how to dressup for a job

1. How-to-Dress for a Job
Fair:

2. Job Fair Dress Tips:
Your appearance expresses motivation and professionalism;
it creates respect for yourself
 Dress up rather than down; dress on the conservative side
Pay attention to detail- from head to toe!
Always pick and lay out your outfit the night before
Do your research- see what companies will be at the fair
beforehand and if they have a dress code/dress standards

3. Positive Body Language
You want to always come off to others as open, receptive to
conversation, and a willing listener
Facial expression: pleasant smile
Hands: still and relaxed
Eyes: steady and frequent eye-contact
Head: still and straight
Posture: straight and relaxed spine
Arms: avoid crossing arms

4. Formal Business- Men
A clean, pressed two-piece matching suit is essential
Safe suit colors options are: black, dark grey, dark brown, or
navy
Shirt should be long-sleeve in colors like: white, yellow,
blue, green or black depending on suit color
Tie should be silk material and complement the color of the
suit and shirt. The pattern should be simple like stripes or a
solid color
Shoes should be either dark brown or black leather dress
shoes with dark socks

5. Informal Business- Men
Possible combinations:
Slacks with a long-sleeved shirt and tie
A sports coat with matching slacks
Khaki pants with a long-sleeved shirt and tie
A nice sweater or blazer with slacks
A watch is a nice touch
No sneakers

6. Formal: Informal:
Formal Business vs. Informal
Business for Men

7. Formal Business- Women
Wear a two-piece suit in dark colors: 2 options:
Pants and a jacket or a knee-length skirt and a jacket
Wear both options with a conservative blouse and dark tights
if it’s fall or winter
A moderate closed-toe heel in black, grey, or brown
Accessories can dress up any suit (i.e. a necklace, colorful
scarf, belt, watch, etc.)

8. Informal Business- Women
Possible combinations:
An appropriate dress (i.e.- wrap dress)
Khakis or slacks with a blouse
A skirt and blouse
Any jewelry or accessories to spice up the outfit!

9. Formal Business vs. Informal
Business for Women
Formal: Informal:

10. Appropriate Grooming Tips
Keep hair clean and trimmed
Men should be clean shaven and/or keep facial hair neatly
trimmed
Keep fingernails neat and trimmed
Keep teeth brushed and breath fresh
Use perfumes/colognes sparingly
Women should wear light and natural looking make-up
Shower daily and use deodorant
Don’t smell like smoke!