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

Comments from businesses in the

College of Science and Mathematics

 
woman in skirted gray suit, black heals, with tattooed foot
What is your First Impression?
  • Wow - she is ready to work; Very committed to her agency/company and plans on using her education/training, skills and talents to advance the agency/company
  • I don't think she wears this every day; Why are you showing off your tattoo?

  • The skirt pulled above the knees would draw attention to her legs; Our business dress policy advises against skirts above the knees as this would attract unnecessary attention

Is this appropriate for a Career Fair?

  • The length of the skirt appears that she would have trouble sitting in an interview setting to be very comfortable
  • You can get away with more casual dress than this and still be very effective at the career fair
  • Too dressy

Is this appropriate for an Interview?
  • In an interview you want someone to be comfortable and not worrying about the hemline; This is a nice outfit otherwise

  • Would wear a pair of dress pants that compliment the top

  • Excellent choice!

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Site Manager: Kim Teske
Last Updated: May 01 2008 9:07:21 am
Published by North Dakota State University
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