DRESS FOR SUCCESS at a career fair, interview, or on the job

Comments from businesses in the College of Engineering and Architecture

What is your First Impression?

• Appropriate (depending on the position interviewing for); The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
• Good first impression
• Professional without being too dressy/formal
• Needs tie


• Great business casual look
• Probably not his everyday clothes, but well-dressed
• Looks nice
• Laid back professional


• For some reason looks not finished, would rather see a tie and no jacket; Tie is like a piece of jewelry


• Looks okay, but is not completely professional looking without the tie; Is trying to dress-up, but still a little casual

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• Appropriately casual, but it still gives an impression of professionalism and maturity
• Maybe a little much for student


• Great look for a career fair


• Like this look for the career fair; In between everyday and the interview
• Pretty good
• Should wear tie


• Yes!


• Appropriate (depending on the position interviewing for); The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
• Don't need the jacket
• Maybe for some engineering jobs, more office related engineering jobs a tie would help a lot

Is this appropriate for an Interview?

• Sorry to say it, but put on a tie; You CAN NOT be overdressed for an interview
• Probably want to add a tie for an actual interview or a formal client presentation, but this would be appropriate for almost any other meeting
• Would be appropriate, but would suggest tie to make look more complete


• Should simply add a tie, and would look great for an interview
• Looks good


• Yes, but on the first interview I would probably suggest a tie
• Appropriate (depending on the position interviewing for); For a more formal or executive role, a tie is recommended
• The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out


• Should really be wearing a tie; The look without a tie is a little too casual

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