Dress for Success
Business Professional/Formal When attending professional events such as career fairs or interviews, making a first impression is vital. For these events, wearing business professional is the most appropriate form of attire. Men: Professional dress means a dark business suit, conservative dress shirt worn with a tie, and shined dress shoes. Women: Professional dress means a dark skirted or trouser suit, conservative dress shirt, and pumps (closed toe with a heel). Keep accessories and jewelry to a minimum.
Business Casual For less formal events, like employer information sessions, students may choose to wear business casual dress. Business casual means neat and appropriate dress that is classic rather than trendy. Men: Business casual means suit pants or khaki type pants, typically a button-down collared or polo shirt (tie is optional and a jacket can be appropriate), and traditional black or brown shoes. Women: Business casual means classic dress pants, a well-pressed dress shirt or blouse (traditional button- down, collared, is often appropriate), and coordinating dress shoes. Also acceptable is a dress or skirt and blouse.
Important at any Level: Your clothes must always be clean, pressed, and in good condition. Proper fit is the key to the look you choose. Tips: o Even at virtual meetings, career fairs, or interviews, you want to dress professionally down to your ankles. Wear pants! o Shoes are optional for virtual interactions o You might feel strange dressed this way inside your home, but turn that around into confidence
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Recruitment Handbook 2022-2023
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