Lecture No. 3 Dress and Presentation Skills for Carrier Success

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Lecture No. 3Dress and Presentation Skills for
Carrier Success
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Overview

• The way that you look and the way that you act
  determines what people think about you.
• If you SMILE, people think that you are pleasant
• if you wear wrinkled clothing, people think that
  you do not care.
• How you feel about yourself on the inside
  should show on the outside.
• Some of us know this some of us do not.
• If we want the outside world to respond to us in
  a positive way, we must look and act positively.

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Skills and actions

• There are certain skills and actions that you can
  use to be successful in getting what you want
  especially in getting a job.
• "Looking (perform) Your Best for Work" provides
  detailed information on how to look and act your
  best.
• "Looking Your Best for Work" has information on
  proper clothing choices, grooming, interview
  tips, positive body language and presentation
  skills.

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"Looking Your Best for Work"

• "Looking Your Best for Work" is divided into
  seven sections. Timely interview tips and skills
  on how to present yourself positively are
  provided throughout.
• "Looking Your Best for Work" provides detailed
  guidelines on appropriate clothing, grooming and
  presentation for individuals seeking employment.

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Things to be considered

• Personal and social values as they are related to
  appearance.
• How values play a role in clothing choices?
• The relationship between appearance and first
  impressions.
• How clothing and good grooming can improve
  confidence?
• How to plan the proper clothing for an interview?
• Good grooming habits to improve appearance and
  self-respect.
• Dressing for positive job performance.
• Positive actions for positive results on the job.

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Factors to be considered

• Dress to Impress
• Feeling Good about Yourself
• My Personal Interview Worksheet
• Values and Dress
• First Impressions

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• Feeling Good about Yourself

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Feeling Good about Yourself

• Your clothes are talking about you! Not in words,
  of course, but in dozens unspoken ways.
• What you wear expresses how you feel about
  yourself.
• What your clothes say about you is within your
  control.
• To wear clothing in the best way, you first need
  to know all about you.
• Looking your best always demands careful
  attention to personal grooming and the clothing
  that you wear.
• The first and foremost rule is that you must be
  the center of attention during a job interview,
  not your clothes .! . To do this, be conscious
  of your total appearance. Determine if your
  appearance is suitable for you and appropriate
  for getting the job that you want ..?

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Personal Interview

• You can begin by taking a look at yourself. By
  answering the following questions, you will be
  clear about who you are ? and your best
  qualities. Then, you will be able to choose the
  right type of clothing to fit your qualities and
  values.
• My name is ___________
• The things that are most important to me
  are_____
• I know that I am good at ____

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Personal Interview (cont.)

• People say that I am good at
• would like to have a job doing

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Values and Dress

• Values are way of life that are important to you.
  
• These values affect the choices that you make.
• These values also affect the type of clothing
  that you wear.
• Your appearance communicates your values to
  others.
• We all live in different communities and are
  born into different cultures, which are often
  reflected in the clothing that we wear !

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Values and Dress

• When you go outside of your community or culture
  group, others may identify you as being
  different.
• A business or organization is a "culture" in
  itself. When you work for a specific
  organization, you become a part of that culture.
• When you are a member of that "culture," you are
  expected to reflect the values of that
  organization.

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Companys Culture

• A potential employer seeks individuals
• who have qualified skills
• are responsible and enthusiastic.
• He also seeks someone
• who will represent the values of their
  organization.
• During an interview session, one thing that the
  potential employer is concerned about is
• whether or not you will "fit in" with the culture
  of their company?
• One of the hint for this is based on your
  appearance.
• If your appearance is very different from the
  other employees, you may not "fit" the image that
  the company is seeking.
• Therefore, when seeking employment you may need
  to alter your appearance to match the values of
  the company where you are seeking employment..

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First Impression !

• You only have one chance to make a good first
  impression!
• A person will size you up in a matter of 15
  seconds
• as you walk into the room!
• What you wear says a whole story about who you
  are ! or at least who you are presenting yourself
  to be.
• Thats why what you wear to a job interview is
  important.
• Whether you like it or not, the first impression
  that you make is visual. This means paying
  attention to every little detail about you and
  your dress is important.

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Appearance and assessment

• Appearance can make the difference in getting or
  not getting a job.
• Correct appearance can be your competitive
  advantage over someone else.
• With first impressions, there is no erase button
  so make certain that the first impression is a
  positive one.
• Potential employers size you up based on how you
  look and how you carry yourself.
• So, pick the package that says what you want the
  employer to think
• "This person cares about how they look. This
  person is serious about finding a job."

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Assessment

• In interviews It is in normal practice that when
  a person is evaluating you he normally considers
  the following things.
• 55 body language and appearance
• 38 verbal (spoken) tone
• 7 verbal at ease

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The best color choices for an interview outfit

• Grey or navy An excellent color especially for
  conservative organizations.
• Blue A favored color especially if being
  interviewed by a male.
• Black Can be perceived as being "too strong"
  for an interview. If black is worn, soften the
  color by using white or pastel accents.

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Clothing for Interviews

• A well-chosen interview outfit is important and
  is crucial to getting the job you want. It is
  better to dress a notch higher than the standard
  for the job for which you are applying.The type
  of clothing to wear for an interview depends on
  the type of job you are seeking. If you are not
  certain about the appropriate dress standard,
  call ahead to find out the dress code. As a rule,
  it is always best to dress above the standard
  that you would normally wear on the job, even if
  the every day clothing for the job is casual.

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Types of Dress

• Formal Business
• Informal Business
• Casual wear

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Formal Business

• A clean, pressed suit is the best way to go. If
  this is not available, a suit jacket with
  coordinated slacks to match is the second choice.
  Tie with white, blue, light brown or other light
  colored shirt that compliments the suit. Dress
  shoes, black or brown only. Dark socks.
• This clothing style is appropriate for jobs such
  as
• Manager
• Retail sales
• Financial manager
• Teacher
• Medical assistant

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Informal Business

• A sport coat with coordinating slacks is the
  first choice. If this is not available, slacks
  with shirt and tie are the next choice.
• This clothing style is appropriate for jobs such
  as
• Office clerk
• Counselors
• Physical therapist
• Security guard
• Artist

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Casual wear

• This category is for persons who work strong
  manual or industrial work.
• This clothing style is appropriate for jobs such
  as
• Construction
• Maintenance
• Repairman
• Recreation counselor
• Taxi driver
• Clean and pressed wash pants are recommended. Try
  to avoid wearing jeans on the job interview. A
  shirt with a collar is recommended, maybe knit.
  Complementary shoes, such as bucks can be worn.
  It is not recommended to wear sports shoes

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Clothing Dos and Donts

• The following are general guidelines for
  successful interview dressing
• Do wear clean, ironed clothes.
• Do empty pockets beware of bulging keys and
  tinkling change.
• Dont wear loud, bright colors such as greens,
  reds or purples. These colors can be used
  sparingly as accents or accessories.
• Dont wear jeans or t-shirts
• Dont wear ripped jeans.
• Do wear buttoned shirts, leaving only one or two
  buttons open at most, not showing chest.
• Dont wear sports clothes with symbol. Avoid
  clothing with large designer labels.
• Do wear a tie if possible. Make certain that it
  is knotted firmly, not loosely around the shirt
  collar.
• Do wear traditional daytime fabrics. Avoid
  wearing leather.

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Accessories(Shoes)

• Check your shoes. Employers watch the type of
  shoes that you wear.
• Never wear sandals, neither flat nor heels, even
  if they are dressy.
• The color of your shoe should match, not
  contrast, your outfit. Wear black, brown, navy
  or gray. Do not wear bright colors like red,
  yellow or gold.
• Gym or sports shoes are a definite no-no even if
  the job has an informal atmosphere

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Jewelry (for females)

• Jewelry, when tastefully worn, is always an asset
  to your outfit. A beautiful pin or a favorite
  bracelet can add to your outfit and can help you
  feel comfortable.
• Do avoid wearing too much jewelry. This means
  wearing one bracelet or one necklace instead of
  many.
• Wearing too many rings can distract from your
  total appearance. As a rule wear, only three
  pieces of jewelry at one time, not counting your
  watch.
• Be careful of wearing dangling earrings unless
  they are small. Also, do not wear multiple
  earrings.
• Leave the nose rings and other piercing at home

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Grooming

• What is good grooming? It is knowing what to do
  and putting it into practice on a daily basis.
  Good grooming starts before you put on your
  clothing. Good grooming
• means taking care of your hair, skin, face, hands
  and your total body.
• can lift your morale and help increase your
  self-esteem.
• means that you are taking care of yourself, and
  that is important!

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Grooming Dos and Donts

• Do your hair clean and styled neatly.
• Do not use a lot of perfume.
• Do not smoke, chew gum or spit tobacco.
• Do shave your facial hair.
• If you wear a beard, it should be neatly trimmed.
  Mustaches should also be trimmed.
• Do not have dirty fingernails no matter what type
  of job you are applying for. Trim nails and scrub
  hands if necessary.

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Hygiene and Skin Care

• Hygiene is an ongoing task.
• Bathe or shower daily. Rinse or wash your face at
  least two times a day.
• Brush daily. Use mouthwash or rinse with diluted
  baking soda if mouthwash is not available.
• Drink plenty of water to keep your insides clean.
  This will also help to keep your skin fresh on
  the outside.

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Accessories Dos and Donts

• Do wear clean, traditional, and polished shoes.
• Dont wear more than two rings.
• Dont wear any body piercing paraphernalia
  (earrings, nose rings, or eyebrow rings)
• Dont wear baseball caps or sunglasses.
• Dont wear athletic shoes, no matter how clean
  and new. They are considered inappropriate for an
  interview.
• Dont wear earrings. If you normally wear one,
  take it out.
• Dont wear chains or necklaces.
• Do shine your shoes.
• Do wear complimentary and stylish ties. This is
  one piece of garment that can be eye-catching.
• Dont wear sandals.

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How to Tie a Tie?

• Do you know how to tie a tie? Heres how. Make
  certain that you practice before the day of the
  interview or have someone help you.

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Inventory of Items Needed for a Complete
Interview Outfit
Women Men
Suit/Dress Suit
Shoes shirt
purse shoes
jewelry Socks
makeup tie
socks belt
others others
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Common Shopping Mistakes

• Buying an item just because it is on sale.
• Buying at the last minute.
• Buying an item that doesnt work with your
  wardrobe.
• Paying too much for an item you wont wear very
  often.

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Shopping Successfully

• Do I really want this item?
• Will it fit with the rest of the clothing in my
  wardrobe?
• Can I use accessories to update what I have?
• Can I rebuild my wardrobe using separates?
• Does the garment have the features I want?
• Are there hidden costs of buying this item?
• Can I buy it somewhere else cheaper?
• Is it fashion or fad?

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Make A Call

• Call the personnel department or ask someone who
  works for the organization to suggest appropriate
  attire.
• You could say, "I have an interview with ________
  in the ________ department for a position as an
  _______. Could you please tell me what would be
  appropriate dress for this interview?
• It will be easier and quicker to get the items
  you need if you plan ahead. The less you have to
  spend, the more important it is to plan. If you
  have a limited budget, borrow something from a
  relative or a friend. You can also shop local
  resale shops. Looking good does not have to cost
  a fortune.

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Checklist for the Interview Day

• Bathe or shower the night before or the morning
  of the interview.
• Brush your teeth. Use mouth wash.
• Your outfit should be clean and pressed. other
  accessories should be ready.
• Shoes should be polished. Check to make certain
  the heels are not run-over.
• Does jewelry match? Is it conservative and
  tasteful?
• Are nails and hands clean and neat?
• Wear cologne, but wear it very lightly.
• Hair done and neat. Bring a comb with you just in
  case.
• For women Apply makeup lightly. Bring powder and
  or lipstick to freshen up before the interview.
• For men Be freshly shaven.
• Take a wristwatch with you to keep track of the
  time, even if it is an inexpensive one. Being on
  time for the interview is of utmost importance

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