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							  Job Interview Skills
     How to “Dress for Success”
             Sources include . . .
  “Would You Hire These People?” by Amber
  Ververka. Charlotte Observer 16 June 2006.

 “Professionally You: Successful Job Interview
Techniques” from Family Economics & Financial
      Education-Career Development Unit

             www.symsdress.com
   Tips for Interview Success
Be on time! Find a restroom to check your hair,
makeup, and wardrobe before the interview begins.
The receptionist often influences hiring decisions.
Avoid unprofessional behaviors such as eating,
chewing gum, using the phone or headphones,
primping, or distracting employees.
A potential employer has developed a
perception of you within the first 12 seconds,
so your choice in clothing is VERY important.
Dress for Success: Your Face
           Practice good oral hygiene
           Avoid unnatural hair colors
 Ladies                   Gentlemen
No large or teased         Conservative haircut—
hairstyles. Keep hair    no tails or braids.
out of your face.
Conservative amount        Facial hair should be
of makeup—avoid          neatly groomed.
bright lipsticks or
excessive eye makeup.
 Dress for Success: Your Feet
          Shoes should look new, not worn.
             Make sure they are polished.
            Shoes should be comfortable.
         If they are new, break them in at home.
Ladies                          Gentlemen
Wear 1-2 inch pumps             Wear black or brown
that match the outfit         leather dress shoes.
(black, brown, or navy).
Avoid open toed and             Lace-up shoes are
sling back shoes.             preferred over loafers.
  Dress for Success: Clothing
Dress one step nicer for the interview than the
job requires. If employees wear polo shirts and
khakis, interviewees should wear a shirt and tie.
Make sure that your clothes are well-pressed.
Make sure your clothing is not too loose or too
tight.
If your outfit is something that you would wear
around the house or to a party, it is not
professional enough to wear for an interview.
  Dress for Success: Clothing
Wear a navy blue, dark brown, or
charcoal skirt suit. Pant suits may
be acceptable, but most interview
experts DO NOT recommend slacks.
Skirts should come no more than 2
inches above the knee.
Wear a basic color of panty hose that
matches your outfit and shoes—
usually flesh tone, taupe, or off-
black.
Even if the interview does not
require a suit, wear a conservative
top and professional skirt.
  Dress for Success: Clothing
Wear a navy blue or charcoal two
or three button suit.
Dress shirts should be white,
cream, or light blue.
The tie should complement, not
match, the outfit.
Even if the interview does not
require a tie, wear a conservative
button-up or polo shirt without
writing or logos.
Wear dress socks that match your
slacks and shoes.
 Dress for Success: Accessories
  Wear a conservative belt that matches your shoes.
  Fingernails should be neatly trimmed. Ladies
should use a conservative or clear nail polish.
  Jewelry should be very conservative and simple.
Wear no more than 8 pieces total and only one ring
per hand. Men should not wear earrings.
  Use little, if any, cologne, perfume, or scented
lotion.
  Carry a neat notebook or folder that contains your
resume and a pen and paper for note-taking.
Troubleshoot the Interview Outfits
                 Belt is too casual.
                 Jacket should be on before you
                 enter the building. No jeans.
                 The shirt should be pressed and
                 all buttons should be buttoned.
                 Shoes need to be closed-toed and
                 well-polished.
                 Do not rest sunglasses on your
                 head or play with your hair.
                 Showing skin should be done
                 after hours. Tops should cover
                 shoulders and midriffs.