1. Morehead State Career Services Ashley PowellCareer Counselor606.783.2233

2. Why dress for success? • The initial impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one! • The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. • It's always important to dress professionally for a job interview, even if the work environment is casual.

3. Men's Interview Attire • Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey) • Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit) • Belt • Tie • Dark socks, conservative leather shoes • Little or no jewelry • Neat, professional hairstyle • Limit the aftershave • Neatly trimmed nails • Portfolio or briefcase

4. Women’s Interview Attire • Suit (navy, black or dark grey) • The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably • Coordinated blouse • Conservative shoes • Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets) • No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry • Professional hairstyle • Neutral pantyhose • Light make-up and perfume • Neatly manicured clean nails • Portfolio or briefcase

5. Casual

6. Business Casual

7. Casual

8. Business Casual

9. Casual/Sportswear

10. What not to bring to the interview • Gum • Cell phone • Ipod • Coffee or soda • If you have lots of piercings, leave some of your rings at home (earrings only, is a good rule) • Cover tattoos

11. What not to wear

12. What the employers say… • "Dress how you want people to perceive you because it plays a huge role in how you are initially treated," advises Desiree Devaney, a financial analyst with GE Capital Credit. "Perfectly groomed means efficient and reliable in work; unkempt means disorganized and therefore difficult to trust with different assignments. After awhile, people realize these things do not necessarily correspond, but initially, your looks and dress are your representation to them."

13. MSU Career Services Offers: • Professional clothing attire in our free store located at the Career Center • Personality and Interest Inventories • Resume and Cover Letter Critique • Job Search Coaching • Mock Interviews • Help choosing a Major • Evaluating Job Offers and Salary

14. MSU Career Services • Call ahead for appointments that fit your schedule - (606) 783-2233 • http://www.moreheadstate.edu/career - See our online resources • 428 University Drive (Across from Baird Music Hall) • Walk ins are welcome • All services are free