How-to-Dress for a Job Fair:

1. How-to-Dress for a Job Fair:

2. Job Fair Dress Tips: • Your appearance expresses motivation and professionalism; it creates respect for yourself • Dress up rather than down; dress on the conservative side • Pay attention to detail- from head to toe! • Always pick and lay out your outfit the night before • Do your research- see what companies will be at the fair beforehand and if they have a dress code/dress standards

3. Positive Body Language • You want to always come off to others as open, receptive to conversation, and a willing listener • Facial expression: pleasant smile • Hands: still and relaxed • Eyes: steady and frequent eye-contact • Head: still and straight • Posture: straight and relaxed spine • Arms: avoid crossing arms

4. Formal Business- Men • A clean, pressed two-piece matching suit is essential • Safe suit colors options are: black, dark grey, dark brown, or navy • Shirt should be long-sleeve in colors like: white, yellow, blue, green or black depending on suit color • Tie should be silk material and complement the color of the suit and shirt. The pattern should be simple like stripes or a solid color • Shoes should be either dark brown or black leather dress shoes with dark socks

5. Informal Business- Men • Possible combinations: • Slacks with a long-sleeved shirt and tie • A sports coat with matching slacks • Khaki pants with a long-sleeved shirt and tie • A nice sweater or blazer with slacks • A watch is a nice touch • No sneakers

6. Formal Business vs. Informal Business for Men • Informal: • Formal:

7. Formal Business- Women • Wear a two-piece suit in dark colors: 2 options: • Pants and a jacket or a knee-length skirt and a jacket • Wear both options with a conservative blouse and dark tights if it’s fall or winter • A moderate closed-toe heel in black, grey, or brown • Accessories can dress up any suit (i.e. a necklace, colorful scarf, belt, watch, etc.)

8. Informal Business- Women • Possible combinations: • An appropriate dress (i.e.- wrap dress) • Khakis or slacks with a blouse • A skirt and blouse • Any jewelry or accessories to spice up the outfit!

9. Formal Business vs. Informal Business for Women • Formal: • Informal:

10. Appropriate Grooming Tips • Keep hair clean and trimmed • Men should be clean shaven and/or keep facial hair neatly trimmed • Keep fingernails neat and trimmed • Keep teeth brushed and breath fresh • Use perfumes/colognes sparingly • Women should wear light and natural looking make-up • Shower daily and use deodorant • Don’t smell like smoke!