Careers Education

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Careers Education Placement Centre

• Dressing for Interview
• Date 14 February, 2000 (Monday)
• Time 100 p.m.- 200 p.m.
• Venue T1, Meng Wah Complex

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Careers Education Placement Centre

• Ms Louisa Li
• Director
• E-mail louisali_at_hkusua.hku.hk
• Web http//www.hku.hk/cepc

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Slides from this presentation

• lecture notes are available at the CEPC Enquiry
  Desk for photocopying
• lecture notes are available at the CEPC
  homepagelthttp//www.hku.hk/cepcgt
• Students ?
• Services for students ?
• Careers Education Courses ?
• Lecture Notes ?

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To project a CONFIDENT image

• well-groomed
• professionally dressed
• behave appropriately

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Dress For work

• Wearing what the organization expects you to wear
  shows them you have chosen to be part of the
  team. When in doubt, it is always safe to wear a
  business suit. For most organizations, the
  expectation is dark suit for men and something
  fairly conservative for women. The idea is to
  project the best possible you and let your
  personal style make its mark within the
  boundaries of business conventions. Aim for
  physical comfort as well as style.

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General

• No causal wear, wear business suit
• clothing must be clean and properly pressed
• no stain marks on collar and cuffs
• shirts should be properly tucked in
• shoes must be polished

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Grooming

• hair
• - is your hair clean and free of dandruff?
• face
• - is you face free of oil?
• nails
• - are your nails clean?
• personal hygiene
• - do you have body odour or bad breath?

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DRESSING FOR INTERVIEWS - WOMEN

• suit - navy, grey, plum, beige, taupe, dark
  green, claret and cooca are examples of good
  colour
• matching blouses -
• e.g. white, off-white, shell pink
• simple style leather shoes, solid colour
• e.g. black, brown
• thin skin-coloured stockings
• matching leather handbag, not too big
• elegant watch
• wear simple make-up
• do not use perfume

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DRESSING FOR INTERVIEWS - MEN

• dark business suit - charcoal and navy are the
  best colour
• white long-sleeved shirt
• classic patterned, solid coloured tie, avoid tie
  with bright colour or large pattern
• tie should reach belt buckle and very close to
  collar when tied
• black leather shoes
• black, dark grey or navy socks
• black leather belt, no suspenders

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BODY LANGUAGE

• Eye Contact
• - direct eye contact
• - confident but friendly
• Voice
• - sound enthusiastic, neither too soft nor too
  loud
• Gestures
• - avoid nervous gesture e.g. fidgeting hands
  or jigging feet
• Postures
• - sit, stand and walk up-right

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Useful Reference Materials

• The Careers Library has a collection of videos
  and books on the subject, such as
• Videos
• Looking Sharp Dressing for Success
• Looking Sharp Grooming for Success
• Professional Presence
• Projecting the Right Image
• Executive Grooming for Female Students
• Books
• The Image Factor
• Dressing with Colour
• Body Language How to read others thoughts by
  their gestures

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Questions Answers
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Dressing With Color

• Coordinating Coats and Scarves
• The Color Circle
• Silhouettes
• Collars
• Necklines
• Sleeves
• Glossary

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The Image Factor

• 1. What is the Image Factor?
• Personal image and organizational culture
• What is an image?
• Why is the image factor important?
• Elements of personal image
• Extented image

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The Image Factor (contd)

• 2. Communication
• First impressions and the power of non-verbal
  communication
• The language of clothes
• Body language and presence
• Reputation and visibility
• Self-marketing

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The Image Factor .(contd)

• 3. Projecting a Professional Image
• Professional impact
• Image stealers
• Business grooming strategy
• Professional dressing
• Levels of Dress

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The Image Factor (contd)

• 4. Know Yourself
• Clothes and personality
• Colour and personality
• Design and personality

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The Image Factor (contd)

• 5. Organization and Planning
• Aggressive observation
• Personal architecture
• Lifestyle
• Wardrobe management
• Wardrobe maintenance
• Budget
• Building an appropriate business wardrobe

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The Image Factor (contd)

• 6. Personal Style
• Individual image
• Style preference exercise
• Primary style characteristics
• Secondary style characteristics
• Lack of style - whose fault is it?

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The Image Factor (contd)

• 7. What to Wear for What
• Dress for the event
• Preparation and research
• Event checklist
• Enhancing the message
• Why do we wear clothes anyway?

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Where to get more information

• Enquiry Desk - Careers Library
• Videos
• Projecting the Right Image (CUHK Press - 45 min)