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Dress for SuccessAppropriate Attire for a Job Interview

Career Portals



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Terms

Appearance: The way someone or something looks

Business Casual: In general, business casual means dressing professionally, looking relaxed, yet neat and pulled together. The interpretation of business casual differs widely among organizations and is often a cause of confusion

Classic: Clothing that has become a tradition


Discuss each term with the students. More terms can be found with the lesson material.



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Terms, Continued

Fad: A practice or interest followed for a time with exaggerated zeal

Formal Wear: Formal wear, formal dress, and evening wear are general terms for clothing suitable for formal social events, such as a wedding, formal garden party or dinner, débutante cotillion or dance





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Terms, Continued

Interview: A formal consultation usually to evaluate

qualifications (as of a prospective student or employee)

Professional: Exhibiting a courteous, conscientious,

and generally businesslike manner in the workplace

Smart Casual: Smart casual (as distinct from business

casual) is a loosely defined dress code; casual, yet

"smart" (i.e. "neat") enough to conform to the particular

standards of certain Western social groups





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What Not to Wear


According to a survey conducted by OfficeTeam of 674 human resource managers at companies

throughout the United States, this is some of the strangest interview clothing worn by

interviewees.

Ask the following: Why do you think the clothing represented on the screen might not be the

best clothing for a job interview? What do these outfits say about the person interviewing for the

job? What do you think the interviewer thinks about the interviewee? Do you think the

interviewee got the job?



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Do’s and Don’ts


Here are some tips provided by OfficeTeam based on the research from their survey of what not

to do and what to do when choosing clothes for an interview.

Ask the following: Why might it be a good idea to overdress than to underdress for an interview?

Why might it be important to choose simple accessories, makeup, perfume or cologne?



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Job Interview Dos and Don’ts

Activity

Is this appropriate for a job interview or not?

Distribute handout Job Interview Do’s and Don’ts (see All Lesson Attachments tab) or have

students take out a sheet of paper and # from 1 – 12.

I’m going to show you 12 slides, one right after the other. Each slide will have a number and a

different picture. Look closely at the clothing worn by the individual represented on each slide.

Ask yourself if what they are wearing is appropriate for a job interview. Write YES or NO on the

corresponding number on your handout.

Once I have shown you all twelve slides, you will exchange papers with a classmate and we will

review each slide to agree on the correct answers.



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Appropriate or not?

1.

Look at the individuals represented on the screen. Take a moment to really look at each person

and their clothing. Write down everything you think could be wrong with this outfit in an

interview setting.

Appropriate or not? NO

After about five minutes, allow the students to share out loud what they think is right or wrong

with the outfits. Discuss with the students why each picture is right or wrong and if it is wrong,

how it could be corrected to reflect professional interview attire. Professional interview attire

will be discussed in more detail in later slides.

Source: OfficeTeam



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Appropriate or not?

2.



interview setting.

Appropriate or not? YES





Source: OfficeTeam



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Appropriate or not?

3.



interview setting.






Source: OfficeTeam



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Appropriate or not?

4.



interview setting.






Source: OfficeTeam



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Appropriate or not?

5.



interview setting.






Source: OfficeTeam



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Appropriate or not?

6.



interview setting.






Source: OfficeTeam



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Appropriate or not?

7.



interview setting.






Source: OfficeTeam



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Appropriate or not?

8.



interview setting.






Source: OfficeTeam



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Appropriate or not?

9.



interview setting.






Source: OfficeTeam



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Appropriate or not?

10.



interview setting.






Source: OfficeTeam



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Appropriate or not?

11.



interview setting.






Source: OfficeTeam



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Appropriate or not?

12.



interview setting.






Source: OfficeTeam



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How did you score?

12 : You’re a top contender for the job

7 -11: Improvement needed

0 – 6: You’re going to miss out on a job opportunity

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Score the individuals represented on the screen. . Take a moment to really look at each person


interview setting.


After about five minutes, allow the students to share out loud what they think is wrong with the

outfits. Discuss with the students why each picture is wrong and how it could be correct to reflect

professional interview attire. Professional interview attire will be discussed in more detail in later

slides.

Source: OfficeTeam



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Interview Attire

Practice good hygiene

Wear well-fitting clothing

Dress appropriate for the workplace

Dressing up is better than dressing down

Don’t dress for a party or the club

Wear classics not fads

Dress for Success Video click on link


Clothes and appearance say a lot about a person! It shows you care about the interview and that

you are taking it seriously.



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Clothing for Men and Women

Suit

◦ a 2-piece that matches

Conservative colors/fabrics

◦ navy, dark gray and

black are safe

◦ wool or wool blends

are classics that never

go out of fashion

Details

◦ clean and well-pressed

(ironed)

Jewelry

Dressing for Workclick on link


Here are some general tips for both men and women: a two-piece suit is always the best and

safest choice; bright colors and patterns should be avoided; wear classics like wool or wool

blends and always iron your clothes. Both men and women should wear minimal pieces of

jewelry.



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Clothing for Men

Ties

◦ avoid what’s in style; solid, classic silk ties are best

◦ How to Tie a Full Windsor Knot click on link

Shirts

◦ long sleeves are best, even in summer time; white or

light blue are best


Always choose classic styles in clothing.



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Clothing for Men

Socks

Shoes

Belt

Facial hair

Career Spots Interview Dress for Men click on link


Choose socks that match your pants and do not show skin. Shoes and belts should be a durable

leather material. Always match your belt to your shoes. If you choose to display facial hair, be

sure it is well groomed.



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Clothing for Women

Skirts/dresses

◦ knee-length; should

cover thigh when

seated

Shoes

◦ Flats or a low heel are

best

Hosiery

◦ plain, no styles or

patterns, complement

outfit

Career Spots Interview Dress for Women click on link

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Just as with the men’s attire, a woman should always choose classic styles in clothing. Shoes

should be a durable, leather material. Hosiery should be plain and should not be patterned.



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Clothing for Women

Cosmetics (if worn)

◦ simple and conservative

◦ nails should be short, well groomed, clear polish

Purse◦ small, simple, match color to outfit


For an interview, simple is best when it comes to make-up and nails. Avoid heavy make-up or

fancy nails. A small, simple leather purse that matches the outfit is best.



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Grooming Tips

Hair

◦ neat and clean

Shoes

◦ polished and good condition

Details

◦ no missing buttons

◦ no lint

Hands

◦ clean nails


Men and women should be sure to look themselves over before going on an interview. Your

personal appearance tells the interviewer how much time you spent preparing for the interview

and if you are taking it seriously.



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Questions?




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Resources and References

Images:

Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft.

Websites:

College Grad. (2013). Dressing for interview success. Retrieved

from http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/Competitive-

Interview-Prep/Dressing-for-Interview-Success/

Career Services. (2013). Dress to impress – Professional attire.

Retrieved from

http://www.tarleton.edu/careerservices/Students/dress-to-

impress.html




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CareerSpots.com (2013). Interview dress for men

http://www.careerspots.com/vidplay_links_ext.aspx?aid

=81&apass=Dl5pmkUkCgrc4jVqwwDp7w==&vidnum=4

&=&

CareerSpots.com (2013). Interview dress for women

http://www.careerspots.com/vidplay_links_ext.aspx?aid

=81&apass=Dl5pmkUkCgrc4jVqwwDp7w==&vidnum=4

&=&




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OfficeTeam. (2013). What not to wear. Retrieved from

http://officeteam.rhi.mediaroom.com/interviewattire

PRNewswire. (2010). OfficeTeam survey reveals most

unusual interview attire. Retrieved from

http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/roberthalf/45118/

YouTube. (2013). How to tie a full windsor knot.

Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-

ms1eo9Aas&feature=youtu.be


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