2. Dress for Success

3. Page 2 You Are What You Wear! Job Interviews Examine from head to toe Experience and personality Before the Interview Read dressing tips Better you are dressed More confident you will feel

4. Page 3 Impressions First impressions First three minutes of the interview Impressions are nearly irreversible

5. Page 4 Project an Image of Professionalism Add to your appearance Business uniform Communicates Mature Stable Team member Conservative standard Wear business uniform (if known) Select an outfit That has been worn That is comfortable Check outfit Dry-clean Neat Repair

6. Page 5 Fine Points… Shoes comfortable and polished Signals: Good attention to details Instant killer Too much perfume Real jewelry No cloth watchbands No novelty tie tacks Organized/clean briefcase or purse

7. Page 6 Fine Points Cleaned and pressed coat Working order umbrella Conservative colors Black Tan Navy Gray Bring a pen and paper Allow time to dress Deal with emergencies

8. Page 7 WomenMen Solid color, conservative suit/dress Solid color, conservative suit Coordinated blouseWhite long sleeve shirt Moderate low-heel pumpsOver the calf dark socks, professional shoes Limited jewelryVery limited jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Tan, light or flesh-colored hosiery Conservative silk tie Sparse make-up and perfumeGo easy on the aftershave Manicured nailsNeatly trimmed nails Portfolio or briefcase

9. Page 8 Advice for Women Simple, tailored suits Tailored dresses Combination Dresses Jackets Simple blouses Natural fabrics Conservative colors Blue Gray Beige Black Avoid loud or flashy Styles Colors

10. Page 9 Advice for Men Tailored suits Navy Gray Beige Dark suits Light shirts Natural fabrics Business shoes Matching ties Low-key colors

11. Page 10 Dressing for Success on a Budget… Accessories Just enough for the outfit to look better Simple earrings Light, simple necklace Small, thin bracelet Simple ring Finishing touches Skin Hair Wear long hair up Nails

12. Page 11 Dressing for Success on a Budget... Good bargain hunter Mix and match outfits Make two or three outfits out of one Business suits Coordinate outfits Few blouses Couple pairs of slacks Black is a good choice

13. Page 12 Dressing for Success on a Budget Shoes are essential Few pairs to coordinate Scarfs Wear a couple times a week Use small portion of paycheck Personal maintenance Update styles Change of seasons

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15. Page 14 References Doyle, A. (2004). How to dress for an interview. Dressing for Success. Retrieved October 25, 2004, from http://jobseach.about.com/od/interviesnetworking/a/dressforsuccess.htm http://jobseach.about.com/od/interviesnetworking/a/dressforsuccess.htm Dressing for success. (2002). PageWise, Inc. Retrieved October 25, 2004, from http://msms.essortment.com/dressingsuccess_reto.htm http://msms.essortment.com/dressingsuccess_reto.htm