Dress For Success

P RESENTED BY Your career demands more attention now, than ever before.

Yes.

Objectives:

 1 st Impressions  Supports your image as a person  Polished and professional clothes, regardless

 B USINESS P ROFESSIONAL (Interview Attire)  B USINESS C ASUAL  C ASUAL  S TREET C LOTHES

The utmost in professional dress.

Men  A two piece matched suit  Solid or pin-striped  Tailored fit, including pants length.  Navy, dark grey, dark brown, olive or black  Briefcase or portfolio instead of backpack

Attention to Detail. It Matters.

Not:

Women  Matching two-piece suit (pant or skirt suit)  Tailored fit  Color: navy, grey, taupe, dark brown, tan, olive or black  Skirt should be knee- length with no inappropriate slits

No Worn-out Shoes

Even if the work environment is outdoors or very “non-suit,” wearing a suit to the interview shows you take the interview seriously as a professional meeting.

Cleavage is Not Appropriate in the Workplace.

 Spend a minute looking yourself over.  Make certain your clothes fit properly, your tie is straight, and your hair is not in need of combing.  Spit out any gum you are chewing, and pop in a breath mint.

Invest in a Pad-Folio $10 - $50 Career Fairs Interviews Meetings Conferences

Slightly less formal version of professional dress.

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Check your calendar - Make sure you don’t have any meetings that day. No denim

 Check for runs in your hosiery  No dark garments under light clothing  Bras should fit properly  Seamless, unadorned smooth bras  Wear camisoles and slips  Neutral color  Conceal Bra straps  Avoid Panty lines  Consider shapers

No Worn-out Shoes

Always professional looking. Even on Fridays.

NOT:

Denim

 Men should always wear an appropriate belt  Gig line

 Jewelry  Accessories  Purses

The essential steps you take to display a professional, polished look.

What about piercings?

Not: Yes:

Crisp = Neat Clean Well- Pressed Sloppy = Lack of Neatness

Does My Hairstyle Matter?

 Intentionally shop for your interview suit!  Invest in the best clothes that you can afford.  Research how people at your prospective organization dress.  Seek assistance.

…Not the One You Have!

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P RESENTED BY Your career demands more attention now, than ever before.