DRESS FOR SUCCESS at a career fair, interview, or on the job

Comments from businesses in the College of Engineering and Architecture

What is your First Impression?

• Very professional without going overboard - crisp and clean, but looks comfortable without being restricted
• Good first impression
• A bit less formal than wearing a jacket, but it still says this is a person who understands how business works and who takes pride in his appearance
• Very nice, good colors


• Nicely dressed


• Probably not everyday wear; The clothes look nice, though, even without the jacket
• Looks good
• Young professional


• Appropriate (depending on the position interviewing for); The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out


• Looking for a job, took appearance into consideration

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

• Appropriate (depending on the position interviewing for); The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out
• Likely a bit more dressy than most - but that may set you apart. It manages to be professional but still comfortable; An excellent choice!


• Great career fair look, probably the most common; I like the effort of putting on a tie
• These would be fine, and show that he made an effort to dress 'up' a bit for the career fair
• Presentable


• Great


• Absolutely; This is the best choice


• Yes - if they are a senior looking for employment a jacket would help


• Appropriate for a career fair

Is this appropriate for an Interview?

• This would be perfectly acceptable for an interview - especially at an entry level position; It would also be perfectly appropriate for most client meetings


• Would be appropriate


• Bring a jacket; You don't have to wear it during the interview, but bring it with you


• Should wear the jacket too; Might be instructed to take jacket off to be more comfortable, but should enter with it on
• Appropriate (depending on the position interviewing for); The outfit looks professional, well put-together & thought out


• It does set an impression when I say no suit or tie necessary to interview but they show up slightly exceeding your expectations. This is the most preferred dress for an interview with our company; A jacket can be warm and uncomfortable


• This may be acceptable for an interview, but a jacket would be beneficial in looking more professional

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