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Dressing for Success Student Career Development Dressing for Success Student Career Development

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Administration 036 Careersshawneeedu 740 3513027 Why is this important You never get a 2 nd chance to make a 1 st impression 55 of another persons perception of you is based on how you look ID: 760267

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Dressing for Success

Student Career DevelopmentAdministration 036Careers@shawnee.edu(740) 351-3027

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Why is this important?

You never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression!55 % of another person’s perception of you is based on how you look.“75% of recruiters believe that how a person dresses for work affects one's job, salary, and possible promotions”(http://wingsforsuccess.org)“Your first impression is always a lasting impression”

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The Basics

Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.Stick to neutral, solid colorsAccessorize to dress up different piecesStay professionalWear something you feel good in! Try setting aside outfits for the weekDouble Down

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When Buying New Items

Quality over QuantityFirst, what items do you already have in your wardrobe?Ask for items as giftsShop sales!Browse consignment and thrift storesLet others know you are revitalizing your wardrobeThink about material before buying (will it need to be dry cleaned?)

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Hygiene

Body OdorTake a shower!Wear deodorant Minimal perfume/cologne BreathWell-brushed and fresh breathDon’t eat foods that will leave an odor Do not chew gum or eat mints during an interview!

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Appearance

HairWell-groomedDon’t use too much product Men – Get a hair cut 3-5 days before (if needed)Make-upMinimal/natural Facial HairNeatly trimmedRemove piercingsFingernailsCleaned and trimmed (1/4 inch past finger tips)Ladies - Clear polishClothingClean and ironed

** Arrive early and check your appearance

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Men

Make sure your suit is tailoredButton only one or two buttonsWear a long-sleeved shirtA briefcase makes a great accessory!Wear a tie with “classic” colors Your shoes, belt, and socks should matchJewelry should be limited

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Women

Suit

Conservative dark black, navy, dark gray, brown or tan wool-blend suitSkirt length should be a little below the knee Business dress with matching jacket is okayBlouseTank-top style or tailored shirt—should be cotton or silk and should be white, or some other light colorPantyhose?Always—it should be the color of your skin and flawlessPurse or briefcase?Opt for a briefcase or just a leather pad-folioIt should be the same color as your shoesShoesLow heels, 2 inches or less—no spike heels.

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Types of dress

“Business Professional”

“Business Ready”

“Business Casual”

“Casual casual”

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Business Professional

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Business Ready

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Business Casual

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Casual Casual

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Extra Tips

Have a “toolkit” handyUse an app to help you match and organize your wardrobe!Stylebook, Pose, Closet, Stitch FixIf you are struggling with what to wear – ask someone that you feel has good fashion sense.

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SSU Bear Share

Stop by Student Career Development to take advantage of free donated business attire!It will be especially popular during our job fair registration so stop by early!

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Quiz

Complete this online quiz by clicking on the link & answering the questions

There will be weeks during the semester where we send emails about a drawing for having the quiz completed by a certain date

https://

forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=IFyHJnWyD0WMgACyQ421GztZCWXX7PRKk4oe8BUmKAJUNDZHM1ROQ0Y5R0NaWjhTVUJLNFNXN0g5RS4u

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References

Boyd, S. (2016). How to dress for success.

Forbes Magazine.

Retrieved Nov. 14, 2016 from http

://www.forbes.com/sites/sboyd/2016/09/24/how-to-dress-for-success/#

11f100ac2748

Shandrow, K.L. (2014). The stars of Shark Tank on how to dress for success.

Entrepreneur.

Retrieved Nov. 14, 2016 from https

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www.entrepreneur.com/article/237709

https://www.sbu.edu/docs/default-source/life-at-sbu-documents/professional-wardrobe-nbsp-.pdf?sfvrsn=0