Image and Professionalism for Men NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 1

Overview Business Professional Business Casual Formal Packing/ tips

How you dress 85% of communication is nonverbal, so choosing what to wear to an interview or meeting is an integral part of your overall presentation. Conveys how you want others to receive you

Color Scheme Blue- most popular. Calm, stability, trust, confidence and security. Gray- Second most popular. Like darker blue, it’s not a distracting color to the interviewer, denotes sophistication Black- Represents authority. Black also connotes funerals, so use it carefully when putting together your interview outfit.

Pairing the Right Shoes

Long sleeved shirt White shirt Pin-striped or plaid shirt acceptable, tougher to find a tie Shirt should not be brighter than your tie Past your suit sleeves

Belt Nice leather Match your shoes No big buckles, Gucci

The Tie

Accessories -Watches -Handkerchief -Pins -Cufflinks -Keep at minumum

Professional Grooming NSBE allows for character Real society, short Own it, make sure it’s together and clean Nice beard or stubble

Hygiene Breath, watch for the faces/ stepback Shaved Too much “Axe” Nails Sweaty hands

Sock Game -Traditionally, meant to match pants -Not too bright, not too dull -Important

Business Casual Can you wear jeans? Yes and no Right type, hemmed properly Denim and sweater with collared shirt under Blazer Collar shirt slightly opened Slacks and collared shirt

Tips -In general, be the best dressed in the room -Know your audience -If attire required is not know, dress for business and take remove items as necessary

Formal Bow tie Black tie Tuxedo Three piece suit

Packing for Trips Fold your suit Garment bag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDGWW7_ O2sI&t=1s

Tips Find one or two great suit for now. Interview Suits Start to build collection with essentials Dry clean every three or four wears, depending on the wear Fitted vs slim fitted but not Steve Harvey Tailored shirt Get shoes polished as needed Should I ever iron?

Essentials Own at least two suits: grey, navy, or brown Black suit for formal events White collared shirt & light blue shirt Pair of Black & Pair of Brown Dress Shoes Black & Brown Leather Dress Belt 3 Pairs of Black socks Ties to match suits Shoe Polish Iron

Pull up, hop out, air out, make it look sixy Any questions?