1. S TEP TWO P REPARE - WARDROBE Do your Research Visit the Company and Observe Ask the Human Resources Dept For Office Jobs, wear a dark suit If you don’t have the clothes, borrow! Bring a portfolio or clean briefcase with your CAR (cover letter, application and résumé) Do not bring another person, if someone does come with you, keep them out of the employer’s view.

2. G ROOMING B ASICS Clean and simply styled hair Clean, neat clothes without patches, tears, stains, missing buttons or wrinkles Clean teeth and fresh breath Clean and trimmed fingernails, no bright nail polish or extra long nails Comfortably fitting clothes- not too tight or loose Subtle or no perfume or cologne Clean, polished dress shoes Be Conservative!

3. W OMEN B ASICS M EN B ASICS Wear discreet, sparing makeup Wear conservative and small jewelry items (if any) Avoid low-necked blouses or short skirts Wear skin-toned hosiery- not white or shiny Carry a clean, not overstuffed handbag Be clean shaven or at least neatly trimmed Have trimmed hair Wear a conservative tie Wear a white or blue button-down long sleeved shirt Wear no jewelry except a wedding or class ring

4. W HAT TO W EAR TO AN I NTERVIEW

5. L ETS GO SHOPPING !!! www.bananarepublic.com Click on Men- on left side click on Suits www.anntaylor.com Click on Suits www.macys.com Click on Women or Men www.dillards.com Click on Women or Men