AND OTHER HELPFUL TIPS! WHA TS SO IMPORTANT ABOUT DRESS? First - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

DRESS FOR SUCCESS AND OTHER HELPFUL TIPS!

WHA T’S SO IMPORTANT ABOUT DRESS?  First impressions are CRITICAL!  Y ou are marketing a product – YOURSELF!  Dress is the first thing an employer sees when greeting you!  Will dressing properly get you the job? NO, but it will:  Give you a competitive edge  Provide a positive first impression!

IS IT FAIR? Should you be judged by what you wear? PERHAPS NOT THE REALITY:  You ARE judged  More than 70% of your first impression is what people see.  The way you dress is the single biggest nonverbal communication you make about yourself.

Grooming Women  Hair should be away from your face and neatly cut and styled.  Wear daytime, natural-looking makeup-no heavy eyeliner or glittery shadows.  Nails should be clean and manicured; avoid overly long fingernails and nail art.  Lip color and nail polish should not be too trendy or bright  Perfume should be avoided-the employer may be allergic to it! Men  Have your hair neatly trimmed, including facial hair.  Heavy cologne or other overpowering scents should be avoided.  Nails should be clean and neat.

Well, what should I wear? I Don’t Think So !!

HOW SHOULD I DRESS?  Conservative is ALWAYS the safest route  BUT – do some investigation of the employer  What you wear should make you look as though you FIT IN with the organization.  If you overdress or under dress, the employer may feel that you d on’t care enough about the job!  Call the Human Resources offices and ask  Visit the compan y’s office and observe the attire current employees are wearing  Make sure you are not there on a “casual day”!

HINTS FOR DRESS SUCCESS  Make sure you have:  Clean and polished conservative dress shoe  Well-groomed hairstyle  Cleaned and trimmed fingernails  No or minimal cologne or perfume  If you have any visible body parts pierced or tattooed:  Remove all piercings and cover all tattoos if possible

HINTS FOR DRESS SUCCESS  Lean towards the conservative side of style  Avoid loud colors and printed fabrics/crazy patterns  Make sure your clothes are neatly pressed  Well-brushed teeth and fresh breath  No gum, candy, or other objects in your mouth  Minimal jewelry  No body odor

DRESS FOR SUCCESS-LADIES  Wear conservative clothing  Sweater/shirt (avoid sleeveless) and skirt/pants – dark colors nothing low-cut or too short (no more than one inch above the knee OR  Dress (avoid sleeveless or sun dress)-simple pattern  Suit (dark color)  Avoid wearing tight clothing  Shoes should be low-heeled  Make-up should be minimal  Lipstick and nail polish in conservative tones

Dress for Success-Professional

DRESS FOR SUCCESS-YOUNG PROFESSIONAL

DRESS FOR SUCCESS-YOUNG PROFESSIONAL

DRESS FOR SUCCESS – YOUNG MEN  Wear conservative colors  Light-colored, long-sleeved button-down shirt. Be sure to iron your shirt!  Pressed dress/khaki slacks  Conservative tie (optional)  Polished dress shoes  Belt that matches shoes and dark socks  Removing earrings is safest. Observe other men in your industry to see what is acceptable.

Dress for Success-Professional

DRESS FOR SUCCESS-YOUNG PROFESSIONAL

DRESS FOR SUCCESS-YOUNG PROFESSIONAL

DRESSING ON THE JOB Once y ou’ ve landed the job…  Consult your supervisor as to what is acceptable dress for his/her department  Ask about any “casu al da ys” and what type of dress is allowed on those days  When in doubt, DRESS CONSERVATIVELY!

WHAT NOT TO WEAR AT YOUR JOB  For men, pants that ride low, below the waist. Put on a belt.  For women, tops with plunging necklines. Keep the top buttons buttoned.  For everyone, any item that fits tightly enough to be sexually suggestive.

WHAT NOT TO WEAR!

OTHER HELPFUL HINTS AT YOUR INTERVIEW---BODY LANGUAGE D o ’ s D o n ’ ts  Make frequent eye contact  Slouch  Smile  Cross you arms  Nod frequently  T ap your feet  Smile  Clear your throat  Keep your hands out of repeatedly your pocket  Bite your lips or nails  Smile

GOOD LUCK!