview presenting themselves in the best possible way.

Answering a cell phone. People always do this really quickly. "Oh, I'm sorry, let me shut it off." You're coming to an interview. At what point were you going to think about turning off your cell phone? When I was interviewing somebody for the lieutenant governor's office, I remember somebody answering their cell phone. There were other things that they had done that had already raised red flags and that was the last straw.

If they are applying here within this department and their résumé is interesting, I will probably agree to meet with them. I might not have a position open for them, but I will meet with them.