With so many opportunities to meet with Employers coming up – it is always good to have a little refresher on appropriate dress! First impressions are made within the first 10 seconds of meeting someone – and they tend to stick! How will you look when you walk through the door of an event or for an interview and make a lasting impression?
Here are some tips for dressing your best:
- Add a touch of personality – the key to this is to not over-do, but personalizing it with an accessory that creates interest and helps them remember you in a positive way
- Look the part – your appearance affects the hiring decision and the organization needs to be able to visualize you in the role
- Show you’re serious – appear confident and professional
- Pay attention to detail – make sure your appearance is clean and neat, and your shoes are not scuffed, have an organized purse and/or briefcase or portfolio, so that papers taken can be neatly placed in a folder
- Neutral make-up and nail polish
What to avoid:
- No short skirts
- Heavy make-up
- Overly high heels and sandals
- No cleavage
- No strong scents – including perfume
- Do not wear too much jewelry or overly large or chunky accessories
- No jeans
