Dressing for Success Dressing for Success

What to wear for that crucial interview What to wear for that crucial interview

By Zoë Ogilvie By Zoë Ogilvie

Business Attire TodayBusiness Attire Today An article in U.S.A. Today spoke about candidates for jobs wearing An article in U.S.A. Today spoke about candidates for jobs wearing

JeansJeans Purple sweat suitsPurple sweat suits Spike heels or sneakers. Spike heels or sneakers.

Other applicants showed Other applicants showed Pierced body partsPierced body parts Spiked hairSpiked hair Chewed gum Chewed gum Showed up in rumpled clothes Showed up in rumpled clothes

According to the article, the outlandishAccording to the article, the outlandishdress costs some candidates the job!!!dress costs some candidates the job!!!

In a floundering market you must do everything in In a floundering market you must do everything in your power to get that job! your power to get that job!

That means Dressing for success!That means Dressing for success!

The Importance of the first impression The Importance of the first impression

Most interviewers state that they can make their Most interviewers state that they can make their mind up about a candidate in mind up about a candidate in 30 seconds.30 seconds. This is This is how long you have to impress them! how long you have to impress them!

According to Kim Zoller at Image Dynamics According to Kim Zoller at Image Dynamics 55%55% of another person's perception of you is based on of another person's perception of you is based on how you look. how you look.

It makes sense to dress your best for the It makes sense to dress your best for the interview, regardless of the dress code at the interview, regardless of the dress code at the organization. organization. If you're in doubt about how to dress for an interview, it is If you're in doubt about how to dress for an interview, it is

best to err on the side of conservatism. best to err on the side of conservatism.

Men’s Proper Business Attire Men’s Proper Business Attire

Solid color, conservative suit Solid color, conservative suit White long sleeve shirt White long sleeve shirt Conservative tie Conservative tie Dark socks, professional shoes Dark socks, professional shoes Very limited jewelry Very limited jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Neat, professional hairstyle Go easy on the aftershave Go easy on the aftershave Neatly trimmed nails Neatly trimmed nails Portfolio or briefcasePortfolio or briefcase

Examples of Men’s Business Attire Examples of Men’s Business Attire

Women’s Proper Business AttireWomen’s Proper Business Attire

Solid color, conservative suit Solid color, conservative suit Coordinated blouse Coordinated blouse Moderate shoes Moderate shoes Limited jewelry Limited jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Neat, professional hairstyle Tan or light hosiery Tan or light hosiery Sparse make-up & perfume Sparse make-up & perfume Manicured nails Manicured nails Portfolio or briefcasePortfolio or briefcase

Examples of Women’s Business Attire Examples of Women’s Business Attire

Dress for Success! Dress for Success!

Are there any Questions?Are there any Questions?