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Dressing for Success J ob interviews P roper work place attire a MAP/ACE event

Dressing for Success J ob interviews P roper work place attire a MAP/ACE event. People make assessments and judgments about you based on how you look and what you are wearing. Your level of professionalism Your level of sophistication Your intelligence Your credibility.

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Dressing for Success J ob interviews P roper work place attire a MAP/ACE event

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  1. Dressing for SuccessJob interviewsProper work place attirea MAP/ACE event

  2. People make assessments and judgments about you based on how you look and what you are wearing. • Your level of professionalism • Your level of sophistication • Your intelligence • Your credibility

  3. First impressions count!!! • People draw conclusions about you from the moment you make your first entrance and they seldom change their minds. They size you up in an instant, and whether they decided to “write you off” or conclude that you are “okay” and worth getting to know better, they rarely questiontheir snap judgments. It may not be fair (or what you want to hear), but if there is a choice between two comparably qualified people, the one who makes a better first impression will be chosen.

  4. What to wear in order to make a positive first impression.

  5. Interview Attire for Women *Blue, grey orblacksuit *Skirt should be at or below the knee *White or cream colored blouse *Hose flesh colored *Moderate to low heels (no stilettos, mules, or open toe)

  6. Minimal jewelry Conservative hairstyle Leather portfolio too include resume, or other material pertinent to your interview Interview Attire for Women cont.

  7. Blue, grey, or black suit White shirt Conservative Tie Dark conservative shoes (shined) Leather portfolio Interview Attire for Men

  8. Jewelry- watch, small link bracelet No Earrings Interview Attire for Men cont.

  9. 90% of the decisions on who to hire are made within the first 2 minutes of meeting a candidate.

  10. What can you do to avoid being eliminated within the first 2minutes? • Since outer appearance is critical to the first 2 minutes, here are some pitfalls you can avoid………………………. • Visible tattoos • Visible body piercing (tongue, eyebrows, nose, lips, etc.) • Flamboyant hairstyles (gentlemen braids?) • Overpowering fragrances • Flashy jewelry • Answering your cell phone • Ill fitting clothing- too big/too tight

  11. What can you do to avoid being eliminated within the first 2minutes? Cont. • Being late • Not making eye contact • Chewing gum • Speaking to loudly or to low • Referring to the interviewer by the incorrect name • Using slang

  12. What does business casual mean??????????

  13. Very ambiguous if not properly defined!

  14. The Cons of a Business Casual Dress Code In the late 90’s a survey was conducted amongst Fortune 500 companies regarding the impact of the Business Casual Dress Code within the workplace.

  15. the Results…… • Decrease in productivity and overall quality of work • Increased tardiness, absenteeism, and early departures • A decrease in polite, mannerly behavior • A decrease in commitment and company loyalty

  16. If your organization does not specifically define “Business Casual” never wear the following: • Athletic shoes, Hiking boots or Flip Flops • After 5 attire • Hats • Scarves or Doo-rags • Jeans or shorts • T-shirts with provocative or suggestive writing • Cut off, tube, or halter tops

  17. Typical business attire includes: • Khaki pants/skirt • Polo shirts (tucked in) *Men* • Minimal jewelry • Blouses or shirts should have minimal cleavage • Proper undergarments

  18. A few common sense rules… • Clothes should always be neatly pressed/ironed • Wear clothes that fit • Avoid hair styles that require constant adjustments • Always, always, dress to impress the TARGET AUDIENCE

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