Dress for Success

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Dress for Success

• By
• Teslie Ashe
• Malcolm Carter
• Andre Cunningham
• Dwayne Jackson
• Yashema Mack
• Terrod Philpott
• Luis Sanchez

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Rules on Dressing for Success

• Dress for the job you want
• It's important to "look the part" as you
  interview for your first job out of college, and
  for successive positions as you advance in your
  career.
• Grooming is important. Donning proper interview
  attire doesn't mean much if your overall level of
  grooming doesn't create a favorable impression.
  For instance, wearing dreadlocks might make an
  important social statement on campus, but it
  won't score you points in the context of a
  corporate interview.

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Rules on Dressing for Success

• Make-up is another important part of grooming.
  Women should err on the side of too little rather
  than too much. The selection of make-up should
  complement skin tone, features and attire. Men
  with skin problems such as blemishes and uneven
  facial complexion might consider some of the
  products that cosmetic companies manufacture for
  the male market that address these concerns.

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Rules on Dressing for Success

• Don't forget the fingernailsthe interviewer will
  definitely notice them. Even if they are not
  professionally manicured, they should be neat,
  clean and of an appropriate length. For women, a
  light-colored nail polish (nothing garish) adds a
  nice touch.

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Rules on Dressing for Success

• Accessorize appropriately. Both genders should
  pay attention to accessories such as jewelry.
  Wearing multiple rings, bracelets and earrings
  don't convey a conservative image. For men, an
  attractive watch and class ring (or wedding ring)
  is enough jewelry. Save your "wrist gear" (chunky
  male bracelet) for another time.

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Rules on Dressing for Success

• Women have more options in accessorizing a
  tasteful broach, clasp bracelet, small earrings
  or single-strand necklace can greatly enhance an
  outfit. As a rule of thumb, two items of
  complementary jewelry should suffice as
  appropriate accessories for any interview attire.

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Rules on Dressing for Success

• To achieve the right look, also pay attention to
  what you carry into the interview. For women,
  your handbag should match your shoes and
  coordinate well with your entire ensemble. (Guys,
  if you normally carry a small masculine clutch,
  save it until after you get the job!)

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Rules on Dressing for Success

• Anyone carrying a portfolio or attaché to an
  interview should select the highest quality of
  leather grain affordable (rather than vinyl). On
  the other hand, it's best to avoid animal-grain
  textures such as snake or alligator. Though these
  are typically more expensive, they are often
  perceived as being somewhat gaudy.

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Making a Positive and Powerful First Impression

• To land the job you really want, consider the
  following pointers
• Make the best first impression.
• From the moment that you step inside the place of
  employment, all eyes will be on you.
• Everyone you speak with, including the
  receptionist, will draw some opinion of you based
  on how you dress and carry yourself.

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Making a Positive and Powerful First Impression

• Even if you are appropriately dressed for
  success, inattention to certain details can spoil
  the interview. Before entering the office where
  you will interview, stop off in a restroom and
  check yourself in a full-length mirror. You might
  notice things like a crooked tie, a run in the
  hose, or a smudge on the shoes. (Ladies, it's
  smart to carry an extra pair of hose in your
  purse.) Tidying up a bit can boost your
  confidence and preclude needless embarrassment.
  Another helpful hint During the restroom visit,
  make sure you use a bit of breath freshener.

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Making a Positive and Powerful First Impression

• The interviewer, especially, will make a quick
  determination as to how well you will fit in with
  the group based on your attire, grooming and
  personal deportment.
• You have one chance to make a good impressionso
  don't blow it!

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Professional Image Tips for Women

• Corporate employers are impressed with tasteful
  and conservative clothing and grooming. What does
  this mean in practical terms?
• Women have more flexibility in what to wear to
  impress an interviewer. Although a traditional
  two-piece business suit is always a safe bet,
  wearing a conservative business dress with
  tasteful accessories can also serve the purpose
  well.

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Professional Image Tips for Women

• Dark solids are more appropriate than pastels or
  prints (unless you're interviewing for a job in
  the leisure travel business). Accenting the basic
  attire with a colorful belt or scarf adds the
  right touch.

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Professional Image Tips for Women

• What to wear for "Casual Day" or "Dress-Down
  Friday" ?
• Khaki, corduroy, twill or cotton pants or skirts,
  neatly pressed
• Sweaters, twin sets, cardigans, polo/knit shirts
• Solid colors work better than bright patterns
• Matching leather belt and conservative shoes

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Fashion Show

• DOs
• Nice Skirt Suit, Knee length, Cuffed Long Sleeve
  Blouse underneath adds an extra hint of
  professionalism to the wardrobe.
• A nice Pant Suit always does the trick as well.

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Fashion Show

• DOs
• Be diverse in you dress.
• Here are different dress styles that work very
  well in the workplace.
• Ladies ALWAYS wear stockings when wearing a skirt!

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Fashion Show

• DOs
• Make sure you attire fits you well.
• Loose fitting, complementary attire for the
  office works best.
• Closed Toe shoes are a MUST! Not only for the
  professional look, but for safety as well.

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Fashion Show

• DONTS
• This is not considered professional dress at the
  workplace (Doctors can wear suits too!)

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Fashion Show

• DONTS
• Even if it cost you a lot of money, that denim
  jacket, skirt or jeans sends the wrong message.
  An employer may decide that you look too casual
  and dont care enough about the job!

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Fashion Show

• DONTS
• NO HATS!!! Unless your employer state you can,
  just DONT!
• Gloves are a NOT!
• This is NOT professional attire for ANY job!

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Fashion Show

• DONTS
• Unless the company you work for is having a
  formal party or ball of some sort, this is not
  professional attire for the workplace. Lets keep
  the Men focused on the task at hand and not on
  YOU!

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• AND NOW.
• THE INTERVIEWING PROCESS BEGINS..