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> What to Wear: Professional Attire
What should you wear for your interview? For a career fair? Different
industries have different dress codes, but it is better to be safe
than sorry. Avoid fashion trends; they may not be appropriate or
recognized by your interviewer as fashionable. If you are dressed
appropriately, recruiters and interviewers will not take much notice
of your clothing.
There are two basic categories of professional dress: business
and business casual. Business professional is the more formal of
the two and most commonly worn in recruiting situations. When less
formal attire is preferred, use the business casual guidelines.
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Business Professional
- A suit in a dark color like black, gray or navy. Solid
or fine pinstripe. Skirt suits should be no shorter than
two inches above the knee.
- Blouse or dress shirt.
- Mid-heel, closed-toe dress shoes and hose.
- Minimal jewelry, perfume, and makeup.
Men’s Business Professional
- A suit in a dark color like black, gray or navy. Solid
or pinstripe.
- Long-sleeve, button-down shirt and a tie.
- Black or dark brown dress shoes with dark socks that
complement your suit.
- Minimal jewelry and cologne.
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Women’s Business Casual
- Skirt or pressed slacks.
- Blouse or sweater.
- Low-heeled professional shoes.
- A jacket is optional.
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Men’s Business
Casual
- Neat slacks or trousers.
- Button-down, tucked-in shirt.
- Professional shoes.
- A jacket is optional.
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Business attire is always expected at on-campus interviews, information
sessions, and career fairs. Occasionally, an employer will indicate
that business casual is acceptable for an information session, but
the Career Center recommends wearing a suit unless you are instructed
otherwise. It is never appropriate to wear jeans, sandals, sweatshirts,
t-shirts or sneakers to any recruiting event.
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