DRESS for SUCCESS For: The Internship Class By: Janice Valle- WBL Coordinator.
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Transcript of DRESS for SUCCESS For: The Internship Class By: Janice Valle- WBL Coordinator.
Do You Know? True or False• #1-You can lose a job opportunity by a first
impression
• #2-You can wear anything you want to your job interview
• #3-Wearing too much perfume is not a good choice on your job interview
• #4-Brushing your teeth and combing your hair may help you get that job
• #5-You can wear your best flip flops to an interview
First Impressions• The first introduction is your
appearance
• Your attire sets the tone of the interview
• Create a positive first impression
• Dress for a competitive edge
What To Wear Men
Ladies
•Dark suit or sport coat and slacks•White long sleeved dress shirt •Polished dress shoes•Matching belt•Tie if possible
•Dark business suit w/skirt or slacks•Light colored blouse•Low heeled shoes•Blazer if no suit•Natural shadepantyhose
What Not to Wear
• Sporty, revealing, or dressy clothes
• Heavy perfume/cologne
• Excessive jewelry
• Casual shoes or flip flops
• Heavy makeup
• Wild nail designs
• Wild hairdo
Personal Hygiene• Bath or shower
• No body odor
• Clean hair
• Clean and trimmed fingernails
• Brushed teeth, fresh breath
Grooming• Neat hair
• Clean and pressed clothes
• Clean/polished shoes
• Light makeup/nail polish-ladies
• Light perfume/cologne
• Minimal jewelry
Final Check
• Before interview check the mirror
• Make sure you look confident
• Have your resume in a folder
• No candy, gum, or objects in mouth
Q&A• #1- Is it ok to chew gum during a job
interview?
• #2- Would it show you want the job when you dress in sweatpants?
• #3- Could you get a job by a first positive impression?
• #4- If you have body odor do you think you will get the job?
• #5- Will you show more confidence looking well put together?
Summary
• Remember the first impression
• Wear the appropriate clothing
• Smell good, look good
• Feel confident
Assignment• Research the listed resources
• Prepare an outline of how you would prepare yourself for a job interview
• Or you may share your experiences preparing for a job interview
• Bring it into our next class for class discussion
• Pay attention to details on your outline
• Be creative- add a photo, etc.
Resources• Books: • Quintessential Careers: Dress for Suc
cess Books:books for making a first great impression
• Web Sites: • SYMS Dress to Achieve: a career site
created to help you with the basics of proper job interview attire
• CareerGear:a non-profit organization