1. Career Advising Southern Connecticut State University
Professionalism
Career Advising Southern Connecticut State University

2. Professional Talk
One’s ability to make a good impression based on verbal and nonverbal messages
Prepare:
Practice, Practice, Practice!
Utilize the Career Center- We offer 1-on-1 mock interviews
Research the company beforehand, so you have valuable information on what they offer
Develop and organize your thoughts before speaking
Consider:
Saying why you are the BEST candidate! Use success stories.
Being comfortable enough to ask for clarifications.
Being YOURSELF

3. Professional Dress
One’s ability to dress appropriately for the desired job
Do’s:
Wear an appropriately-fitting, dark-colored suit
Wear conservative, comfortable shoes
Do have nails trimmed (Nails should only have light-colored nail polish)
Make sure your hair is neat, tidy, and out of your face
Don’t’s:
Wear casual fabrics such as leather and denim
Smell heavily of perfume or cologne
Wear flashy jewelry and facial piercings
Wear loud colors(neon pink, electric blue, etc)
Dress like you are going out for a night on the town

4. Professional Dress

5. Professional Impression
The overall professional impression that you want to make known to a potential employer
Potential employers will learn about you through:
Your cover letter and resume
Your appearance
How you speak to the employer
Your Social Media accounts
A Google-search
Messages you want to convey:
Professionalism
Commitment
Trustworthiness
Self-confidence
Ability to work in a team environment
Personal Responsibility
Using workplace technology appropriately (Do not update your Facebook account while at work!)
Displaying appropriate behavior (Do not participate in workplace gossip!)

6. Professional Impression

7. Contact Us
Aimee Piccin Associate Director of Academic and Career Advising Wintergreen Building (203)
Kelianna Bonn Graduate Assistant Wintergreen Building (203)
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