2. First Impressions Count
As noted by our early work, employers have already made an impression based on how we’re dressed.
What impression are we leaving and what does it take to leave a good impression?
What is appropriate attire for an interview??

3. General Guidelines
Clothing should be neat, clean, and pressed. This means ironing or a trip to the dry-cleaners.
Shower or bathe the morning of the interview. Wear deodorant. Don’t wear cologne/aftershave or perfume: you don’t want to smell overpowering or worse, cause an allergic reaction.

4. Make sure you have fresh breath
Make sure you have fresh breath. Brush your teeth before you leave, and don’t eat before the interview. Don’t smoke right before an interview.
If you have a facial piercing or earrings, remove the jewelry.
Your hair should be neat, clean, and conservative
He is half way there!

5. Women Suit and blouse – skirt or pants
Skirt must be knee length or longer
Watch blouse neckline/cleavage
Shoes must be close toed with a moderate heel
Hosiery is a must
Stay with solid colors

6. Keep makeup minimal and natural
Avoid bright or unusual colors (e.g., purple lipstick) or very long nails Think Job Candidate, not Mimi
Hair should be pulled back and styled
To avoid nervous habits of playing with hair or too much focus on style

7. Men
A suit means a matching jacket and pants, dress shirt, tie, coordinating socks & dress shoes.
Avoid loud suit colors & styles
Ties must be conservative
Shined and polished dress shoes
Freshly cut and styled hair
preferably no facial hair
Shave morning of

8. You be the judge
In your group, you will be handed a picture of a job candidate:
As an employer give us your first impressions, good and bad.
What can this candidate do to adjust their appearance?
You will present your ideas to the class as the candidates picture will be displayed on the screen
You have 5 minutes to gather your ideas to be presented

9. Candidate # 1

10. Candidate #2

11. Candidate # 3

12. Candidate # 4 .

13. Candidate #5

14. Candidate #6

15. Candidate # 7

16. Candidate # 8

17. Review Dress for success
If you have to ask, “can I wear this?” The answer is always “NO”
If you are unsure, lean on the conservative side Always dress 3 levels higher than the job you are interviewing for
Remember that an interviewer is selecting you to represent the company
Looking even slightly unprofessional can cost you the job

18. Remember…
It is important to realize that you want to stand out for your qualifications for the job… not for what you are wearing.