North Dakota State University

What is your First Impression?

• Inappropriate for interview with jeans and uncomfortable looking shoes
• Looks nice, but is not dressed for work!
• Not appropriate
• Casual
• Very hip - on campus ready - afternoon or evening ready

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• Not appropriate when you want to make a good impression on a potential employer!
• High school or college maybe, but if it is a career fair sponsored by businesses, not appropriate
• No - unless the job is for an after school casual interaction with student
• Not appropriate

Is this appropriate for an Interview?

• No, never wear blue jeans to an interview, no matter where you are interviewing
• Totally not appropriate! Once at the interview stage, wear your most professional business attire! It doesn't matter that you may not be wearing a suit every day on the job, but in the interview it is crucial!
• Not appropriate
• No - it says I know what looks good, but not necessarily what might be needed to make the good first impression

 What is your First Impression?

• It looks professional and gives the impression she is serious about projecting a professional image
• Appropriate and comfortable
• Very professional
• Neat - suit is always good

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• Yes, always look your best when attending a career fair, dress as if it is your first day at work
• Very appropriate
• Yes - this is a very acceptable look

Is this appropriate for an Interview?

• Very appropriate
• Appropriate, but maybe tuck in the shirt
• There will be people that are not as comfortable with the shirt out; I would tuck it in for the interview, knowing that this can change easily on the job
• Appropriate, although the look is less "buttoned up" than the traditional business suit; This still works in my industry

What is your First Impression?

• Appropriate and comfortable
• Casual and stylish
• This is fine - nothing special - leaves me thinking 'just okay'
• Not so much business, more like retail

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• This certainly would work and given the variety of environments and temperatures it could be exactly on - needs something to distinguish it...
• Ok, I would add a jacket

• Not in public education; I believe you should wear formal business attire
• I would suggest sleeves depending upon the season
• Not appropriate for an interview
• Ok, if no suit is available
• Again, it is fine, but does not speak to individual style; If this is comfortable I would certainly go for it - the personality will shine out

What is your First Impression?

• Working VERY hard at being professional - be careful that the front is not too low for movement
• Professional and prepared
• Professional, businesslike

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• Yes, come to the career fair like it is your first day of work
• Excellent choice
• Overdressed
• Not appropriate
• Yes - but a bit overdone

• This certainly says, "I am serious about this process and want to work"
• Excellent choice; I would only have one concern and that would be with the neckline...too low??
• Appropriate
• Very appropriate if it is the second interview and the interviewers were dressed to the similar degree; Could be too intimidating otherwise
• Good choice
• Is that a tattoo on the foot? That would cause conversation after she left