Comments from businesses in the College of Engineering and Architecture
 What is your First Impression?
- Appropriate; The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
- Conservative professional
- Is professional and is taking the job search seriously; Only thing to watch for is how tight clothes are, we want both the interviewee and the interviewer to be comfortable during the interview - If an interviewee is wearing too tight of clothing it may make either of the people uncomfortable
- Gives a great first impression; Nicely coordinated, well fitted, clean and professional
- Looks nice; Clothes appear to fit well, and makes a nice first impression
- Very appropriate; She put time into making sure that she's dressed professionally
- Boring color, clunky shoes - Maybe a simple heel would be better; Overall professional
- Very appropriate
- Blah - we look for energy and creativity and clothing can exude that; By adding a colored shirt or jewelry would help the outfit
- Nice suit, neutral, not too wild
Is this appropriate for a Career Fair? - Excellent choice. It looks comfortable but still professional. Formal attire would not be expected at a fair, but typical "classroom" attire is probably too informal. A really good first impression!
- Appropriate for career fair
- Probably made a special effort to dress differently for the career fair, which shows that the event is taken seriously
- Appropriate; The outfit looks professional, but would look better with a collared shirt underneath
- Professional - it shows they are really serious about finding employment
- She means business! Because business suits are not necessarily expected at a career fair, I always notice when someone went above and beyond to look professional
- Nice touch
- Appropriate outfit, she looks serious about getting a job
- Appropriate and professional; Not necessarily needed as a freshman just learning about companies - but never wrong
- Looks comfortable enough to walk around on campus and professional enough to represent themself in front of a company
Is this appropriate for an Interview? - Appropriate (depending on the position interviewing for); The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
- Appropriate for interview, just be cautious of wearing too tight of clothing or too form fitting of clothing
- This would make a good impression; It would also be suitable for all but the most formal client presentations - and maybe even then
- A little more casual than I would prefer at the interview - Dress for an interview is the only area where I would want the applicants to appear the same; Then, their answers and personality make the difference, not their dress
- Professional
- Very normal, acceptable attire for an interview; Might consider pulling her hair back
- Good option for an interview, but would choose a dressier shoe and possibly a piece of jewelry
- Very appropriate; Interviewees should always dress formally
- Suit is appropriate, it is borderline too tight; Loose fitting clothes are best
- Fantastic
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 What is your First Impression?
- Not seriously looking for an internship or a job; Very casual
- It would appear the person forgot about the career fair or interview if someone was dressed like this, not at all prepared
- First impression for a date - fine; First impression for an employer - too casual
- It is a nice looking outfit for class or an evening at the movies, but it does not give a professional impression
- Young adult, jeans are nice - no holes
- Probably wears similar clothes most days; Nicely dressed, with good appearance for going to class
- Very stylish and youthful however; not suitable for an interview
- Would be a fun outfit for a weekend night out
- Trendy, casual, every day wear
- Stylish, not professional
- Good for going out or to a movie
- Too casual
Is this appropriate for a Career Fair? - Too casual for the career fair; While I would rather see and talk with her than not, my impression would be that the career fair was just another task to do that day
- For someone seeking an internship or interview for a position after graduation, I would recommend more formal, professional attire
- Not horrible, as most firms would expect to be meeting students, not seasoned professionals; But it can appear too casual - and why take that chance?
- Would probably suggest khakis or some other type of pants
- Not serious about getting a job
- Would have the impression that she is just at the career fair to pass time, not seriously job seeking
- Need to dress up more
- No, I wouldn't think this person is serious about starting their career
- Not appropriate; Much too casual
- Shirt is ok, but should be paired with dress slacks
- Not serious about finding employment
- Not appropriate for career fair; Both the shirt and jeans are too casual, not at all professional
Is this appropriate for an Interview? - This outfit does not present a professional look and, depending on the interviewer, could be much too casual; It would be fine for casual Fridays once you are hired - but not for an interview
- Not appropriate at all
- Absolutely inappropriate attire for an interview
- Way too casual for an interview; Would give the impression "what you see is what you get" - Shouldn't make a strong statement by being underdressed for an interview, or that this meeting isn't that important
- Inappropriate for a professional level position
- Absolutely not; We are a business casual company
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 What is your First Impression?
- Professional looking, comfortable, tasteful; Some may find the loose shirt too casual in specific situations, but in almost all cases this provides a good first impression
- Nice suit, would tuck the shirt into pants
- Well-dressed;. Seems confident!
- Probably a little dressy for everyday, but would have a favorable impression that her appearance is important to her
- A lot of black; Hair should be pulled back neatly
- Professional, fun and trendy
- Appropriate; The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
- Looks fun and creative but still classic; Somewhat sloppy with the way the shirt lays with the jacket
- Very professional ready to meet employers; The person looks like they put thought into their appearance
- Appropriate with today's fashion trends
Is this appropriate for a Career Fair? - This would make you stand out - it is likely more "dressy" than would be expected; It looks comfortable, and that is important when you are meeting a lot of new people, moving around, etc.
- Very appropriate for a career fair
- Well-dressed for a career fair; Impression made that the career fair is important, and she dressed appropriately for the event
- Appropriate for a career fair, gives the impression they are looking for a professional level job
- Looks great
- Perfect!
- Appropriate; The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
- Looks comfortable enough to walk around on campus and professional enough to represent them self in front of a company
- Definitely appropriate
Is this appropriate for an Interview? - Tuck in the shirt, and you're ready to go! I like the subtle jewelry with a little color; Not over the top - nice touch!
- It would be perfectly acceptable for an interview and even for an important client meeting
- I would like to see candidates wear something like this; It shows her personality
- Shirt needs to be tucked in, maybe button the white shirt up a little more
- Hair should be pulled back neatly
- Looks serious about job
- Appropriate (depending on the position interviewing for); The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
- Very appropriate
- Yes, but it would help if her shirt was tucked in
- Good interview suit; Very sharp looking
- She is slightly underdressed for an interview; I wouldn't be too harsh on her though, as maybe she doesn't own 'Interview' clothes
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 What is your First Impression?
- Nice first personal impression, but may be more appropriate for a social occasion than for a professional event
- Looks dressy, but not for meeting employers; It looks more like an outfit for going out to dinner
- Looks like she is missing a jacket
- Nice business casual look
- Nice appearance, with stylish clothes that fit well; May or may not be everyday clothes
- Nice outfit for everyday work
- Looks good
- Fun, trendy and still professional
- Appropriate; The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
- Very fun and funky and depending upon the company you are meeting with it makes a difference
- Professional - but I would add jacket
Is this appropriate for a Career Fair? - Appropriate; The outfit looks professional, but a suit coat could add to the formalness of the outfit
- Good for networking(social), would wear a suit if seriously job searching
- Does not look like she would be looking for an engineering position; A jacket or button up long sleeve shirt would make this outfit a lot more professional
- Probably more "dressy" than necessary; It appears more appropriate for a social occasion
- Would be ok if the weather was warm
- Appropriate for a career fair, but should consider longer sleeves if she's interested in working in a conservative industry; The less skin, the better
- She would be fine at the career fair with these clothes
- Casual
- This will work; Her appearance is well groomed
- I think it is fine for a career fair
Is this appropriate for an Interview? - Not quite appropriate for an interview; Should always wear a suit for a professional level position
- Needs to have a jacket for this industry
- It would be very acceptable for an interview, but it gives a less professional impression than is probably desired
- Would suggest a jacket
- Too casual for an interview
- Probably a little underdressed for an interview; I would wonder if she owns 'Interview' clothes, but in comparison to others, underdressed for the interview
- Appropriate (depending on the position interviewing for); The outfit looks professional
- Very fun and funky and depending upon the company you are meeting with it makes a difference - Maybe it would work for an ad agency; Pants and shoes are fine but I would like to see a long sleeved blouse that buttons up
- Not for an interview; A jacket is definitely needed for an interview
- I would recommend more formal - longer sleeves
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 What is your First Impression?
- Professional, confident impression; This person really cares about making a good first impression
- Appears to have a tattoo on the foot; Companies are not against tattoos but exposing them in an interview process is taboo - Too personal; Lacking jewelry, looking for a person that pays attention to details and finishes a project
- Looks professional and is taking the job search seriously; Maybe not the best for engineering, though
- Nice look, tattoo draws a lot of attention
- Well-dressed, probably interviewing that day; Too dressy for everyday, but undoubtedly has plans for an important meeting that day
- Visible tattoo is never good in an office setting; Suit coat is too long - Pinstripe looks nice on her
- Skirt too short
- Appropriate; The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
Is this appropriate for a Career Fair? - Looks professional, but the outfit is not suited for an engineering job search
- Would assume that she has interviews that same day; Wouldn't be concerned about overdressed, but in reality, she would be for the career fair
- More formal than necessary for such an event, though no one is going to be turned off by someone who dresses this nicely - especially when interaction is short and first impressions are important
- A little formal for career fair
- Nice look; Consider covering up the tattoo on her foot - Lots of people have them, of course, but you don't want to be remembered for your tattoo at a career fair
- Higher neckline would make this outfit more appropriate for a career fair
- Appropriate; The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
- Borderline too dressy; I don't expect the kids to have to walk around in a skirt and heels
Is this appropriate for an Interview? - Not completely acceptable for an engineering position; Pant suits with shoes that could be worn on a manufacturing floor would be better
- Excellent choice; It says that you are professional, serious about your work, and ready to go out and meet with clients!
- Suit very appropriate; Good rule of thumb on skirts is no shorter than a dollar bill width above the knee
- Always wear nylons to a professional level interview
- Would be appropriate for interview
- I always encourage pant suits for women; You can't be too conservative in a job interview - Acceptable, though!
- Well-dressed for an important meeting like an interview!
- Appropriate (depending on the position interviewing for); The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
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