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4.5 DRESS FOR SUCCESS |
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Guidelines
Dress For Women |
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Use the following list to check yourself prior to an interview. You may even want to seek an opinion from someone in the field in which you are interviewing. |
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- Clean hair, short or tied back and professional.
- Makeup should be simple. Avoid bright colors or too heavy an application.
- Wear glasses with up-to-date frames and clear lenses. Do not wear sunglasses with dark tints or mirrors.
- Simple earrings, not dangling; a pin or a necklace and a watch; no more than one ring per hand; no more than one bracelet.
- Job experts and employers are split on the notion of pantsuits, so a skirted suit is a safer choice.
- Depending on the position you are applying for, wear:
- A seasonal business suit in solid color or conservative pattern with tailored or pleated skirt; blouse in a complimentary solid color such as white, cream or pastel; skirt should come to the knee; or
- Jacket in solid color or conservative pattern; coordinating blouse and
tailored or pleated skirt in appropriate length; or
- Tailored blouse, preferably with long sleeves, in white, cream or pastel; coordinating tailored or pleated skirt in solid color or conservative print or pattern and appropriate length.
- Nails should be short to medium length; manicured with light or clear polish.
- Medium heel pumps, no open toes or backs; no scuffs or nicks in heels; do not wear flats.
- Stockings or pantyhose should be flawless (no runs) and conservative in color. Wear them even in the summer.
- Minimal perfume or cologne, no strong-smelling deodorant, and no smoking.
- No gum, candy, or other objects in your mouth.
- Carry either a good leather or leather-like portfolio or purse—not both.
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A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. (Walter Bagehot) |
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