1. Avoiding The Fashion Police Professional Attire

2. Ladies: Interview Looks Most professional style Dark color- navy or black Appropriate length skirt Jacket fits well Simple jewelry Classic pumps Professional notebook

3. Ladies: Interview Maybe’s Solid Dark Color Fitted/Stylish Wear with closed-toe shoes Don’t wear pants suit to interview with a very conservative company Great for workday

4. Skirt slit should be in the back Jacket should be traditional cut No open shoes Add pantyhose Avoid low cut jackets Just say no to denim Ladies: Interview Don’ts

5. Guys: Interview Looks Most professional style Dark color- navy, black or charcoal gray Keep buttons closed when standing Should fit well White or light blue shirt w/ undershirt Tie with conservative pattern

6. Guys: Interview Maybe’s Risky for an interview. Good for work day Single breasted suits make you look taller Only button the top two buttons Tie should end ½ inch below the top of the pants waist Cordovan shoes will dress it up more Remove the sleeve tag

7. Guys: Interview Don’ts Attention to detail Style Clean-cut Professional Appearance Have your suit pressed Visit the Guy’dlines section of www.menswearh ouse.com www.menswearh ouse.com

8. Business Casual Looks Will vary depending on your company dress code and/or your department Notice what others are wearing when you interview Dress code won’t always match fashion Dress for the position you want, not the one you have Companies are moving away from business casual because there are no standard guidelines When in doubt, ask!

9. Career Fair and Job/Internship Strategies

10. Purpose of a Career Fair NETWORKING Learn more about companies and career fields in which you might be interested Move on in the selection process

11. What to Wear Dress professionally Men- two piece business suit or shirt and tie with nice dress pants Women- skirt suit/pant suit or nice sweater or blouse… No club wear! Solid dark colors Remove unconventional piercings Press clothes Make sure shoes are in good condition Use minimal cologne or perfume

12. What to Bring 20-25 copies of your resume on resume quality paper Portfolio or nice folder-no backpacks Breath mints-not gum

13. Career Fair Etiquette Introduce yourself Firm handshake Make eye contact Smile Enunciate your words Don’t interrupt others Don’t just drop off your resume

14. Researching Companies Check out the organization’s web site Open positions/Campus Recruiting See what products/services they offer What is their mission statement Who are their competitors

15. Follow Up Ask for a business card and take any brochures they are handing out Email or call each employer you meet with and let them know that you enjoyed meeting with them and you are interested in applying for the position

16. General Tips Explore occupational options Begin building your network now Start/Revise your resume Always send a cover letter when applying for a job/internship Don’t wait until you’re a senior to think about your career

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