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

Comments from businesses in the College of Human Development and Education

What is your First Impression?

• Inappropriate for interview with jeans and uncomfortable looking shoes


• Looks nice, but is not dressed for work!


• Not appropriate


• Casual


• Very hip - on campus ready - afternoon or evening ready

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• Not appropriate when you want to make a good impression on a potential employer!
• High school or college maybe, but if it is a career fair sponsored by businesses, not appropriate


• No - unless the job is for an after school casual interaction with student


• Not appropriate

Is this appropriate for an Interview?

• No, never wear blue jeans to an interview, no matter where you are interviewing
• Totally not appropriate! Once at the interview stage, wear your most professional business attire! It doesn't matter that you may not be wearing a suit every day on the job, but in the interview it is crucial!
• Not appropriate


• No - it says I know what looks good, but not necessarily what might be needed to make the good first impression

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