Winning First Impressions for the Corporate World First Impressions YOU ONLY HAVE ONCE CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST GOOD IMPRESSION Your appearance tells others how you feel about yourself which can define how they treat you ID: 574814
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Dress for Success
Winning First Impressions for the Corporate WorldSlide2
First Impressions
YOU ONLY HAVE ONCE CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST GOOD IMPRESSION.Your appearance tells others how you feel about yourself, which can define how they treat you.
Dress for Success
and you will look like YOU BELONG TO THE TOP!!!Slide3
First Impression Test – Women Who would you hire? Slide4
First Impression Test – Men
Who would you hire? Slide5
What influenced you?
Apparent level of sophistication
Color of tie, shoes, dress
Well-groomed appearance
Conservative appearance
Non-verbal signals
Apparent level of self-confidenceSlide6
What do your clothes say about you?
Convey strong feelings of trust to a prospective employer.
A sense of self-confidence, dependability and professionalism.
Determines how people you meet will react to you. Slide7
COLORS THAT WORK FOR AN INTERVIEW
Dark to medium range of bluesNavy Blue – respected by all socio-economic levels.
Gray
Camel/Beige
Black
Dark Brown
Burgundy
RustSlide8
The Suit Guidelines
Two-piece matched suit
Knee-length skirt for women
Fitted pressed pants for men and women
Fitted, long-sleeve shirt or blouse
Minimal jewelry, perfume/cologne and makeup
Dressy leather lace shoes for men, closed-toe pump for womenSlide9
Accessories - Guidelines
Shoes – dark colors
Belts – classic, match color of shoes
Purses – small, dark-color, leather
Jewelry – minimal, nothing flashy
Scarves and ties – simple print or designSlide10
Colors to AVOID -Guidelines
Women
Most pastels, especially pale yellow
Bright orange
Men and Women
Most shades of green
Mustard – bad, bad, bad
Dark colors make you seem powerfulSlide11
GROOMING - GUIDELINES
Hair – clean and neat
Details
– no missing buttons, lint or tags
Hands
– clean, manicured fingernails
Fit
- clean, pressed and proper fit
Smell
– little or no cologne, no cigarette odor, where deodorant
Breath
– fresh, clean breath, use mintsSlide12
Do Your Homework -Guidelines
Learn the corporate culture before you interview
Dress appropriately for the position that you are applying. You convey respect to the person you are meeting.
Define your audience – clients, management, colleagues, staff; fit perceived image for the position.Slide13
Shopping On A Budget
End-of-season sales (January – July)
Put things on lay-away
Garage Sales
Resale shops
Promotions and Coupon’s
Online
Basic Wardrobe Needs
Black, Navy or Gray suit
Contrasting jacket and skirt or pants
Two-piece dress (for women)
Several white (off-white) blouses or shirts
One pair of gold, one pair of silver earrings. (for women)
Basic ties that match pants or suits
Black or brown shoes
Black, brown, navy socks or stockings(women)
Black handbag (for women)
All weather coatSlide14
When you are CONFIDENT about your clothing, it will reflect in the way that you carry yourself and lead to your
SUCCESS!