Attire
Select clothing appropriate for the occupation. The goal is to look the part. A good standard is to dress one step above what you would wear on the job.
Grooming and Dress tips for Men
Grooming and Dress tips for Women
Select clothing appropriate for the occupation. The goal is to look the part. A good standard is to dress one step above what you would wear on the job.
- Clothes should be clean and pressed.
- Frayed cuffs, missing buttons, wrinkled clothing, and scuffed shoes will make a bad impression.
- Avoid faddish styles and loud colors.
Grooming and Dress tips for Men
- Facial hair should be freshly shaved and mustache or beard neatly trimmed.
- Body should be freshly bathed/showered and use deodorant.
- Teeth should be brushed and breath fresh.
- Fingernails should be clean, smooth and well-groomed.
- Don’t wear a crazy tie – keep it professional and simple.
- Wear smart, polished shoes – no tennis shoes please.
- Colognes – Use sparingly or not at all. Your “fragrance” should not linger after you leave.
- Avoid sagging clothing.
- Make sure your hair is clean, neat and tidy.
- Avoid having piercings and tattoos on display. (Men, remove earrings.)
Grooming and Dress tips for Women
- Body should be freshly bathed/showered and use deodorant.
- Teeth should be brushed and breath fresh.
- Fingernails should be clean, smooth and well-groomed.
- Don’t wear a short skirt- knee length or below is perfect.
- Wear conservative clothing.
- Choose sensible footwear – no platforms or stilettos.
- Jewelry should be conservative and kept to a minimum.
- Avoid having piercings and tattoos on display.
- Perfumes – Use sparingly or not at all. Your “fragrance” should not linger after you leave.
- Make sure your hair is clean, neat and tidy.