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Careers Education & Placement Centre

Dressing for Interview

Date : 14 February, 2000 (Monday)

Time : 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Venue : T1, Meng Wah Complex


Ms Louisa Li

Director

E-mail : [email protected]

Web : http://www.hku.hk/cepc

Careers Education & Placement Centre


Slides from this presentation

• lecture notes are available at the CEPC Enquiry Desk for photocopying

• lecture notes are available at the CEPC homepage:<http://www.hku.hk/cepc>– Students – Services for students – Careers Education Courses – Lecture Notes


To project a CONFIDENT image

• well-groomed

• professionally dressed

• behave appropriately


Dress For work

Wearing what the organization expects you to wear shows them you have chosen to be part of the team. When in doubt, it is always safe to wear a business suit. For most organizations, the expectation is dark suit for men and something fairly conservative for women. The idea is to project the best possible ‘you’ and let your personal style make its mark within the boundaries of business conventions. Aim for physical comfort as well as style.


General

• No causal wear, wear business suit

• clothing must be clean and properly pressed

• no stain marks on collar and cuffs

• shirts should be properly tucked in

• shoes must be polished


Grooming• hair

- is your hair clean and free of dandruff?

• face

- is you face free of oil?

• nails

- are your nails clean?

• personal hygiene

- do you have body odour or bad breath?


DRESSING FOR INTERVIEWS - WOMEN

• suit - navy, grey, plum, beige, taupe, dark green, claret and cooca are examples of good

colour• matching blouses -

e.g. white, off-white, shell pink• simple style leather shoes, solid colour

e.g. black, brown• thin skin-coloured stockings• matching leather handbag, not too big• elegant watch• wear simple make-up• do not use perfume


DRESSING FOR INTERVIEWS - MEN

• dark business suit - charcoal and navy are the best colour

• white long-sleeved shirt• classic patterned, solid coloured tie, avoid tie with

bright colour or large pattern• tie should reach belt buckle and very close to

collar when tied• black leather shoes• black, dark grey or navy socks• black leather belt, no suspenders


BODY LANGUAGE• Eye Contact

- direct eye contact

- confident but friendly• Voice

- sound enthusiastic, neither too soft nor too loud

• Gestures

- avoid nervous gesture e.g. fidgeting hands or jigging feet

• Postures

- sit, stand and walk up-right


Useful Reference MaterialsThe Careers Library has a collection of videos and books on the subject, such

as:

Videos• Looking Sharp : Dressing for Success• Looking Sharp : Grooming for Success• Professional Presence• Projecting the Right Image• Executive Grooming for Female Students

Books• The Image Factor• Dressing with Colour• Body Language: How to read others’ thoughts by their gestures


Questions & Answers


Dressing With Color

• Coordinating Coats and Scarves

• The Color Circle

• Silhouettes

• Collars

• Necklines

• Sleeves

• Glossary


The Image Factor

1. What is the ‘Image Factor’?Personal image and organizational culture

What is an image?

Why is the image factor important?

Elements of personal image

Extented image


The Image Factor … (cont’d)

2. CommunicationFirst impressions and the power of non-verbal communication

The language of clothes

Body language and presence

Reputation and visibility

Self-marketing


The Image Factor ….(cont’d)

3. Projecting a Professional ImageProfessional impact

Image stealers

Business grooming strategy

Professional dressing

Levels of Dress



4. Know YourselfClothes and personality

Colour and personality

Design and personality



5. Organization and PlanningAggressive observation

Personal architecture

Lifestyle

Wardrobe management

Wardrobe maintenance

Budget

Building an appropriate business wardrobe



6. Personal StyleIndividual image

Style preference exercise

Primary style characteristics

Secondary style characteristics

Lack of style - whose fault is it?



7. What to Wear for WhatDress for the event

Preparation and research

Event checklist

Enhancing the message

Why do we wear clothes anyway?


Where to get more informationWhere to get more information

Enquiry Desk - Careers Library

Videos

– Projecting the Right Image (CUHK Press - 45 min)

Documents

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