Showtime: Dressing for a Successful Job
InterviewEaglevision Ministries
Dr. LaClaire Bouknight
Basic Principles of Attire
• This is your opportunity to shine
• This is your first impression
• You will be judged by your appearance
• Attire should be comfortable
Nonverbals: What are you Really Saying
• Handshake• Eye contact• Hand movements• Posture, gestures, facial
expressions• Tone of voice
Men and Women
No visible Body piercings
Men and Women• Cover tattoos
Men and Women Clean bathed body No candy, gum, or cigarettes Minimal or no cologne or perfume No “Doo Rags”
Men and Women
Light briefcase or portfolio
Clean trimmed fingernails
Men and WomenClean, well groomed
hairstyle
Clean, polished conservative shoes
Women
• Skirt-Suit or Pant-Suit• Conservative shoes, not
stilettos• Brief case rather than
large purse• Conservative nail polish• No noisy jewelry
Women
• One set of earrings• Conservative hosiery• Conservative make-up• Hair out of the face• Sit with legs together• Avoid low cut tops
WomenAvoid mid-drift baring
clothing
Avoid showing thongs
Avoid provocative clothing and accessories
Men
• Dark shoes
• Dark socks
• Short hair is best
• Beards are usually a handicap
• Mustaches must be trimmed
• No rings except college or wedding band
Men
• No earrings, take them out• Conservative necktie• Conservative suit in dark blue
or grey• No red, purple, or lime green
suits• Conservative white or pastel
shirt
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