Guidelines for Women

Guidelines for Women hinder fast walking as this lowers Dress to Impress  Select a skirted suit, pantsuit or credibility. Avoid open-toed shoes conservatively tailored dress that since these are associated with social draws the attention to your face. agendas. Skirts are traditionally knee-length  Add accessories to express your A Guide to Using Your but those slightly shorter or longer personality and accentuate your best are also acceptable. features. A scarf or necklace is an Appearance as a  Select blouses or sweaters that effective way to focus on your face. Professional Tool in an provide visual interest, but avoid Keep it simple! transparent, tight fit, or low cut  Women in general wear too many Interview and the necklines, revealing waistlines or accessories at the same time such as Workplace details that detract from your face as earrings, necklace, and rings. These a focal point. can accentuate your personality and  Typically, arms are covered at least can be an asset if worn in to the biceps and often to the wrist. moderation. Avoid dangling earrings and wear no more than one ring per  Always wear pantyhose to hand and a dress watch. Be sure all interviews. Wear plain-style, non- jewelry focuses on the face. patterned hosiery and select colors that flatter your clothing. For Other Career and Employment traditional industries, wear a neutral color. For other industries, you may Skill Programs Offered in the choose to wear hose that coordinates Apollo High School Career with your skirt. Carry an extra pair Center in case of runs.  Perfume should never be strong. A fragrance can cause an allergic *Cost of Living Reality Check reaction or offend the interviewer. *Career Exploration Again, when in doubt, do not wear *Resumes and Cover Letters perfume. *Employment Opportunities  Use natural-looking makeup and *Interview Skills and Practice clear nail polish. This keeps the focus *Tips on How to Keep Your Job on the interview. and Advance Your Career  Do not carry a purse and a briefcase. *Bridges Updates Choose one or the other. *College Exploration/Selection  Wear flat shoes or low pumps in *Financial Aid and Scholarship http://amdt.wsu.edu/research/dti/ colors that avoid making your feet Information a focal point. Be sure that they are clean and polished. Avoid shoes that General Guidelines that contrasts with the jacket and tie. Dress to Impress  Typically, arms should be covered to the wrist. Exposing arms by rolling  Select apparel, fragrances, jewelry, up your sleeves is interpreted as less hairstyle, etc that do not distract from powerful and less formal. your professional image. The  A (silk or silk-like) tie should interviewer's attention should be coordinate with the jacket and pant focused on what you say and your but choose one that strongly qualifications. contrasts with the color of you  Make sure your hair is clean, neat shirt; selecting subtle or simple and professionally styled. Avoid patterns that enhances credibility. A significant part of a hiring decision styles that cover more than your  Socks should be calf-length or above the calf. Choose natural-fiber blends Is based on nonverbal elements forehead or one that you have to brush back. that allow a flow of air and do not in an interview; handshake, eye hold in perspiration and heat. contact, body language, posture,  Remove facial and body piercings other than single ear jewelry for Choose colors such as dark blue, listening skills, clothing, grooming interviews. black or gray. and accessories. Don't overlook the  Visible tattoos should be covered to  Wear conservative, clean, and power of a good first impression. avoid distraction. polished shoes. Select lace-up (not Employers make amazing  Apparel should be clean and neatly slip-on) dress shoes. The shoe color assumptions about your professional pressed. Apparel should fit well and should be dark or blend with pants. credibility and potential performance remain in place while sitting and/or Select a leather belt that visually based on your appearance during a walking. blends or matches your shoes. first meeting. It's very difficult to  Choose professional apparel that you  Short hair and little or no facial hair overcome a poor first impression, like, and for which you have is expected. regardless of you knowledge or received positive feed back from  Minimize jewelry. Avoid expertise. To be successful, research people who are knowledgeable about a necklace. Wear no more than and practice for the interview and industry standards and company one ring per hand and a dress watch. carefully plan the professional image policies. Be sure all jewelry supports a focus you want to project. If you come on the face. to an interview dressed professionally,  A full-length coat can be worn over you will feel a sense of confidence Guidelines for Men your suit; avoid casual coats. and others will sense your self-  Wear a matching suit in navy, black,  Cologne should never be strong. A assurance. Many employers interpret Gray or tan (pinstripe or solid) or fragrance can cause an allergic your appearance in terms of what you wear a navy blazer and gray dress reaction or offend the interviewer. know about the world around you and slacks. They serve as a visual When in doubt, do not wear cologne. what attention you give to detail. background that draws the eye to the  Your briefcase is part of a visual face. effect; consider a simple portfolio as  Wear white or light blue dress shirt an effective substitute, and try to select a color that supports your visual effect.