This document discusses the importance of dressing appropriately for a job interview. It notes that perception is reality and first impressions matter, as things like hair, shoes, style and dress are among the first things noticed about a person. The document provides guidance on what types of attire are appropriate or inappropriate for different types of interviews, from casual to formal. It also provides "do's and don'ts" for the interview process, such as preparing a resume and researching the company, but not fabricating details or dragging on too long in an interview.

1. “Dress and Success" in getting
that job!
PRESENTED BY:
DR. GREGORY A. MCCORD
OMICRON PHI, FALL 2001
GREGORYAMCCORD@GMAIL.COM
TWITTER@GREGORYAMCCORD

2. Perception is reality!!
How might this apply to a prospective
employer?

3. “
”
Dressing for a successful
interview begins with a purpose
What is your purpose?

4. Would you wear this
outfit to interview?

5. What are some of the first things you notice about a person?
Hair
Shoes
Gender
Smile
Style
= DRESS

6. Appropriate attire. What works?
Casual
Business-casual
Semi-formal
After- Five (formal)

7. Tattoos, Piercings & Jewelry
Appropriate
Inappropriate
Visibility
Why is this important?

8. Good or Bad Attire, if you have to ask...

9. This is what
interview ready
looks like

10. Do’s and Don’ts for the interview & process

11. Continued
 Do prepare a resume and cover letter
 Don’t prepare a portfolio
 Do list all work and community service experiences on your resume
 Don’t fabricate the truth (GPA, titles, etc)
 Do have a prepared 3 minute bio of yourself
 Don’t drag on beyond 3 minutes
 Do your research on the company prior to the interview (internet, news, etc)
 Don’t claim to know more than you do (lies become woes)
 Do use social media to increase your platform
 Don’t allow information on your pages that will portray you negatively

12. Continued
 Do have at least 2 questions to ask at the conclusion of the interview
 Don’t ask about money 1st interview but do ask later (2nd interview)
 Do close the interview by letting them know you want the job
 Don’t overstate your reason(s)
 Do remember that an interview is just a process to identify quality
candidates
 Don’t think that if you don’t get the job, that you are not quality