DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Types of Dress for Different Interviews

OCCUPATION: Janitorial, domestic aide, factory, machine operator, etc.
MEN: Pants/jeans and plain long sleeved shirt. Work shoes.	WOMEN: Plain dress or skirt/slacks and blouse. Low heeled shoes and nylons. Little or no jewelry.
OCCUPATION: Orderly, nurses aide, bus person, stock clerk, waiter/ waitress, cook, messenger, shipping clerk, etc.
MEN: Slacks and plain long sleeved shirt. Tie, if appropriate. Dress shoes.	WOMEN: Dress or skirt and blouse. Low or medium heels and nylons. Little if any jewelry.
OCCUPATION: Clerical, sales associate, customer service, office equipment repair technician, etc.
MEN: Suit or sport coat and slacks with dress shirt and conservative tie. Dress shoes.	WOMEN: Suit, tailored skirt and jacket or tailored dress. Medium heels and nylons. Conservative jewelry.
OCCUPATION: Professional/Technical
MEN: Dark or neutral suit with dress shirt and conservative tie. Dress shoes.	WOMEN: Tailored suit. Medium heels and nylons. Conservative jewelry.

APPEARANCE GUIDELINES

HAIR:

• Clean, professional style
• Well trimmed beard and mustache, if applicable

COSMETICS:

• Neat and lightly applied, conservative

GLASSES:

• Clean, clear-lensed glasses

NAILS:

• Nails must be neat, clean, and manicured
• Choose clear or light colored polish, stay away from trendy colors

SCENT:

• Avoid heavy scent in aftershave, cologne, perfume, or deodorants

SHOES:

• Shoes should be polished; avoid scuffed, worn heels and soles
• Over the calf socks, coordinating with pants/slacks
• Medium heel pumps; avoid "strappy" look or sandals
• Stockings or pantyhose in nude, beige or coordinating shade

ACCESSORIES:

• Tip of tie should cover belt buckle
• Avoid trendy or oversized jewelry
• Belts should match shoes and show no signs of wear
• Women should wear a maximum of two rings and one pair of earrings
• Make sure that tattoos are covered up, if applicable
• Avoid taking purse