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Will You Be Dressed for Success Tomorrow?

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The CUNY Big Apple Fair is tomorrow!  Read on for tips on how to dress for success!

“Dress for immediate credibility and success will follow”

                                                                                                 -Sandy Dumont

 
In this blog, you will find some tips about how to properly dress when you’re going for an interview, a meeting or an event that requires you to be dressed in a formal way. It is very important to respect these simple, yet very effective, rules employers, as well as professionals in general, pay attention to the way new candidates present themselves. Of course, it’s very important to be prepared for the interview, but showing up dressed appropriately will boost your chances on leaving a good impression.

 
·        Polished shoes, pressed shirts and well-fitted pants always.  At this point, some of you are thinking, "Why do I have to tuck in my shirt?" But when your clothes are pressed, buttoned down and well-fitted, you convey that you are a person who pays attention to the details and are professional
 
·        Avoid tight and see-through clothing and refrain from showing too much skin. Don’t give your interviewer the opportunity to question whether you will take the job seriously or behave in a professional manner if you’re hired


 

  • Avoid jeans and any bedazzled clothing: no matter how you dress them up, jeans are casual. Wearing them to an interview is simply improper and will create the wrong impression
 
  • Ladies, if wearing a skirt, wear nylons: be sure to pack an emergency pair of nylons in your purse
 
  • Avoid over-accessorizing: keep jewelry to a minimum and wear a plain, rather than a decorative belt
 
  • No visible tattoos, facial piercings or more than one ear-piercing: why you may argue that tattoos and piercings are part of who you are, showing them during an interview is distracting. Take piercings out or cover up tattoos, so that your interviewer can focus instead on why you are the perfect match for the company

 
·       Closed-toe heels for women (all seasons) and dress shoes for man: avoid platform heels, sneakers or dirty shoes
  • Wear matching shoes and belt: this simple rule helps you to look professional and put together
- Gerardo Battiante
For more Job Fair tips, click here.  For a list of participating companies, click here.
 

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  1. CoolKccStudentAugust 6, 2016 at 10:27 PM

    Your title and the quote you used captured my attention firsthand. Very detailed! -Momina Shabbir

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