GW CHAPTER OF AMA

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Welcome

• GW MBA Association
• F. David Fowler Career Center
• Justin Bakewell President
• Nicole Cochran Vice President of 1st Year
  Integration

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Agenda

• Professionalism
• F. David Fowler Agreement
• Attire

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MBA Association

• Mission
• To successfully manage and promote the GW MBA
  brand, thus actively increasing the value of the
  investment made by alumni and current students.

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Professionalism

• What is Professionalism to you?

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Beyond the Agreement

• Representing yourself as a professional Attire
• Grooming
• Business Formal
• Business Attire
• Business Casual
• Casual Friday

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Grooming

• Men
• Clean shaven or well trimmed facial hair
• Neat hair and finger nails
• Women
• Natural Make-up
• Hair neat and out of your face
• Finger nails well trimmed
• Everyone be conscious of perfumes/colognes, many
  are allergic

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Attire Business

• The Suit defined
• A jacket and pants or a skirt that are not only
  the same color, but the same brand and material
• Both pieces should be pressed and creased

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Attire Business Formal

• Men
• A dark suit and white or light colored shirt
• Conservative tie
• Polished lace up or loafer shoes
• Women
• A dark suit and collared shirt
• Closed toe and polished heels, not too high
• Minimal jewelry, nothing large
• Weve won the battle on nylons but conservative
  offices will still expect them

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Attire Business

• Men
• A suit and dress shirt
• Tie
• Polished lace up or loafer shoes
• Women
• A suit and any shirt (camisole, collared, etc.)
• Closed toe heels, not too high
• Minimal jewelry, nothing large

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• What is business casual?

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Attire Business Casual

• There is no one definition of business casual,
  this is where most people can find themselves in
  trouble
• Business Casual Rule Always Business, Never
  Casual
• Meaning you should always be dressed
  professionally
• Wear clean and pressed clothing
• Never wear athletic shoes, shorts or denim (even
  a skirt)
• Avoid being trendy
• WSJ Slideshow http//online.wsj.com/article/SB12
  0835352910419467.html

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Attire Business Casual Men

• Pressed collared shirt
• Golf and Polo shirts are often acceptable but
  dont send a very professional message
• Suit or Sport Coat optional
• Sweaters over shirts are good
• Pressed slacks or khakis
• Clean, not scuffed, shoes. Shined leather are
  best.

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Attire Business Casual Women

• Shirt, sweater or blouse
• Be careful of low necklines
• Sleeveless is often acceptable but avoid thin
  straps
• NEVER allow a bra strap to show!
• Jackets or sweaters are a great option
• Pressed slacks or skirts
• Skirts should NEVER be more than 2 inches above
  the knee
• Capri or cropped pants are often ok in summer but
  NOT shorts
• Clean, not scuffed, shoes. Shined leather are
  best.
• Sandals are fine but no flip-flops and toenails
  must be polished

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Attire Casual

• Everyone
• No shorts or flip flops
• Nothing torn or faded
• ALWAYS wrinkle free
• Jeans and T-shirts are ok
• Athletic or other casual shoes are ok if they are
  neat and in good repair

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Attire Summary

• Always Business, Never Casual!
• Please review the articles you received
• A list of good stores to find clothes is included
• Questions?

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