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Interviewing Attire Interviewing Attire According to Image According to Image Dynamics: Dynamics: 55% of another person’s 55% of another person’s perception of you is perception of you is based on how you look. based on how you look.

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Interviewing Attire. According to Image Dynamics: 55% of another person’s perception of you is based on how you look. General Rules. Dress 1 or 2 levels up This isn’t 1999 Be yourself…but not too much yourself It’s ok to ask what to wear - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Interviewing AttireInterviewing Attire

According to Image According to Image Dynamics: Dynamics:

55% of another person’s 55% of another person’s perception of you is based on perception of you is based on

how you look.how you look.

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General RulesGeneral Rules Dress 1 or 2 levels upDress 1 or 2 levels up This isn’t 1999This isn’t 1999 Be yourself…but not too much Be yourself…but not too much

yourselfyourself It’s ok to ask what to wearIt’s ok to ask what to wear All accessories must been in All accessories must been in

very good condition very good condition ““Informal” isn’t reallyInformal” isn’t really

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No-NosNo-Nos

Wild nails (color or length)Wild nails (color or length) Short Skirts: NO MORE THAN 3” Short Skirts: NO MORE THAN 3”

ABOVE KNEE; no capris or leggingsABOVE KNEE; no capris or leggings Leather JacketsLeather Jackets Showy briefcases, purses, shoes, etcShowy briefcases, purses, shoes, etc Heavy makeupHeavy makeup Strong perfume…or any, reallyStrong perfume…or any, really

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SuitsSuits

Wear dresses with caution…Wear dresses with caution… Dark, but different, color Dark, but different, color

with a neutral topwith a neutral top NO CLEAVAGENO CLEAVAGE No Dated Suits: Lapels >3” or <1”No Dated Suits: Lapels >3” or <1” Skirt suit considered more formal Skirt suit considered more formal

than a pant suitthan a pant suit

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ShoesShoes No Open-Toed or Backless ShoesNo Open-Toed or Backless Shoes Recommended: no more than 2 ½” Recommended: no more than 2 ½”

heel heel Keep them looking nice!Keep them looking nice! No scuffs marks, old soles, dull No scuffs marks, old soles, dull

leatherleather

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AccessoriesAccessories

No distracting accessoriesNo distracting accessories Ok to wear modern takes on classic piecesOk to wear modern takes on classic pieces Invest in a good quality, plain trench in Invest in a good quality, plain trench in

case of raincase of rain WEAR HOSEWEAR HOSE

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BlueBlueAlways a good choice, Always a good choice,

especially navy. especially navy. Shows calm, stability, Shows calm, stability,

trust, truth, trust, truth, confidence, securityconfidence, security

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GrayGraySecond most popular Second most popular

color color Shows sophisticationShows sophistication

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BlackBlackCommanding and Commanding and

authoritarianauthoritarianCan show dramaCan show drama

Consider using as an Consider using as an accent onlyaccent only

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RedRedExtremely powerful color Extremely powerful color

Use with caution! Use with caution! Associated with energy, Associated with energy,

passion, desire, power, passion, desire, power, and aggressionand aggression

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WhiteWhiteAlways safe when worn Always safe when worn

as a shirt or blouse as a shirt or blouse Shows simplicity, Shows simplicity,

cleanliness, precision, cleanliness, precision, and goodnessand goodness