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Engineering Professional Attire

Engineering Professional Attire. UNT Career Center. Why is attire so important?. UNT Career Center. 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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Engineering Professional Attire

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  1. Engineering Professional Attire UNT Career Center

  2. Why is attire so important? UNT Career Center

  3. 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” UNT Career Center

  4. When to wear a professional attire? • Interviews • Career Fairs • Conferences • Business Meetings • Business Dinners UNT Career Center

  5. 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 UNT Career Center

  6. 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 UNT Career Center

  7. 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 UNT Career Center

  8. Good Professional UNT Career Center

  9. Bad Professional UNT Career Center

  10. 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 UNT Career Center

  11. Business Casual • 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) UNT Career Center

  12. 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. UNT Career Center

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  14. 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 UNT Career Center

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  16. What do employers also look for? • 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 UNT Career Center

  17. 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 UNT Career Center

  18. It is always better to be dressed higher than the standard than lower. UNT Career Center

  19. Questions? Career Center 940-565-2105 Chestnut Hall, Suite 103 http://careercenter.unt.edu

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