2008 Woodie Awards
The Senior Column
Stephanie Hanisak
Issue date: 10/30/06 Section: Life & Times
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Soon many of us seniors will begin applying for jobs, which will lead to interviews. One of the most important aspects of a job or graduate school interview is ones attire. It is crucial for candidates to dress appropriately for their interview. But what is the appropriate attire?
The following are guidelines are adapted from UCLA's 1999 Business Attire Survey, which Rollin's Career Services has posted on their website.
Appearance Tips for Men and Women:
? Wear a two-piece business suit in a dark color
? Do not mix business clothes with anything casual
? Brush your hair, and avoid wild colored hair.
? Do not go overboard on the cologne or perfume.
? If you have a tattoo, cover it up.
? Use breath mints before meeting your interviewer.
? If you have any body piercing besides earrings for women (one pair), take them out.
Attire Tips for Women:
? White, off-white, or neutral-colored blouse with a conservative neckline
? Suit with a skirt
? No short, tight, clingy, or slit skirts
? Closed-toe leather pumps with not too high of heels
? Skin-colored hosiery
? Instead of a purse, use a briefcase or portfolio
? No crazy colored nail polish
? Natural makeup
? Simple earrings, not ones that you would wear downtown that sparkle
? Keep your hair in a simple style and out of your face.
Attire Tips for Men:
? Wear a white or light blue long-sleeved button down shirt
? Wear a necktie, but keep it simple and conservative
? Dark socks
? Loafers or other leather closed shoes that are deemed acceptable for business attire
? Keep your leathers the same color. Brown shoes means brown belt.
? As with the women, use a briefcase or portfolio.
Students who follow this dress code will at least look professional on their interview. As we all know, people tend to judge books based on their cover. The same is true with employers who interview candidates. If you show up to an interview looking like you would for class after a Wednesday night at O'boys, you will have to work that much harder at impressing the interviewer. Some interviewers may discount you for the job before you have even introduced yourself.
It is a good idea to check your closet now for these items because you never know when you might have an interview.
The following are guidelines are adapted from UCLA's 1999 Business Attire Survey, which Rollin's Career Services has posted on their website.
Appearance Tips for Men and Women:
? Wear a two-piece business suit in a dark color
? Do not mix business clothes with anything casual
? Brush your hair, and avoid wild colored hair.
? Do not go overboard on the cologne or perfume.
? If you have a tattoo, cover it up.
? Use breath mints before meeting your interviewer.
? If you have any body piercing besides earrings for women (one pair), take them out.
Attire Tips for Women:
? White, off-white, or neutral-colored blouse with a conservative neckline
? Suit with a skirt
? No short, tight, clingy, or slit skirts
? Closed-toe leather pumps with not too high of heels
? Skin-colored hosiery
? Instead of a purse, use a briefcase or portfolio
? No crazy colored nail polish
? Natural makeup
? Simple earrings, not ones that you would wear downtown that sparkle
? Keep your hair in a simple style and out of your face.
Attire Tips for Men:
? Wear a white or light blue long-sleeved button down shirt
? Wear a necktie, but keep it simple and conservative
? Dark socks
? Loafers or other leather closed shoes that are deemed acceptable for business attire
? Keep your leathers the same color. Brown shoes means brown belt.
? As with the women, use a briefcase or portfolio.
Students who follow this dress code will at least look professional on their interview. As we all know, people tend to judge books based on their cover. The same is true with employers who interview candidates. If you show up to an interview looking like you would for class after a Wednesday night at O'boys, you will have to work that much harder at impressing the interviewer. Some interviewers may discount you for the job before you have even introduced yourself.
It is a good idea to check your closet now for these items because you never know when you might have an interview.
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