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A guide to help demystify the professional fashion lingo and provide some helpful pointers to guarantee a great first impression from the moment you walk in the door for your next interview.

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Page 1: Interview Dress Code: A Style Guide

The Interview Dress Code: A Style Guide

Presented by:

www.talener.com

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There are many different

paths to a new job, but all

share one thing in common

at the end of the road…

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the INTERVIEW!

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How can you guarantee

the best possible first

impression before you

even say hello?

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By paying

attention to:

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THE

BIG THINGS

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THE

BIG THINGS

YOUR OUTFIT

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THE

BIG THINGS

YOUR OUTFIT YOUR OUTFIT

IRONED

TAILORED

ENVIRONMENT-APPROPRIATE

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THE

BIG THINGS

YOUR HYGEINE

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THE

BIG THINGS

YOUR HYGEINE YOUR HYGEINE

THE BASICS: SHOWER, BRUSH TEETH & HAIR,

DEODORANT

AVOID COLOGNE OR PERFUME

NEAT HAIR

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THE

small DETAILS

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THE

small DETAILS

YOUR ACCESORIES

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THE

small DETAILS

YOUR ACCESORIES YOUR ACCESORIES

POLISHED SHOES

TASTEFUL & LIMITED JEWLERY

SUBTLE ACCESSORIES

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YOUR HANDSHAKE THE

small DETAILS

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YOUR HANDHSAKE THE

small DETAILS

YOUR HANDSHAKE

CONFIDENT

FRIENDLY

EYE CONTACT

NOT A LIMP FISH OR TOO TIGHT

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THE

small DETAILS

YOUR LOOK

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THE

small DETAILS

YOUR LOOK YOUR LOOK

GOOD POSTURE

POSITIVE ENERGY LEVEL

BODY LANGAUGE

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THE

small DETAILS

YOUR LANGUAGE

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THE

small DETAILS

YOUR LANGUAGE YOUR LANGUAGE

AVOID FILLER WORDS:

LIKE…UM…UHH..

WORDS OF CONFIDENCE:

YES > YEP

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Let’s dive more into this work and

interview appropriate fashion…

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Dressing for

today’s interview

may be more

complicated than

just picking an old

suit from the

closet…

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A good recruiter will fill you in on the

proper attire for your next interview.

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The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

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The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

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The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

• Location

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The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

• Location

• Department

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The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

• Location

• Department

• Company size

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The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

• Location

• Department

• Company size

• Industry

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The laws of workplace fashion may

be different depending on:

• The job itself

• Location

• Department

• Company size

• Industry

• Years in business

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Now it’s time to demistify the

professional fashion lingo.

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Professional Dress

Two piece professional suit

Conservative colors: black, navy, gray

For Men: Subtle necktie, formal shoes that

match your belt

For Women: Minimal jewelry, daytime makeup,

dress pants should not have back pockets

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Professional Dress

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Business Casual

Generally accepted:

For Men: Dress pants or khakis and a shirt

with a collar.

For Women: Dress pants or knee-length skirt

and a blouse or shirt with a collar.

No jeans, sneakers, or loungewear.

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Business Casual

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Smart / Snappy Casual

Put-together, but not overly dressed-up.

Think relaxed, but professional and trendy.

For Men: Khakis, dark jeans, button-down

shirts or polos.

For Women: Tasteful heels, blouses, tasteful

dresses.

No t-shirts or ratty shoes.

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Smart / Snappy Casual

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Casual

Some offices have no guidelines, so it’s

completely dress as you please. Take

cues from others around the office.

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Looking for

more workplace

fashion advice

or styles?

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Head to

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Search for:

Interview Styles

Work Fashion

Professional Attire

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Turn your smart phone

OFF.

Not on silent or vibrate.

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Turn your smart phone

OFF.

Not on silent or vibrate.

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Ditch the Starbucks.

Coffee isn’t meant for interviews.

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Don’t bring backpacks or

giant briefcases.

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Don’t bring backpacks or

giant briefcases.

Instead go for a professional padfolio.

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Don’t be late or show up way

too early.

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Don’t be late or show up way

too early.

10 minutes early is fine.

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Now it’s time to put the advice to work for your next interview!

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