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

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College of Engineering and Architecture

 
woman in skirted gray suit, black heals, with tattooed foot
What is your First Impression?
  • Professional, confident impression; This person really cares about making a good first impression

  • Appears to have a tattoo on the foot; Companies are not against tattoos but exposing them in an interview process is taboo - Too personal; Lacking jewelry, looking for a person that pays attention to details and finishes a project
  • Looks professional and is taking the job search seriously; Maybe not the best for engineering, though
  • Nice look, tattoo draws a lot of attention

  • Well-dressed, probably interviewing that day; Too dressy for everyday, but undoubtedly has plans for an important meeting that day

  • Visible tattoo is never good in an office setting; Suit coat is too long - Pinstripe looks nice on her

  • Skirt too short

  • Appropriate; The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

  • Looks professional, but the outfit is not suited for an engineering job search
  • Would assume that she has interviews that same day; Wouldn't be concerned about overdressed, but in reality, she would be for the career fair
  • More formal than necessary for such an event, though no one is going to be turned off by someone who dresses this nicely - especially when interaction is short and first impressions are important
  • A little formal for career fair

  • Nice look; Consider covering up the tattoo on her foot - Lots of people have them, of course, but you don't want to be remembered for your tattoo at a career fair
  • Higher neckline would make this outfit more appropriate for a career fair

  • Appropriate; The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
  • Borderline too dressy; I don't expect the kids to have to walk around in a skirt and heels

Is this appropriate for an Interview?

  • Not completely acceptable for an engineering position; Pant suits with shoes that could be worn on a manufacturing floor would be better
  • Excellent choice; It says that you are professional, serious about your work, and ready to go out and meet with clients!

  • Suit very appropriate; Good rule of thumb on skirts is no shorter than a dollar bill width above the knee
  • Always wear nylons to a professional level interview
  • Would be appropriate for interview

  • I always encourage pant suits for women; You can't be too conservative in a job interview - Acceptable, though!

  • Well-dressed for an important meeting like an interview!

  • Appropriate (depending on the position interviewing for); The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
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