North Dakota State University

What is your First Impression?

• Not ready for work; Not interested in first impressions
• Not professional
• Appropriate in a situation where meeting the student for the first time, as in at class on campus

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• No; Too casual - loud print & jeans
• Inappropriate - no jeans
• Not appropriate; Thought of coming last minute

• Not for a professional position
• Not appropriate - no jeans
• Not serious about work

 What is your First Impression?

• Ok, blouse sticking out distracts me….a little sloppy looking
• Ready to succeed, very businesslike; Takes work seriously
• Appropriate

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• Ok, if blouse is tucked in
• Very appropriate

Is this appropriate for an Interview?

• Ok, if blouse is tucked in
• Very appropriate, well dressed, very serious

What is your First Impression?

• I think a jacket would help make the outfit more professional
• Appropriate
• Dressed appropriately for work, but not necessarily for an interview or career fair

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• Depends on the industry...however, probably not without a jacket
• Appropriate
• Well dressed, however, may not be seriously looking for a job

• Ok for a casual position and interviewing during the summer
• Well dressed, however, not necessarily appropriate for an interview
• With the addition of a jacket, would be appropriate

What is your First Impression?

• Together and professional; I would make sure that the cut is not too low on the top under the jacket
• Appropriate
• Very business-like, takes everything very seriously

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• Very appropriate for job search and interview, but not for work
• Yes
• Appropriate

• Very appropriate for job search and interview, but not for work
• A bit low-cut for interview
• Yes