Transcript Dress for Success - Penn State Altoona

Dress for Success
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PENN STATE ALTOONA SIFE
Dress for Success for Men and Women
 In job hunting, first impressions are critical.
 You are marketing yourself.
 The first thing the employer sees when greeting
you is your attire.
 Dressing properly will not get you the job, but it
will give you a competitive edge and a positive
first impression.
Dress for Success for Men and Women
 Dressing conservatively is always the safest route.
 Attention to detail is crucial.
 It is better to be overdressed than underdressed.
 You should wear clean and polished conservative
dress shoes.
 Be sure to have a well-groomed hairstyle.
Dress for Success for Men and Women
 No need to run out and spend a lot of money on
clothes for interviewing.
 You should make sure you have at least one
professional outfit.
 You can build your wardrobe once you get the job
or have more financial resources.
 Be sure to have cleaned and trimmed fingernails.
Dress for Success for Men and Women
 Wear minimal cologne or perfume.
 Good oral hygiene is important.
 Don’t have gum, candy, or anything else in your
mouth.
 Wear minimal jewelry.
Dress for Success for Men and Women
 You should have no visible body piercing beyond
conservative ear piercing for women.
 Practice good personal hygiene.
 A good rule to follow is - If you have to question a
piece of your attire, DO NOT wear it.
Specific Tips for Women
 You should wear a nice pair of dress slacks or skirt
and a nice blouse or sweater.
 Skirt length can vary between a little below the knee
to just above the knee. (Fingertip rule)
 Shoes should be conservative and comfortable.
 Make-up should be minimal, with lipstick and nail
polish in conservative tones.
 Pantyhose should be flawless and in a
neutral color.
Specific Tips for Men
 You should wear nicely pressed dress slacks or khakis, a
long-sleeved button-down shirt, and a conservative tie.
 Dress shoes should be nicely polished.
 You should either be cleanly shaven or your beard or
mustache should be neatly trimmed.
 Belt should match your shoes, and socks should match
your slacks.
 All jewelry, including earrings, should be removed.
 Watches and wedding rings are acceptable jewelry.
Four Rules of Twelve
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Always use a form of “Thank you” in the first
twelve words you speak.

Keep in mind the first twelve inches from your
head to shoulders.
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Be confident in the first twelve steps that you
take.
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Keep in mind the twelve inches from the floor to
the calves of your legs.
How to Tie a Tie
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