North Dakota State University

What is your First Impression?

• The first impression is that this is a friendly person; Wants to look nice, not concerned about wearing a tie
• Very typical business casual attire; Sets a good first impression
• Salmon color is in; Makes you appear comfortable and well dressed
• Relaxed - outgoing

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• Might be a little casual for a career fair
• Perfect attire; I like it
• Okay

Is this appropriate for an Interview?

• For many positions this may be just right; Nice, comfortable and ready to get to work
• Could add a tie and that would top it off nicely; Don't need an overcoat (especially for internship interview), but if you have one that goes with the pants it doesn't hurt either
• Too casual unless applying for unskilled position

What is your First Impression?

• A great first impression
• Sharp, professional, approachable
• Very nice - says he is ready to work and is proud of his part in the company

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• Good for a career fair! I think in that craziness it can get too hot for men in coats; Be comfortable but nice looking
• Might be a bit overdressed - But not causing a problem for you by any means; The tie is not necessary at our booth
• Maybe a little too much, but acceptable

Is this appropriate for an Interview?

• Looks great! He put in that effort to wear a tie; Again, depends on the position
• Very appropriate; Not overdressed, not trying too hard but spent time putting yourself together and preparing
• Great!

What is your First Impression?

• Doesn't look like he is looking for a job
• The untucked shirt is unprofessional; Goes too far beyond "casual"
• Not a good impression if the venue is an opportunity to meet a potential employer because it shows you're not trying very hard
• Nice guy - ready to install cable or be a big brother

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• At a minimum, would tuck in the shirt and wear leather shoes if you have them, then that would pass sufficiently at a career fair. If you can afford business casual pants vs jeans would strongly advise that as you'll be compared against more sharply dressed candidates; You are making yourself more work to get past the over-relaxed attire and make yourself credible.
• A tad too relaxed

Is this appropriate for an Interview?

• Find a way to purchase at least one "interviewing" outfit or borrow something from a friend/family member if possible
• I would expect more
• Not acceptable for skilled position; For a non-skilled job could be okay

What is your First Impression?

• Great first impression
• Savvy, entrepreneurial - Could be a sales rep, business relationship manager or entrepreneur; The mix of business attire and the casual open shirt top works
• Nice suit - but without the tie it is too relaxed for professional position

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• I think he will be comfortable at a career fair - He looks comfortable; Posture may indicate that he is very confident
• I like this for a career fair - Professional but not overdone; The coat isn't necessary from my point of view, but doesn't hurt either
• Okay

Is this appropriate for an Interview?

• For an internship interview, wouldn't change anything. For full time interview on campus, might consider wearing a tie but this outfit doesn't need that. You could walk in, project confidence and competence and get hired pretty easily; If you're being invited to the company’s corporate center for interviews, I'd probably default to adding the tie
• This person looks like they have been working and know what is acceptable to wear
• Depends on position; West coast - definitely ok!
• If you put on the suit - you better finish it with the tie; Otherwise, put on a polo shirt