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Engineering Professional Attire Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

Why is attire so important? Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

- established within first 30 seconds First impressions - may be true or false - established within first 30 seconds - attire represents potential work ethic “ You never get a second chance, to make a first impression” Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

When to wear a professional attire? Interviews Career Fairs Conferences Business Meetings Business Dinners Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

Professional Dress Tips for Men Necktie should be silk with a conservative pattern Dark Shoes ; clean and polished Dark Socks Short Hair always fairs best in interviews No beards-Mustaches are acceptable No earrings No heavy Cologne Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

Professional Dress Tips for Women Pant suit with a jacket or a sheath dress with a jacket. NO tight pants that can show underwear lines Tailored blouse in a light color or small print. NO cleavage or bright colors Good color choices: black, brown, gray, and blue Skirts and dresses should hit the knee when standing and covers your thighs when seated Hosiery should be skin color or close Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

Professional Accessories Cosmetics: Natural! Neutral eye shadows, NO thick eye liner, NO heavy blush, NO bright lipstick, look for natural tones Hair: Neat and out of your face Nail polish: Clear or conservative. Nail polish is optional Jewelry: Simple and conservative. NOT loud or flashy Shoes: Closed-toe pumps that are comfortable to walk in. NO extremely high heels or chunky platforms Purse: Small and simple; color should coordinate with your shoes. No beach/pool totes, partyish, or little-girl style bags. Purses are optional. NO heavy perfume Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

Good Professional Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

Bad Professional Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

Additional Tips for Men & Women All Clothes should be neatly pressed Clean and well-groomed hairstyle Clean, trimmed fingernails Empty pockets-no noisy coins No gum, candy or cigarettes No visible body piercings/ tattoos Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

Business Casual No true standard for business casual; varies Not to be confused with casual wear (jeans, t-shirts) Everything should be clean, well pressed, and not show wear May be worn at: - Office - Social/networking events - Site tour (not associated with interview) Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

Business Casual Tips for Women Pressed slacks or skirts are appropriate though neither should be tight. tailored shirts or blouses and sweater sets are appropriate business casual choices. Keep colors and styles conservative. Fabrics should be crisp; colors should generally be solid; navy, black, gray, brown and khaki are always safe bets. Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

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Business Casual Tips for Men Quick method: remove jacket and tie of business professional wardrobe Long-sleeved shirts are considered dressier than short-sleeved and are appropriate even in summer. Khakis are appropriate (pressed with no stains, frays or rips) Wear dark socks, mid-calf length so no skin is visible when you sit down Leather shoes should be worn. No sandals, athletic shoes or hiking boots Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

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What do employers also look for? Confidence: eye contact, handshake, attire Personality: SMILE, small talk, stay calm Enthusiasm: speak up, ask questions, get excited Work ethic: be early, use examples Dedication: Follow up, use examples Team player: be nice, use examples Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

Helpful Links First impressions – different outfits (women) http://www.ndsu.edu/career/dress_for_success/women_college_of_engineering_and_architecture/ (for men) http://www.ndsu.edu/career/dress_for_success/college_of_engineering_and_architecture_men/ Virginia Tech – Career Services (interview attire) http://www.career.vt.edu/interviewing/InterviewAppearance.html Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

It is always better to be dressed higher than the standard than lower. Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides. UNT Career Center

Questions? Career Center 940-565-2105 Chestnut Hall, Suite 103 http://careercenter.unt.edu Add main body content for the presentation to this slide. Duplicate this slide for additional content slides.