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EngineeringProfessional Attire
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Why is attire so important?
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• First impressions- may be true or false- established within first 30 seconds- attire represents potential work ethic
“ You never get a second chance, to make a first impression”
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When to wear a professional attire?
• Interviews• Career Fairs• Conferences• Business Meetings• Business Dinners
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Professional Dress Tips for Men
• Necktie should be silk with a conservative pattern
• Dark Shoes ; clean and polished
• Dark Socks
• Short Hair always fairs best in interviews
• No beards-Mustaches are acceptable
• No earrings
• No heavy Cologne
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Professional Dress Tips for Women • Pant suit with a jacket or a sheath
dress with a jacket. NO tight pants that can show underwear lines
• Tailored blouse in a light color or small print. NO cleavage or bright colors– Good color choices: black, brown,
gray, and blue
• Skirts and dresses should hit the knee when standing and covers your thighs when seated
• Hosiery should be skin color or close
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Professional Accessories• Cosmetics: Natural! Neutral eye shadows, NO
thick eye liner, NO heavy blush, NO bright lipstick, look for natural tones
• Hair: Neat and out of your face• Nail polish: Clear or conservative. Nail polish
is optional• Jewelry: Simple and conservative. NOT loud or
flashy• Shoes: Closed-toe pumps that are comfortable
to walk in. NO extremely high heels or chunky platforms
• Purse: Small and simple; color should coordinate with your shoes. No beach/pool totes, partyish, or little-girl style bags. Purses are optional.
• NO heavy perfume
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Good Professional
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Bad Professional
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Additional Tips for Men & Women
•All Clothes should be neatly pressed
•Clean and well-groomed hairstyle
•Clean, trimmed fingernails
•Empty pockets-no noisy coins
•No gum, candy or cigarettes
•No visible body piercings/ tattoos
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• No true standard for business casual; varies• Not to be confused with casual wear (jeans, t-shirts)• Everything should be clean, well pressed, and not
show wear • May be worn at:
- Office- Social/networking events- Site tour (not associated with interview)
Business Casual
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Business Casual Tips for Women• Pressed slacks or skirts are appropriate though
neither should be tight.• tailored shirts or blouses and sweater sets are
appropriate business casual choices. • Keep colors and styles conservative.• Fabrics should be crisp; colors should
generally be solid; navy, black, gray, brown and khaki are always safe bets.
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Business Casual Tips for Men• Quick method: remove jacket and tie of business professional
wardrobe• Long-sleeved shirts are considered dressier than short-sleeved
and are appropriate even in summer.• Khakis are appropriate (pressed with no stains, frays or rips)• Wear dark socks, mid-calf length so no skin is visible when you
sit down• Leather shoes should be worn. No sandals, athletic shoes or
hiking boots
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• Confidence: eye contact, handshake, attire
• Personality: SMILE, small talk, stay calm
• Enthusiasm: speak up, ask questions, get excited
• Work ethic: be early, use examples
• Dedication: Follow up, use examples
• Team player: be nice, use examples
What do employers also look for?
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Helpful Links
• First impressions – different outfits (women)http://www.ndsu.edu/career/dress_for_success/women_college_of_engineering_and_architecture/(for men)http://www.ndsu.edu/career/dress_for_success/college_of_engineering_and_architecture_men/• Virginia Tech – Career Services (interview attire)• http://www.career.vt.edu/interviewing/InterviewAppearance.html
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It is always better to be dressed
higher than the standard than
lower.
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Questions?
Career Center940-565-2105
Chestnut Hall, Suite 103http://careercenter.unt.edu