WORK IMMERSION/RESEARCH/CAREER

ADVOCACY/CULMINATING ACTIVITY (WRCC)

Lesson 2

Proper Posture and Attire

 PROPER POSTURE

Posture refers to the position

in which someone holds their
body when standing.
Psychologists proved that it
takes only 20 to 32 seconds
to make a good or poor first
impression, despite an
interviewer's mental
attempts to remain neutral.
is about far more than
looking confident and poised.
Sitting or standing in the
right position makes sure our
bodies function properly.
Correct Standing Posture
 Correct Standing Posture

1. Imagine a string attached

to the top of your head, then
the string being pulled
upwards.
2. Stand with your weight
evenly distributed between
your heel and the balls of
your feet.
3. Your feet should be about
shoulder width, and pointing
slightly outward.
4. Avoid locking your knees.
 Correct Standing Posture

5. Tuck your tummy in and

don’t let your pelvis roll
forward.
6. Relax your arms and let
them hang naturally down
the sides of your body.
7. Keep your shoulders back,
and don’t let them slump
forward.
 Correct Standing Posture

8. Hold your head up straight

with your chin tucked in.
Don’t tilt your head either
forward, backward or
sideways.
9. Look straight ahead.
10. If standing for a long
period of time, shift weight
from one foot to the other,
or rock from heels to toes.
Correct Sitting Posture
 Correct Sitting Posture

1. Sit in the chair and

straighten your back.
2. Pull your shoulders back
slightly and make sure your
buttocks touch the back of
the chair
3. Make sure your feet touch
the floor. If they do not, rest
them on a footrest.
4. Do not cross your legs or
sit in other positions that do
not allow both feet to touch
the floor or a footrest.
 Correct Sitting Posture

5. Keep your knees at about the

same height as your hips.
6. Allow a small gap between
the back of your knees and the
front of the seat
7. Avoid tensing your shoulders
and rest your arms on the arms
of the chair or on your desk so
that they are parallel to the
floor.
8. Keep your body straight. Your
torso and neck should remain in
line vertically, your thighs should
remain in a straight horizontal
line and your lower legs should
stay vertical
 PROPER BUSINESS ATTIRE

A proper business attire is a

good sign of professionalism
in any type of work. Dressing
cleanly and appropriately for
the workplace shows
character. In a workplace,
revealing too much is
unacceptable, as modesty is
key. Accessories, which range
from jewelry to perfume to
notebook or briefcase, must
also fit a business formal
environment and should be
worn or carried in good
taste.
 PROPER BUSINESS ATTIRE

For Men:
1. A nice suit should be worn
during the interview even if the
job will require jeans or outdoor
clothing.
2. For men who work indoors in
an office setting, a suit is
preferred. Do wear a black, navy
or gray suit that fits well.
3. Wear a long-sleeve shirt in
white or a light color, and have
the shirt pressed. The cuffs
shouldn't be frayed or rolled up.
4. Never wear a short-sleeve
shirt with a suit.
 PROPER BUSINESS ATTIRE

5. The pants and jacket should

be the same color and material.
6. Businessmen should wear
conservative or neat ties, not
comic strip, silly, or iconic ties.
Same goes with socks.
7. Do wear black or brown dress
shoes rather than tennis shoes.
8. A nice, appropriate, and
presentable hairstyle makes the
business attire a complete
package.
 PROPER BUSINESS ATTIRE

For Women:
1. Pantsuits should be tailored and
creased, not flowing or too tight.
2. A dress suit should have a skirt
that goes no higher than 2 inches
above the knee
3. Miniskirts, even in a suit, are
not appropriate for business wear.
4. If suit wear is not required,
wear dress pants/slacks and skirts,
never jeans.
5. Don't wear skirts that are too
long or billowy and Don't wear
pants that are too snug on the
body.
 PROPER BUSINESS ATTIRE

6. Women's shoes should

have closed toes, not open
toes.
7. Don't wear sandals or
stiletto heels. Heels should
be conservative; shoes with
no heel are acceptable.
8. Avoid wearing see-through
garments or sleeveless shirts.
9. A clean-looking (usually
updo) hairstyles makes the
business attire a complete
package.
 WORK IMMERSION/RESEARCH/CAREER
ADVOCACY/CULMINATING ACTIVITY (WRCC)

Performance Task # 1

* Create a video
showing how to do the
correct standing and
sitting posture. Also
include in the video
and model the proper
attire .