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- What to Wear
What to Wear
Your appearance is important because it is the interviewer’s first impression of you.
- Be professional, neat, clean, and well-groomed
- Being overdressed is better than being underdressed
- Clothes should be clean and wrinkle-free
- Test-drive your outfit to ensure you are comfortable walking, sitting, standing
- Research the industry and company as some companies are more conservative
Suit
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Color/Pattern |
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Fit |
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"Fit Tips for Women's Business Wear" |
Tops
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How to Wear |
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Bottoms
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Advice |
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Skirt/Dress |
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Pants |
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Shoes
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Advice |
Example |
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Style |
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"What Type of Shoes to Wear on a Job Interview" |
Color |
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Heel Height |
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Accessories
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Advice |
Example |
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Jewelry |
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Portfolio |
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"What Should I Take to My Job Interview" |
Grooming
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Advice |
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Hair |
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"Is Your Hair Holding You Back?" |
Makeup |
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"Makeup Tips for Your Job Interview" |
Body |
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Suit
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Advice |
Example |
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Style |
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"Understanding Common Suit Features" |
Color/Pattern |
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"Understanding Common Suit Features" (bottom of page) |
Fit |
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"How a Suit Should Fit" |
Shirt
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Advice |
Example |
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Fit |
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"How a Shirt Should Fit" |
Color/Pattern |
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"Understanding the Dress Shirt" |
Material |
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Tie
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Advice |
Example |
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Style/Knot |
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"Learn How to Tie a Tie" |
Color/Pattern |
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"How to Match Shirt and Tie Patterns" |
Width/Length |
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"Necktie Length" |
Pants
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Advice |
Example |
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Style |
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"The Pleated vs. Plain-front Debate" |
Color/Pattern |
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Length/Fit |
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Shoes
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Advice |
Example |
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Color |
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"A Visual Guide to Matching Suits and Dress Shoes" |
Style |
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Socks |
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Accessories
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Advice |
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Amount |
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Belt |
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Watch |
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Portfolio |
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Grooming
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Facial Hair |
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Hair |
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"How to Style Your Hair for a Job Interview" |
Body |
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A video about how to dress for success at the UNH Career and Internship Fair, as well as Interviews and Networking events.