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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
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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 shade
pantyhose
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 Success 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
