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Dressing Professionally


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If you go to a job fair, be sure to dress professionally. You want to dress professionally so you can make a good first impression. Potential employers are more likely to take you seriously if you look nice and neat than if you look sloppy. Clothes can send a message to people about you, so dress to impress! Dress as if you are going to a job interview.

What does it mean to dress professionally?

Men:

Women:

In order to dress professionally at a job fair, MEN should wear:

Best choice: A suit and tie
Second choice: Nice slacks, a button down shirt (tucked in), and a blazer
Third choice: Nice slacks and a button down shirt (tucked in)

In addition, MEN should also wear:

Checkmark Matching socks and shoes

brown shoes = brown socks
black shoes = black socks

Checkmark Matching shoes and belt

brown shoes = brown belt
black shoes = black belt

Checkmark Polished, clean shoes

Checkmark Clean, wrinkle-free clothing

Checkmark Clothing that fits well—not too tight, and not too loose.

Guidelines for men:

No low-riding pants = no part of your underwear should be visible at any time

No hats!

In order to dress professionally at a job fair, WOMEN should wear:

Best choice: A pants or skirt suit
Second choice: Dress pants /skirt and a nice blouse
Third choice: Dress pants and a nice matching sweater

In addition, WOMEN should also wear:

Low heels or "flats" = no socks, but maybe pantyhose

Nice boots or loafers = with matching socks

Clean, wrinkle-free clothing

Clothing that fits well—not too tight, and not too loose

Guidelines for women:

No low-cut blouses = no part of your bra should be visible at any time

No short skirts = skirts should be at the top of the knee or longer

No low riding pants = no part of your underwear should be visible at any time

No hats!