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Dress for success

Dress for success. Appropriate Interview Attire. How to Impress. Strategies for Getting the Job Master the Basics Business Dress Business Casual Casual. Strategies for Getting the Job You Want. Research your potential employer’s place of business (visit their website or offices)

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Dress for success

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  1. Dress for success Appropriate Interview Attire

  2. How to Impress • Strategies for Getting the Job • Master the Basics • Business Dress • Business Casual • Casual

  3. Strategies for Getting the Job You Want • Research your potential employer’s place of business (visit their website or offices) • Educate yourself on the company’s mission and the part they play in the industry • Determine how you would fit in • And how you could stand out

  4. Master the Basics • Dress conservatively to ensure that the focus is on your qualifications, not your attire • It’s OK to inquire about the dress code • Dress up one or two levels, but don’t out dress the boss/interviewer • Clothes are to be clean and pressed and shoes shined • No jewelry, other than a watch • Know how to tie a tie properly

  5. Don’t Do Save your fashion individuality for after you get the job.

  6. Business Dress

  7. Business Dress Explained • Solid navy or dark gray single-breasted suit • White or light blue long-sleeved dress shirt with simple collar • Conservative tie, with classic stripes or small pattern - avoid bright colors and wild designs • Clean & shined leather shoes in a classic business style (Black lace-up is a good choice)

  8. Fit is Crucial

  9. Good Fit Explained • Jacket • Follows contour of body, with no more than a 2-inch gap when pulled away from the chest • Jacket length should align with where fingers meet your palm when arms are at your sides • Sleeve length ends at break in the wrist • Pants • Back hem should end at top of the shoe heel • One fold (or break) in front near the ankle

  10. Business Casual

  11. Business Casual Explained • Appropriate for casual or artsy work environments • Single-breasted sport coat/blazer with a solid or subtle pattern in navy or earth tones • Medium to dark dress slacks • Long-sleeved button-down shirt with an open collar (no tie) • Casual leather shoes (no sneakers or sandals)

  12. Casual

  13. Casual Explained • Rarely appropriate except for very casual work environments • Khakis clean and pressed with a crease • Long-sleeved button-down with subtle pattern or a solid, 2 or 3 button polo shirt • Casual leather shoes (no sneakers or sandals) • Collarless shirts and jeans or shorts are not acceptable

  14. Parting Tips • Concentrate on your goal of getting the job. You are not trying to impress anyone with your distinctiveness or flair in how you dress. That can come later -- after you get the job. • It’s better to be over-dressed than under-dressed • First impressions do matter, and often make or break your chance of getting the job

  15. David Wise, Owner Let Us Help You Dress to Impress Top Shelf Menswear, 300 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA  17070 717.770.2080 topshelfmenswear.com

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