Dress For Success

1. Dress For Success Before you view this PowerPoint, go to View, then Notes Page, so you can see all of the extra information that make the slides more helpful!

2. Dress For Success What to Wear to Work

3. Dress For Success • Who – Host, Organization • What – Interview, Career Fair, Typical Work Day • Where – Location, Region

4. Dress For Success • Who – Host, Organization • Who is hosting the event • CEO or Board Members • HR, Recruiters • Department Manager • Director of Research • Type or organization • Fortune 500 or a Startup • Industry

5. Dress For Success • What – Interview, Job Fair, Typical Work Day • Interview • Professional attire • Usually dress a level up from a typical workday at that organization • Career Fair • Professional attire • Clothing choices should work for multiple industries or organizations • Typical Work Day • Professional attire with some flexibility • Organization and industry specific

6. Dress For Success • Where – Location, Region • Location • Office • Conference • Restaurant • Region • West Coast • Midwest • East Coast Some events or locations require more or less formal attire. If you are unsure, ask HR staff or conference organizers. West Coast based organizations and sites tend to be less formal.

7. Dress for SuccessWhat to do before the event • Research and select appropriate attire • Organizational culture • Industry • Personality and Comfort • Plan ahead • Clean and Pressed • Tailored

8. Dress For Success • Research the organization and industry • Online • Colleagues • Personal Network • Friends • Family • Professional Network • LinkedIn • Professional Associations

9. Dress for SuccessWhat to do before the event • Plan ahead • Clean and Pressed • Tailored • Proper tailoring often takes at least one week lead time • A well tailored, inexpensive suit looks much better than an expensive, poorly fitting one. • Cost savings • Plan ahead and purchase professional clothing on sale

10. Dress For Success • Select Appropriate Attire • Interview – Traditional Corporate • Business Professional Attire ONLY • Typically very conservative • Black, Charcoal Gray, or Navy Suits • Polished shoes, usually black • Socks should be the same color as your slacks • Belt should match shoes

12. Dress For Success • How to Tie a Tie • http://www.tie-a-tie.net/ • Button Rules for Jackets (Top to Bottom, When Standing) • Three Button Jacket • Sometimes, Always, Never • Two Button Jacket • Always, Never

14. Dress For Success • Shoe Rules for Ladies • Heels should be 3 inches or shorter • No stilettos • No sandals or open toed shoes in conservative offices • Hosiery is a must in conservative offices

15. Dress For Success • No Cleavage • No Mini Skirts • Skirts should be no shorter than one inch above the knee

16. Dress For Success • Select Appropriate Attire • Interview – Corporate (Relatively Casual) Office • Business Professional Attire • Often best to err on conservative side and dress more traditionally • However, some firms (such as Amazon) specifically state that suits don’t impress them • Then…..

18. Dress For Success • Select Appropriate Attire • Interview – Creative Corporate • More flexibility with color and style • Must still look professional • No flip flops, tennis shoes • Don’t show too much skin

20. Dress For Success • Select Appropriate Attire • Career Fair • Business Professional Attire • Err on the side of caution

21. Dress For Success • More about professional appearance • Bags • Black, Brown, Oxblood • Tote or Briefcase or Folio • Handbags • Should be small to medium in size • Neutral color Ladies – Carry one tote or briefcase that holds everything OR Carry a handbag and folio. Do NOT carry a briefcase/tote AND a handbag.

22. Dress For Success • More about professional appearance • Hair and Nails • Hair should be clean and well groomed • Facial hair must be neat and well kempt • Nails should be clean and buffed (short to medium) • Polish is not required for ladies but if used, it should be neutral in color (pale pink, beige)

23. Dress For Success • More about professional appearance • Makeup • Natural, Minimal • Neutral • The job interview is not the place for trendy makeup

24. Dress For Success • More about professional appearance • Scent • Antiperspirant and/or Deodorant – Yes • Fragrance – No • Some folks are extremely sensitive to scents • Fresh breath • Use mints, not gum

25. Dress For Success • More about professional appearance • Jewelry • Men • Watch • Wedding band (if married)

26. Dress For Success • More about professional appearance • Jewelry • Women • Watch • Wedding band (if married) • One set small stud earrings • One necklace

27. Dress For Success • More about professional appearance • Body Art • In general, tattoos should not be visible • Never have visible tattoos in very conservative firms and/or healthcare • No piercings except one stud earring in each ear for women only

28. Dress For Success • More about professional appearance • Industry Quirks • Do your research • Know if certain colors or clothing items are taboo

29. Dress For Success • Cultural Considerations and Appearance • Head gear and other items worn for religious reasons are acceptable • Long hair is generally not recommended for men • Men with long hair for religious or cultural reasons should pull hair neatly back when interviewing

30. Dress For Success • Resources • ASU Fulton Engineering Career Center • Dress for Success Workshops • http://more.engineering.asu.edu/career/

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