| Dress Code |
Men
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Women
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| Shoes |
Polished and complementing your suit. |
Polished and complementing your suit. Heels should not be too high. |
| Socks/Hose |
Colors should complement the suit; no athletic socks. |
Colors should complement the suit; no odd colors or textures. Be prepared in case of runs. |
| Suits |
Suits are preferred. Some industries prefer more conservative styles and colors: blue, gray and brown. |
Suits are preferred. Some employers prefer traditional "skirted" suits as opposed to "pant" suits. |
| Accessories |
Some organizations still frown on men wearing earrings. |
Jewelry should be tasteful and not distracting. |
| Make-up and fingernails |
Make sure your nails are neat and trimmed. |
Be conservative with make-up. If wearing nail polish, be conservative with color. |
| Hair |
Make sure your hair is neat and off of your face. Some organizations frown upon longer hair and facial hair on men.
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Make sure your hair is neat and off of your face. |
| Cologne/Perfume |
No strong cologne should be worn. Some people have allergic reactions to colognes/perfumes. |
No strong perfume should be worn. Some people have allergic reactions to colognes/perfumes. |
| Carry |
A padfolio to keep extra resumes and notes.
A portfolio with samples of your work.
A briefcase (if necessary to carry the above items). |
A padfolio to keep extra resumes and notes.
A portfolio with samples of your work.
A briefcase (if necessary to carry the above items)
Only bring a purse if necessary. |
