ProfessionalismProfessionalism

Edward JonesEdward Jones

Alishea CarterAlishea Carter

First ImpressionsFirst Impressions

““First impressions are lasting First impressions are lasting impressions!”impressions!”

In general, your dress (your In general, your dress (your appearance) should not be a focus of appearance) should not be a focus of attentionattention

In general, better to overdress than to In general, better to overdress than to under dress.under dress.

Piercing/Tattoos Piercing/Tattoos

General Dress GuidelinesGeneral Dress Guidelines

Keep it understatedKeep it understated In general, dress for the job you wantIn general, dress for the job you want Keep it neat and cleanKeep it neat and clean Don’t reveal too muchDon’t reveal too much Choose clothing that fits properlyChoose clothing that fits properly Be aware of your accessoriesBe aware of your accessories

Guidelines for MenGuidelines for Men

Limit aftershave and cologneLimit aftershave and cologne Ties—tip of tie should end at the middle Ties—tip of tie should end at the middle

of the beltof the belt Shoes—black typically is safe choice; Shoes—black typically is safe choice;

loafers are more casualloafers are more casual Socks—dark socks for businessSocks—dark socks for business Belts—coordinated with shoesBelts—coordinated with shoes Under shirt – plain t-shirts with no printUnder shirt – plain t-shirts with no print

Professional Dress: MenProfessional Dress: Men

AcceptableAcceptable• Suits Suits • BlazersBlazers• SlacksSlacks• Dress shirtsDress shirts• Dark socksDark socks

NOT AcceptableNOT Acceptable• JeansJeans• Athletic shoesAthletic shoes• White socksWhite socks• Showy belt bucklesShowy belt buckles

Business Casual: MenBusiness Casual: Men

AcceptableAcceptable• Blazers and Blazers and

slacks/trousersslacks/trousers• Khakis/Dockers and Khakis/Dockers and

polo shirtpolo shirt• Short-sleeved knit Short-sleeved knit

shirts or dress shirts shirts or dress shirts with button-down with button-down collarscollars

Not acceptableNot acceptable• T-shirts or tank topsT-shirts or tank tops• JeansJeans• Sandals or athletic Sandals or athletic

shoesshoes• ShortsShorts

Guidelines for WomenGuidelines for Women

Don’t dress to be sexyDon’t dress to be sexy Jewelry—not too muchJewelry—not too much Makeup—a light touchMakeup—a light touch Nails—not too long and not too wild in Nails—not too long and not too wild in

colorscolors Perfume—not too strongPerfume—not too strong

Women: Professional DressWomen: Professional Dress

AcceptableAcceptable• Suits Suits • BlousesBlouses• Shoes—pumps not Shoes—pumps not

too high; flatstoo high; flats• Knee length skirtsKnee length skirts

Not AcceptableNot Acceptable• Jewelry that Jewelry that

dangles, jangles, dangles, jangles, sparkles or is sparkles or is gaudygaudy

• Athletic shoesAthletic shoes• Metallic, glittery or Metallic, glittery or

sheer fabricssheer fabrics

Business Casual: WomenBusiness Casual: Women

AcceptableAcceptable• Casual blazersCasual blazers• SlacksSlacks• Jumper-style Jumper-style

dressesdresses• Khaki or linen pantsKhaki or linen pants• SweatersSweaters• Open-toes pumps, Open-toes pumps,

loafers or flatsloafers or flats

Not AcceptableNot Acceptable• T-shirts or tank-topsT-shirts or tank-tops• JeansJeans• Spandex miniskirtsSpandex miniskirts• Strapless, stretchy Strapless, stretchy

topstops• Bare midriffsBare midriffs• Exercise clothingExercise clothing• Flip-flops Flip-flops

Interview AttireInterview Attire

MenMen• Dark colored suits Dark colored suits

preferably (black, preferably (black, brown, gray, etc)brown, gray, etc)

• Long sleeve shirtLong sleeve shirt• Clean/polished shoesClean/polished shoes• No earrings/minimal No earrings/minimal

jewelryjewelry• Cologne (not too Cologne (not too

strong)strong)• NO gumNO gum

WomenWomen• Dark-colored suitsDark-colored suits• Skirt or pants Skirt or pants

(appropriate lengths)(appropriate lengths)• Clean/polished shoesClean/polished shoes• Jewelry fine, but not too Jewelry fine, but not too

much or too flashymuch or too flashy• No overpowering No overpowering

perfumeperfume• NO gumNO gum

Double Check-Before you arrive.Double Check-Before you arrive.

Make sure external tags are removed Make sure external tags are removed from new clothing itemsfrom new clothing items

Use a lint brush or tape to remove Use a lint brush or tape to remove access lint on dark colored suitsaccess lint on dark colored suits

Make sure you have the correct paper Make sure you have the correct paper work in your folder/portfoliowork in your folder/portfolio

Cell Phone EtiquetteCell Phone Etiquette

Cell Phone Use at workCell Phone Use at work Text MessagingText Messaging Ring Tones/Volume LevelRing Tones/Volume Level Caller TunesCaller Tunes Appropriate GreetingsAppropriate Greetings VoicemailVoicemail

“Watch your thoughts, for they become your words.

Watch your words for they become actions.

Watch your actions, for they become habits.

Watch your habits, for they become character.

Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny."

-Unknown

Any Questions???Any Questions???