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.

• 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.