Transcript Dressing For Success

Dressing For Success
tips for both men and women
WBL Coordinator Kenneth Abel
(631) 244-5900
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Pre-test
(True or False)
• You should wear enough perfume/cologne that the interviewer
acknowledges that it is you that smells good___________________
• You should not get your hair cut because you are not
due______________
• Today it does not matter what you wear to an interview as long as
you are comfortable_________________
• If you have a body piercing you should leave it in. It is better the
interviewer know up front that you have one________________
• Make-up should be used to hi-light your eyes and
lips________________
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Attention to Details is Crucial
 clean and polished conservative dress
shoes
 minimal or no cologne or perfume
 minimal jewelry
 no visible body piercing beyond
conservative ear piercing for women
 no gum, candy, or other objects in your
mouth
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Personal Hygiene/Appearance
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well-groomed hairstyle
your facial hair should be neatly trimmed
cleaned and trimmed fingernails
well-brushed teeth and fresh breath
no body odor
make-up should be minimal
pantyhose should be flawless (no runs)
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Dress for Success
Women
• the standard job interviewing attire for
women is a conservative dark navy or gray
skirted wool blend suit.
• job experts and employers seem split on
the notion of pants suits, so a skirted suit
is usually a safer choice.
WBL Coordinator Kenneth Abel
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Dress Attire
• skirt length should be a little below the
knee and never shorter than above the
knee -- no night club attire here.
• conservative colors -- such as beige or
brown -- are also acceptable. Red is a
power color.
• blouses should be cotton or silk and
should be white, or some other light color.
• shoes should be low-heeled.
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Appearance is Everything
• make-up should be minimal
• lipstick and nail polish conservative tones
• pantyhose should be flawless (no runs)
and conservative in color
• you should opt for a briefcase rather than
a purse
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Conservative Examples
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Season Colors
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Dress for Success
Men
• the standard job interviewing attire for men
is a conservative dark navy or gray twopiece business suit
• a white long-sleeved button-down dress
shirt
• a conservative silk tie (that matches the
colors in your suit)
• polished dress shoes
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If you do not own a suit
• then you should wear a conservative
sports coat
• nicely pressed dress slacks
• white long-sleeved button-down shirt
• a conservative silk tie
• and nicely polished dress shoes
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Some Dress for Success
Examples
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Conservative Colors
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Finally
• check your attire in the rest room just
before your interview for a final check of
your appearance
• ANY QUESTIONS ????????
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Post-Test
After this PPT would you still answer the questions the same
• Would you still wear perfume/cologne?
( refer to slide three)_______________________________________________
• Would you get a hair cut just to look well
groomed and neat? ( refer to slide three)
____________________________________________________________
• What would you wear to an interview?
(refer to slides five and ten)_________________________________________
• Should you leave a body piercing in?
(refer to slide three) ______________________________________________
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Assignment
• Put together two interview outfits.
• Practice demo interviews as well as
walking and feeling good in these clothes.
• Have your parents or your WBL
Coordinator give you tips on your outfits so
you are dressed for success.
• Go to the library and take out one of the
books on the Additional Resources slide.
Research proper dress attire further.
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Additional Resources
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Dress to Impress: How a Navy Blazer Changed My Life! (Paperback)
by Joyce Nelson Shellhart (Author), Lana Beck (Illustrator) "Developing a sense of
clothing style does not have to involve hours of study or years of
experience..." (more)
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The New Professional Image: Dress Your Best For Every Business Situation
(2nd Edition) (Paperback) by Susan Bixler (Author), Nancy Nix-Rice (Author)
Key Phrases: Second Edition, The New Professional Image, Casual Friday (more...)
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Your Executive Image: How to Look Your Best & Project Success for Men and
Women (Paperback) by Victoria A. Seitz (Author)
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5 Steps to Professional Presence: How to Project Confidence, Competence,
and Credibility at Work (Paperback) by Susan Bixler (Author), Lisa Scherrer Dugan
(Author) "At the first company picnic she attended, Linda was determined to initiate
conversation and make good first impressions..." (more)
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Dressing for Success has
Successful Outcomes
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