DRESS for SUCCESS

For: The Internship Class

By: Janice Valle- WBL Coordinator

You will Learn:

• First impressions

• What to wear

• What not to wear

• Personal Hygiene

• Grooming

Do You Know? True or False• #1-You can lose a job opportunity by a first

impression

• #2-You can wear anything you want to your job interview

• #3-Wearing too much perfume is not a good choice on your job interview

• #4-Brushing your teeth and combing your hair may help you get that job

• #5-You can wear your best flip flops to an interview

First Impressions• The first introduction is your

appearance

• Your attire sets the tone of the interview

• Create a positive first impression

• Dress for a competitive edge

What To Wear Men

Ladies

•Dark suit or sport coat and slacks•White long sleeved dress shirt •Polished dress shoes•Matching belt•Tie if possible

•Dark business suit w/skirt or slacks•Light colored blouse•Low heeled shoes•Blazer if no suit•Natural shadepantyhose

What Not to Wear

• Sporty, revealing, or dressy clothes

• Heavy perfume/cologne

• Excessive jewelry

• Casual shoes or flip flops

• Heavy makeup

• Wild nail designs

• Wild hairdo

Personal Hygiene• Bath or shower

• No body odor

• Clean hair

• Clean and trimmed fingernails

• Brushed teeth, fresh breath

Grooming• Neat hair

• Clean and pressed clothes

• Clean/polished shoes

• Light makeup/nail polish-ladies

• Light perfume/cologne

• Minimal jewelry

Final Check

• Before interview check the mirror

• Make sure you look confident

• Have your resume in a folder

• No candy, gum, or objects in mouth

Q&A• #1- Is it ok to chew gum during a job

interview?

• #2- Would it show you want the job when you dress in sweatpants?

• #3- Could you get a job by a first positive impression?

• #4- If you have body odor do you think you will get the job?

• #5- Will you show more confidence looking well put together?

Summary

• Remember the first impression

• Wear the appropriate clothing

• Smell good, look good

• Feel confident

Answers- T&F• #1-True

• #2-False

• #3-True

• #4-True

• #5-False

Answers-Q&A• #1- No

• #2- No

• #3- Yes

• #4- No

• #5- Yes

Assignment• Research the listed resources

• Prepare an outline of how you would prepare yourself for a job interview

• Or you may share your experiences preparing for a job interview

• Bring it into our next class for class discussion

• Pay attention to details on your outline

• Be creative- add a photo, etc.

Resources• Books: • Quintessential Careers: Dress for Suc

cess Books:books for making a first great impression

• Web Sites: • SYMS Dress to Achieve: a career site

created to help you with the basics of proper job interview attire

• CareerGear:a non-profit organization

Need Help?

Questions/concerns

talk to me

I can help you

Janice Valle

Your WBL Coordinator