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Dress for Success: Your Guide to Looking Sharp by Dr. Tom Stephens
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BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL FOR WOMEN Matching suit jacket and knee length (or longer) skirt or pants Conservative colors, (i.e. navy, black, gray) Long sleeve or short sleeve blouses Dress shoes or dress boots with long skirts or pants only
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BUSINESS ATTIRE FOR WOMEN Business knee-length dresses with suit jacket Suit jacket and pressed pants (do not have to be of the same set) Blouses Third piece Dress shoes or dress boots with long skirts or pants only
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BUSINESS CASUAL FOR WOMEN Pressed khakis or slacks Knee-length or longer dresses/skirts Sweater sets Long or short sleeve blouses Non-athletic socks and shoes Dress shoes, heels, or boots
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INTERVIEW ATTIRE FOR WOMEN Suits: –Color: Navy, gray, cobalt blue, and black –Length of skirt: below the knee Blouse: –Best fabrics: Silk, cotton, or rayon –Color: Neutral nothing overwhelming –Modest cut Shoes: –Match your suit, no contrasting tones –Color: Black or navy –Style: Closed toe pump with small heel (no more than 2 inches) Accessories –Neutral hose –Belt and purse match shoes –Jewelry: subtle do not want to draw attention to anyone thing
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Business Professional - Men Invest in your Suit; SPEND SOME MONEY –Quality is cheap in the long run –Get it tailored, make sure it fits (sleeves not too long, pants not too high or too long) Nothing Flashy (Try Dark Navy or Charcoal) –Dont try to send a fashion statement Single Breasted is better than Double Breasted 2 or 3 buttons (always leave bottom button unbuttoned) Cheap accessories can ruin an expensive suit
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Business Attire A mix between business casual and business professional Wear slacks and a blazer/sport coat Nice collared shirt underneath but no tie is required Dress Shoes
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Business Casual Wide range of business casual for men Casual End: Pressed khakis and a polo-style shirt Nice End: Dress slacks and a long sleeve button down Shirts must have a collar Cannot wear athletic shoes or socks
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Casual Casual for Guys and Gals Doesnt mean that you can show up wearing anything you want Remember that you are still portraying an image of yourself Dont try out the newest fashion trends Dont overdress
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Shoes & Ties & Belts The color of your belt & shoes must match I suggest shoes with laces (Black will go with everything) Shoes can make or break the suit, buy some high quality shoes that shine Polish your shoes Socks need to be long enough to cover your leg when your legs are crossed Belts can be of medium quality as long as they look good A cheap tie can ruin a suit Make sure your tie is conservative, no crazy designs or logos of your favorite cartoon characters
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Recruiting Tips from the Pros Facial Hair - be conservative Piercings –Take them out
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Interview Tips Wear your suit and jacket unless specified otherwise Wear dress shoes Conservative tie
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