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4.5 DRESS FOR SUCCESS |
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Guidelines
Dress For Men |
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Use the following list to check yourself prior to an interview. You may want to seek an opinion from someone in the field in which you are interviewing. |
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- Hair should be trimmed, neat, and clean. Have a clean shave. If you wear a beard or a mustache, be sure to trim neatly.
- Wear glasses with up-to-date frames and clear lenses. Do not wear sunglasses with dark tints or mirrors.
- Wear no more than one ring on each hand and a watch. Do not wear any other jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces or earrings. Cover or remove any body piercings.
- Depending on the position you are applying for wear:
- A navy blue or gray suit, single breasted; white or pinstripe dress shirt and a matching silk tie; or
- Navy blue or gray jacket; coordinated gray, tan, or charcoal slacks; white or pinstripe dress shirt and coordinating silk tie; or
- White, pastel, or pinstripe dress shirt and conservative tie; coordinated navy blue, gray, charcoal, or brown dress pants; or
- Plain sports shirt; coordinated navy blue, gray, charcoal, or brown slacks; or
- Clean sports shirt and clean casual pants.
- Tip of the tie should come to the center of belt buckle.
- Belt should show no signs of wear or weight gain/loss; should match shoes.
- Nails should be cut short, filed and clean.
- Clean and polished conservative dress shoes with dark socks. Work boots may be appropriate for some job interviews. No loafers or tennis shoes.
- Minimal or no aftershave, perfume or cologne, no strong smelling deodorants, and no smoking.
- No gum, candy, or other objects in your mouth.
- Carry a good leather or leather-like portfolio or slim briefcase.
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A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. (Walter Bagehot) |
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