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Dress for success

Dress for success. Why is it important? First impressions are important, especially when it comes to job hunting. If you don’t take your appearance seriously, you give the impression that you will not take your work seriously. General Tips: Wear properly fitting clothing

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Dress for success

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  1. Dress for success Why is it important? • First impressions are important, especially when it comes to job hunting. • If you don’t take your appearance seriously, you give the impression that you will not take your work seriously. General Tips: • Wear properly fitting clothing • If you are uncertain, lean towards formal • Tattoos should be concealed • No wrinkles in clothing

  2. Dress for success Men • pants should hit the shoe (not the floor) • Socks should be calf length and neutral colors • Long hair should be pulled back and neatly fastened Women • Stick to subdued hair, makeup and nails • Avoid knee high boots and stilettos which make dramatic statements • Ideal if shoes, belt, and handbag match http://www.howcast.com/videos/929-How-To-Dress-For-a-Job-Interview

  3. Dress for success 3 Types of Styles: • Interview Attire: most traditional and conservative style • Professional Attire: wear to an established job that allows more freedom in attire • Business Casual: most relaxed style

  4. Dress for success:interview attire The focus is to look clean cut and professional by sticking to a classic look. Wear Interview Attire to any meeting or event where first impressions are extremely important. • Black, navy, and dark grey suits with little or no pattern • Long sleeved white colored shirts (or subdued colors may be appropriate, but white is preferred) • Simple ties with minimal patterns and tame colors

  5. Example:Interview attire This look makes the right first impression!

  6. Dress for success:Professional attire Wear this style to an established job and when job atmosphere allows for more freedom in attire. Professional Attire may be appropriate for job fairs, meetings, events, and presentations that are less formal. • More expressive and allows more patterns and styles • Blazers and pants that coordinate but not necessarily match • Generally long sleeves but some short sleeves may be appropriate

  7. Dress for success:business casual Wear when company code allows it or when it is clear that members of the organization are wearing a business casual style. This style is less formal, but be sure to maintain proper fit and have no wrinkles. • Polo shirts, khakis, and sweaters are appropriate • Short sleeves are more common and appropriate • Colors, patterns, and materials have the most freedom

  8. Example:professional attire Notice there is more freedom with color!

  9. Example: business casual Most relaxed. Khakis and polo shirts are appropriate.

  10. Dress For success…on a budget Check out the Central/North Arkansas and the Northwest Arkansas documents for places in your area that provide clothing services. Looking professional can cost a lot, but here are a few ways to save: • Church clothes closets • Salvation Army • Tribal clothes closets • Goodwill, Plato’s Closet, and consignment stores • Garage sales • Borrow from friends and family

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