Dress To Impress

1. Dress To Impress Wall Street Journal Article Presentation “Want to Be CEO? You Have to Dress the Part.” Group: 3ML Jeff Messmer, John Morgan, Morgan Mitchell, & Shawna Laughery

2. What You Wear Is Important! • Members of Board of Directors admit to judging executive-level candidates by their appearance • Subliminal Messages • Employers assume things about your character or personality based on what you wear

3. Advice For Men Have shirts professionally laundered Wear a shirt with a collar Keep jacket buttoned when standing Looks neat and well-assembled Wear a nice watch Footwear is important Shine your shoes and wear appropriate socks

4. The Look of the Do’s and Don’ts Don’ts Do’s

5. Interview Attire for Women • Your attire should NOT take center stage • Attire should always be tasteful • If you wear it to go out, it’s probably not acceptable for an interview • In a corporate atmosphere, solid and simple is the best

6. 8 Steps for Proper Dress Attire Call Ahead Consider the location of the job Choose between closed-toe shoes, pumps, etc. Avoid anything tight or short

7. 8 Steps Continued • 5. Check outfit • Tone it down • Inspect • Purse, handbag, or portfolio

8. Business-etiquette consultant Ann Marie Sabath’s advice for executive job seekers: Men Belt, wedding band, watch Iron all shirts, no matter what Keep a sharp crease in your pants Women The higher the position, the more light-colored suits should be worn

9. Business Casual Classy looking jeans Make sure they fit at the waist, no low rise Dress for the position you want

10. Match the culture of the industry Always carry along a tie, jacket, or anything else you may need so you can slip it on if it’s appropriate, if you don’t take it with you, you can’t put it on if you need it

11. Questions?