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Dressing for Success

What to wear for that crucial interview

By Zoë Ogilvie
Business Attire Today
An article in U.S.A. Today spoke about candidates for jobs wearing
 Jeans
 Purple sweat suits
 Spike heels or sneakers.

Other applicants showed


 Pierced body parts
 Spiked hair
 Chewed gum
 Showed up in rumpled clothes

According to the article, the outlandish


dress costs some candidates the job!!!

In a floundering market you must do everything in


your power to get that job!

That means Dressing for success!


The Importance of the first impression
 Most interviewers state that they can make their
mind up about a candidate in 30 seconds. This is
how long you have to impress them!

 According to Kim Zoller at Image Dynamics 55%


of another person's perception of you is based on
how you look.

 It makes sense to dress your best for the


interview, regardless of the dress code at the
organization.
 If you're in doubt about how to dress for an interview, it
is best to err on the side of conservatism.
Men’s Proper Business Attire
 Solid color, conservative suit
 White long sleeve shirt
 Conservative tie
 Dark socks, professional shoes
 Very limited jewelry
 Neat, professional hairstyle
 Go easy on the aftershave
 Neatly trimmed nails
 Portfolio or briefcase
Examples of Men’s Business Attire
Women’s Proper Business Attire
 Solid color, conservative suit
 Coordinated blouse
 Moderate shoes
 Limited jewelry
 Neat, professional hairstyle
 Tan or light hosiery
 Sparse make-up & perfume
 Manicured nails
 Portfolio or briefcase
Examples of Women’s Business Attire
Dress for Success!

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