Dress for success

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Dress for success

• Business Week 2008 Event

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Make a positive, lasting impression

• First impressions are made by others within the
  first three minutes of meeting you
• The better you are dressed, the more confidence
  you will feel and exude
• How youre dressed sets the tone of the interview
  or meeting

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Make a positive, lasting impression

• 41 of employers more often promote people who
  dress better
• 64 of employers surveyed have banned flip flops
• 49 have forbidden mini-skirts
• 38 have banned sleeveless shirts
• 28 have prohibited jeans

CNN.com article How to dress for success at
work, July 30, 2008
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Make a positive, lasting impression

• Financial services industry places the most
  emphasis on professional work attire
• More than 1/3 (35) of companies have sent
  employees home for unsuitable work attire

CNN.com article How to dress for success at
work, July 30, 2008
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How should you dress?

• Conservative dress is always the safest route!

• Investigate your prospective employer
• Check out the organizations website
• Call the Human Resources office and simply ask
• Visit the companys office and observe attire of
  current employees

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Kick Start your Business Wardrobe

• Start with versatile basics
• Black pants, dark suit, button-down collared
  shirts, classic pair of dark shoes
• Keep it neat and clean
• Make sure clothes are ironed, stain-free and in
  good condition
• Steer clear of bar attire
• Leave the slinky shirts, tight pants, and graphic
  T-shirts at home
• Look the part
• Choose appropriate clothing for your role
• Ex client presentation vs. meeting with the CEO

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Lets Talk Basics For Men

• Two-piece suit in black, navy or dark gray
• Tie
• Match the color of your suit in a simple pattern
  or solid color, preferably silk

• White long-sleeved dress shirt
• White undershirts are a must!
• Black shoes with laces, no loafers
• Belt
• should match your shoes

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Lets Talk Basics For Women

• Two-piece suit in navy, black or dark gray
• Leather notebook or portfolio big enough to hold
  your resume and notepad

• White or light colored long-sleeved blouse
• Select a blouse that is not too sheer or low cut
• Dark shoe with 1-11/2 heel without an open toe

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Survival Kit

• Static cling Static Guard or hairspray in a
  pinch
• Motion sickness Take the Bonine/Dramamine
• Stay hydrated, but not too hydrated
• Learn how to sew a button on
• Check yourself reminders
• Tags off, remove threads, basting at vents,
  pockets
• Break in your shoes Shoes you can walk in
• Mouthwash, breath mints, breath strips (be
  careful)
• Carry on interview clothes, shoes, accessories
  (pit stop before baggage claim/curbside pick-up)

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

• What would Clinton and Stacy say?
• Our version of What Not to Wear

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