Showtime: Dressing for a Successful Job

InterviewEaglevision Ministries

Dr. LaClaire Bouknight

Basic Principles of Attire

• This is your opportunity to shine

• This is your first impression

• You will be judged by your appearance

• Attire should be comfortable

Nonverbals: What are you Really Saying

• Handshake• Eye contact• Hand movements• Posture, gestures, facial

expressions• Tone of voice

Men and Women

No visible Body piercings

Men and Women• Cover tattoos

Men and Women Clean bathed body No candy, gum, or cigarettes Minimal or no cologne or perfume No “Doo Rags”

Men and Women

Light briefcase or portfolio

Clean trimmed fingernails

Men and WomenClean, well groomed

hairstyle

Clean, polished conservative shoes

Women

• Skirt-Suit or Pant-Suit• Conservative shoes, not

stilettos• Brief case rather than

large purse• Conservative nail polish• No noisy jewelry

Women

• One set of earrings• Conservative hosiery• Conservative make-up• Hair out of the face• Sit with legs together• Avoid low cut tops

WomenAvoid mid-drift baring

clothing

Avoid showing thongs

Avoid provocative clothing and accessories

Men

• Dark shoes

• Dark socks

• Short hair is best

• Beards are usually a handicap

• Mustaches must be trimmed

• No rings except college or wedding band

Men

• No earrings, take them out• Conservative necktie• Conservative suit in dark blue

or grey• No red, purple, or lime green

suits• Conservative white or pastel

shirt

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