First Impressions
The first thing that someone notices about you is when you enter a room/come in for an interview.
What is the way you are dressed?
When you enter the room, the way you are dressed is the first thing that someone will notice about you, which is why dressing well is important to making a good impression.
True or False: It is acceptable to go to work with messy hair.
False!
You should brush your hair and make sure it looks nice before arriving at your job, whether or not you decide to leave it up or down. If you work in the food industry, you will likely need to wear a hair net or other hair covering at work.
True or False: You should wear a lot of perfume or cologne in an interview.
False!
It's appropriate to wear some but too much should be avoided. Some people are very sensitive to smells and this could be distracting and/or make it difficult for the interviewer to breathe (and thus not leave a good impression on the interviewer).
True or False: A tie is not required for business casual dress.
True!
A tie is generally expected for business professional wear, however, is not typically worn for business casual dress.
True or False: In a professional setting, employees should wear a suit.
True!
Employees should wear a full suit in a professional setting, which means wearing a jacket, button up shirt, dress pants or a skirt, a tie (optional for women), and a belt.
What you are marketing when you are interviewing.
What is yourself?
What you should do to your teeth at least twice every day.
What is brush your teeth?
What kind of jewelry is acceptable to wear in an interview?
What is simple and small, nothing too large or too flashy?
True or False: Wearing a dress or skirt is appropriate to wear in the workplace.
What is true?
This type of footwear is a classic choice for both men and women in a business professional setting.
What are "dress shoes"?
This initial judgment formed within seconds of meeting someone can heavily impact their perception of you.
What is a "first impression"?
What you should do after using the bathroom.
What is wash your hands?
Appropriate or inappropriate: Clothes with holes and rips.
What is inappropriate?
What should not be on a shirt that is acceptable to wear to work.
What are writing and pictures?
The type of shirt that is appropriate to wear?
What is a button down shirt?
Making appropriate eye contact during a conversation can communicate your attentiveness and this other important trait.
What is confidence?
What you should do often to make your body clean.
What is take a shower or bath?
This type of clothing material, known for its wrinkle-resistant properties, is a popular choice for business travelers.
What is "wrinkle-free" or "non-iron" fabric?
The type of shirts that are appropriate to wear at work.
What are polo shirts, button-down shirts, and shirts with plain colors (not too bright or flashy)?
In business professional attire, women can opt for these, which are similar to suits but consist of a skirt instead of trousers.
What is a "skirt suit"?
Finish this phrase "Dress for the position you want...."
"...not the position you have"
Something that you should put on yourself every morning that helps to make you smell clean.
What is deodorant?
True or false: You should wear clothing at work that is very tight and very revealing.
What is false?
The kinds of pants that are appropriate to wear at work.
What are khaki pants or colored dress pants?
This type of clothing material, known for its wrinkle-resistant properties, is a popular choice for business travelers.
What is "wrinkle-free" or "non-iron" fabric?