DRESS FOR SUCCESS 
     “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”            CAREER FAIR TIPS FOR EVERYONE 
                                                                            – Bring a folder/portfolio to hold resume copies and a pen 
     You do not need a lot of clothes for interviews, but what you have 
                                                                            – Have clean, manicured fingernails 
     should be of good quality, fit properly, and be clean, ironed, and 
     reflective of current business styles.                                 – Don’t wear cologne/perfume and don’t smell of smoke 
     BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL                                                  – Wear shoes that are well maintained 
                                                                            – Iron/press your clothing 
     Business Professional attire is required at the UT Martin Career and   – Select clothing that fits, not too tight or loose 
     Internship Fair and is expected in many work environments.             – Limited chest should show 
     Women                                                                  – Look at yourself: Is your hair neat? Is your shirt tucked? Is your tie 
     – Conservative tailored pant or skirt suit or suit dress with jacket      knotted properly? Did you cut the slit tacking of your new coat 
     – Blouse: frill-less, evaluate appropriate color for career field         and/or skirt?  
     – Skirt: hits top of knee; avoid extreme slits 
     – Shoes: shined basic close-toed, medium/low-heeled pumps              Business Casual  will vary greatly depending on the work 
     – Jewelry: limit and select subtle options                             environment. Remember to dress for the job you want, not the one 
     – Nails: Conservative length and polish                                you have, and that the goal is to be remembered for your 
     – Portfolio or Handbag (small)                                         contributions to the workplace, not your trendy wardrobe. 
                                                                            However, if you work in fashion, for example, there are certainly  
     Men                                                                    exceptions. Also, there is a difference between business casual and 
     – Face: shaved or well-groomed facial hair                             just plain casual.  
     – Hair: well-groomed, professional-looking                             Women may wear a collared shirt or sweater with pants or skirt 
     – High quality, dark suit                                              with dress shoes or boots. Some may also wear a conservative 
     – Jacket: button American-cut blazer/jacket when standing              dress. Men may wear a polo shirt, collared shirt or sweater with 
     – Shirt: solid white or blue button down                               khaki or dress pants and leather shoes. A tie is not necessary.  
     – Tie: subdued, traditional                                            NOT JOB SEARCH APPROPRIATE 
     – Belt and shoes: match 
     – Shoes: shined black or cordovan shoes                                – T-shirts 
     – Socks: dark, mid-calf socks                                          – Shorts/jeans/short skirts 
     – Accessories: conservative watch, avoid earrings and other jewelry  – Flip-flops 
     – Portfolio                                                            – Tight or baggy fits 
                                                                            – Excessive perfume or cologne 
                                                                            – Missing buttons, tears or rips 
      
      
                       BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL                                                         BUSINESS CASUAL 
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