Dress for Success

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• According to Kim Zoller at Image Dynamics, 55 of
  another persons perception of you is based on
  how you look.
• Just as the saying goes you shouldnt judge a
  book by its cover but people still do people
  judge others by their looks.
• Your clothes say far more than you think, Says
  Bridget Allen, a senior fashion industry expert.
  
• Before you choose your outfit for the day, think
  of how you want others to perceive you.

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• According to a survey conducted by CNN
• 41 of employers more often promote people who
  dress better
• 64 of employers banned flip flops
• 49 of employers have forbidden mini-skirts
• 38 banned sleeveless shirts
• 28 have prohibited jeans
• 1/3 of companies have sent employee home for
  unsuitable attire
• Dressing professionally is more important in some
  industries than it is in others
• In the area of Financial Services, 55 of workers
  in this sector say well-dressed employees are
  more likely to be promoted than others, and 51
  of sales representatives say the same.
• Manufacturing employers say 33 are promoted
  based on dress and 37 in the IT area are likely
  promoted based on dress.

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Dressing for an Interview

• First impressions are critical
• Safest route Be Conservative!
• Research the company-determine if there is a
  dress code
• Visit the company, observe what people are
  wearing-if it appears too casual, choose
  something on the conservative side.

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What not to Wear!
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What not to Wear!
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Dress for Success Tips for Women

• According to Alison Doyle, About.com Job Search
• Solid color, conservative suit
• Coordinated blouse
• Moderate shoes
• Limited jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Tan or light hosiery
• Sparse make-up perfume
• Manicured nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

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Dress for Success Tips for Men

• According to Alison Doyle, About.com Job Search
• Solid color, conservative suit
• White, long sleeve shirt
• Conservative tie
• Dark socks, professional shoes
• Very limited jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Go easy on the aftershave
• Neatly trimmed nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

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• CNN.com recommends the following
• Stock your closet start with versatile basics
• Keep it neat and clean
• Steer clear of bar attire!
• Look the part

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• Professional Dress and Tattoos
• If you look at middle management and above in any
  of the Fortune 500 companies, you will find it
  hard to see a manager with a tattoo, hidden or
  otherwise
• 42 of managers said their opinion of someone
  would be lowered by that persons visible body
  art.
• Three out of four respondents believe that
  visible tattoos are unprofessional
• Not necessarily protected by your first amendment
  rights to freedom of expression.
• Source Burleson Consulting, www.dba-oracle.com/d
  ress_code_tattoos.htm

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