Dress for Success

How would you like to dress during this important day of your calendar? Consider the following advice from NYIT Dress for Success.

Women

·         Matching dress blouse with conservative neckline

·         Matching closed-toe dress shoes with a moderate heel, scuff-free and polished

·         Neutral or skin-toned hosiery (no patterns)

·         If hair is shoulder length or longer, it should be neatly pulled back 

·         If hair is colored, make sure roots are not showing

·         Dress watch and minimal, conservative jewelry

·         Keep make-up light, fresh and natural

·         Keep nails, neat, clean, and use a conservative-colored fingernail polish (no chipped nails) 

 

Men

·         Dark-colored wool suit that is properly fitted and buttoned (the jacket should match the pants)

·         Pressed white or ivory long-sleeve shirt

·         Matching dark dress shoes polished and buffed

·         Dark dress socks

·         Dress watch and nice belt that matches shoes

·         Conservative tie (no loud colors or patterns)

·         No jewelry other than wedding ring or class ring

·         No facial hair or long sideburns

 

To better your preparation for the job fair, consider visiting Salten Hall, room 3 at Old Westbury or Manhattan, 16 W. 16st Street, room 611.

·         Job Fair Preparation- Tuesday, March 29 -11 a.m.

·         Walk-in Resume Checks- Monday, April 4 – 11 a.m. and Tuesday, April 5- 12:45 p.m.

·         Resume Writing – Monday, April 4 – 4:30 p.m.