Dress for Success: Your Guide to Looking Sharp

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Dress for SuccessYour Guide to Looking Sharp

• Dusty Gibson
• Kristin Boyd

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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

• 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

• 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

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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

• Drinking during recruiting?
• Dont Experiment!
• It doesnt matter if you dont drink, just relax
  and be social
• 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
• Bring something to take notes with and a pen
• Have a strategy and know what events/activities
  you want to talk about
• You want the job, so know how to take control
• Ask questions, make them talk

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Interviewing Tips

• Research your company
• Know your resume inside out
• Practice with your friends if you have trouble
  with interviewing
• Prepare answers for your weaknesses
• Get to the Career Center 15 minutes early and
  give yourself a pep talk
• Firm handshake, eye contact, and a smile show
  confidence
• Analyze your interviewer and shine
• Ask unique, educated questions, do not ask about
  salary

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More Hints

• Attend all the events you can possibly go to, you
  cant beat the free food!
• Dont eliminate a firm until either you have an
  offer or they eliminate you, go into each event
  with an open mind
• Enjoy yourself, talk to several company
  representatives at each event
• Build relationships

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Where we will be interning

• Dusty
• KPMG Dallas
• Kristin
• KPMG Houston

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Other Possible Career Options

• Investment Banking
• Energy Trading
• Management Consulting
• Financial Services
• Industry

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Questions?

• Ask Now or Regret it Later