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When we begin to apply for jobs, we must think about our clothing and shoe choices—for interviews and for work. We carefully select clothing that indicates we are serious candidates for work. We also plan our hairstyles, make-up, and jewelry. Sometimes, adjusting our “individual” style choices may be necessary. When we dress our best, we have a better chance to get the job we want.

CognatesCognates

Analyzing Work Analyzing Work WardrobesWardrobes

Many Many factors influencefactors influence the way the way employeesemployees dress. dress.

InfluencesInfluences

CompanyCompany ImageImage

RegionalRegional and and Cultural StyleCultural Style VariablesVariables

RequiredRequired Work Tasks Work Tasks

Company ImageCompany Image

Dress Dress CodesCodes reflect reflect the the company’s imagecompany’s image..

UniformsUniforms Color SpecificationsColor Specifications

Company ImageCompany Image

Dress Dress CodesCodes show whether a show whether a company’s imagecompany’s image is : is :

FormalFormal InformalInformal Team-mindedTeam-minded IndividualisticIndividualistic

Region and CulturalRegion and Cultural

Dress Dress styles styles are influenced byare influenced by

Community IdentityCommunity Identity

EthnicityEthnicity

Region and CulturalRegion and Cultural Dress Dress styles styles are influenced byare influenced by

GeographyGeography WeatherWeather EconomyEconomy

Region and CulturalRegion and Cultural Dress Dress styles styles are influenced by are influenced by

UrbanUrban SuburbanSuburban RuralRural

lifestyles.lifestyles.

Tasks PerformedTasks Performed

SafetySafety

PhysicalPhysical Labor Labor

ExposureExposure

FrequencyFrequency of of Customer Customer

ContactContact

Getting InformationGetting InformationJob Job applicantsapplicants can get can get informationinformation

about about employeeemployee dress in dress in

different different ways.ways.

Getting Information About Getting Information About Company WardrobesCompany Wardrobes

Visit companyVisit company

Talk to Talk to employeesemployees

Look at websiteLook at website

Making CompromisesMaking Compromises

Modifying Personal StyleModifying Personal Style

Advance PlanningAdvance Planning

TattoosTattoos

Body PiercingsBody Piercings

Makeup Makeup

AppropriateAppropriate clothingclothing

Affording ClothingAffording ClothingExploring Exploring AlternativesAlternatives

AlternativesAlternatives

Dress for SuccessDress for Success

Second-hand ShopsSecond-hand Shops

BorrowingBorrowing

Dressing for a Dressing for a Job InterviewJob Interview

RequirementsRequirements

RequirementsRequirements

Personal HygienePersonal Hygiene

Take a shower.Take a shower.

Wash hair.Wash hair.

Clean and trim Clean and trim fingernails.fingernails.

RequirementsRequirements

Personal HygienePersonal Hygiene

Transparent or Transparent or modestmodest nail polish. nail polish.

No heavy No heavy perfumeperfume..

RequirementsRequirements

AccessoriesAccessories, Jewelry, Makeup, Jewelry, Makeup

RemoveRemove large body jewelry. large body jewelry.

Wear watches, wedding rings,Wear watches, wedding rings,

post earrings, modest post earrings, modest necklaces.necklaces.

RequirementsRequirements

AccessoriesAccessories, Jewelry, Makeup, Jewelry, Makeup

Cover tattoos with clothing if Cover tattoos with clothing if possiblepossible..

Modest makeup.Modest makeup.

RequirementsRequirements

BasicBasic Clothing Clothing

Nice pants or skirts.Nice pants or skirts.-- black, grey, brown, blue-- black, grey, brown, blue

Washed and pressed. Washed and pressed.

No stains, holes, or frayed edges.No stains, holes, or frayed edges.

RequirementsRequirements

Basic Basic ClothingClothing

Nice solid-color shirt or Nice solid-color shirt or blouse.blouse.

-- white, beige, light blue-- white, beige, light blue

Washed and pressed. Washed and pressed.

No stains, holes, or frayed edges.No stains, holes, or frayed edges.

RequirementsRequirements

BasicBasic Clothing Clothing

Jacket or blazer that Jacket or blazer that matches or matches or coordinates coordinates with with pants or skirt. pants or skirt.

Washed and pressed. Washed and pressed.

No stains, holes, or frayed edges.No stains, holes, or frayed edges.

RequirementsRequirements

BasicBasic Clothing Clothing

CoordinatingCoordinating tie. tie.

ConstructionConstruction or or IndustrialIndustrial jobs may not jobs may not requirerequire a tie for a job interview. a tie for a job interview.

RequirementsRequirements

BasicBasic Clothing Clothing

Closed-toe shoesClosed-toe shoes-- black, grey, brown, blue-- black, grey, brown, blue

-- low heels-- low heels-- socks to match pants-- socks to match pants-- flesh-colored hose-- flesh-colored hose

Boots may be Boots may be acceptableacceptable in some in some circumstancescircumstances..

RequirementsRequirements

AccessoriesAccessories

Small matching purse.Small matching purse.

No wallets on chains.No wallets on chains.

Small notebook and pen.Small notebook and pen.

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