How to Look Like a Professional

1. How to Look Like a Professional The Do’s and Don’ts of Dressing for an Interview

2. Appropriate Interview Attire Females • Slacks • Blouse • Knee-Length Skirt • Dress (with sleeves) • Dress Shoes • Suit (optional) • Small Belt (neutral) Males • Slacks • Dress Shirt • Polo Shirt • Belt (Black/Brown) • Dress Shoes • Suit (optional) • Tie (optional)

3. The Do’s of Interview Attire Females • Neutral Colors or Pastels • Simple Patterns • Small/Simple Jewelry • Wear Minimal Make-up • Shoes-Short Heels or Flats • Wear Nylons (neutral color) if wearing a dress or skirt • Neatly Combed Hair (wear in a ponytail or up-do) Males • Neutral Colors (e.g. Black, Brown, Khaki, Grey) and Pastels • Simple Patterned Shirts • Clean Shaven • Neatly Combed Hair

4. Female Do’s Collared ¾ Sleeve Blouse with Knee-Length Skirt Optional Suit with Collared Blouse

5. Female Do’s Accessories: Thin Belt, Pearl Necklace and Stud Earrings or Silver/Gold Necklace with Small Hoops Shoes: (Left) Black with ½ inch heel and (Right) Flats

6. Male Do’s Blue Striped Dress Shirt with Khaki Slacks Charcoal Suit with White Dress Shirt, Black Belt and Tie

7. Male Do’s Black Dress Shoes with Laces Brown Loafers

8. Inappropriate Interview Attire Females • T-Shirts/Sweatshirts • Sleeveless Shirts or Spaghetti Straps • Shorts • Short Skirts/Dresses • Anything Ripped/Dirty • Large Jewelry • High/Stiletto Heels • Sneakers/Sandals Males • T-Shirts/Sweatshirts • Sleeveless Shirts • Jeans • Shorts • Anything Ripped/Dirty • Sneakers

9. The Don’ts of Interview Attire Females • Show Tattoos • Show Body Piercings (you may wear small earrings) • Wear Bright Colors • Wear Complex/Busy Patterns • Wear Fish-Net or Bright-Colored Nylons/Tights • Wear Open-Toed and Backless Shoes Males • Show Tattoos • Show Body Piercings • Wear Bright Colors • Wear Complex/Busy Patterns • Wear Jewelry • Not Shave • Not Brush Your Hair

10. Female Don’ts Ripped Jean Skirt with Bright/Busy Sleeveless Tank Top Shoes: (Left) Sneakers and (Right) Bright, High Heeled/Backless/Open-toed Sandels

11. Female Don’ts Small Gold Hoops= Yes! Bright Make=No! Black Chocker=No! Tongue Piercing=No! Rips/Tears=No! Remove Body Piercings

12. Males Don’ts Jeans and T-Shirt with Writing: Avoid Being a Walking Advertisement Dirty/Torn Sneakers

13. Males Don’ts Jewelry= No! Sleeveless= No! Shave! Remove Body Piercings Cover Tattoos

14. Based on what you have learned about appropriate interview attire, which individual(s) would you hire based on their dress? Who Would you Hire? Alicia Ginny John Michael Chris Zack

15. Answer Ginny and Zack both demonstrate appropriate interview attire. They are wearing neutral and/or pastel colors with no flashy accessories or jewelry. While Zack does have facial hair, his mustache and beard are neatly trimmed and the rest of his face is kept clean-shaven.