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

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College of Science and Mathematics

 
woman in red print t-shirt, black tank, jeans, black heals
What is your First Impression?
  • This is a stylish outfit, and she looks nice
  • Dressed appropriate for an informal "meet and greet lunch"
  • Looks fresh, confident and "herself", which we like to see...natural personality; However, if the event is not specifically described as "casual/jeans” or she accidentally stumbled into the first impression opportunity I would think for her benefit she would put more effort into wearing business attire

  • Relaxed

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

  • We understand that some students will be between classes and stopping by the career fair and try not to over-analyze outfits; However, she will be competing against others wearing more appropriate business attire who may come across as more polished - Puts more emphasis on her to convince us through communication skills that she's a serious candidate for a job
  • It looks like she has made a mistake and is in the wrong room if she is wearing this at a career fair

  • Too casual

Is this appropriate for an Interview?
  • Not appropriate for a professional position
  • Definitely not; Would convey that she's not taking the interview seriously

  • Not acceptable; Unless you are applying for an unskilled position

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Last Updated: May 01 2008 9:07:24 am
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