1. Dress For Success

2. P RESENTED BY www.Mercer-Professional.org Your career demands more attention now, than ever before.

3. Yes.

4. Objectives:

5.  1 st Impressions  Supports your image as a person  Polished and professional clothes, regardless

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

7. The utmost in professional dress.

8. 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

10. Attention to Detail. It Matters.

11. Not:

13. 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

15. No Worn-out Shoes

18. 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.

19. Cleavage is Not Appropriate in the Workplace.

21.  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.

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

23. Slightly less formal version of professional dress.

24. YesNo

25. YesNo

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

29.  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

32. No Worn-out Shoes

33. Always professional looking. Even on Fridays.

34. NOT:

36. Denim

37.  Men should always wear an appropriate belt  Gig line

38.  Jewelry  Accessories  Purses

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

41. What about piercings?

42. Not: Yes:

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

44. Does My Hairstyle Matter?

52.  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.

53. …Not the One You Have!

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55. P RESENTED BY www.Mercer-Professional.org Your career demands more attention now, than ever before.