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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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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 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
Need Help? Questions/concerns talk to me I can help you Janice Valle Your WBL Coordinator