Job Fair: What Will I Wear?
Our job fair series banner week is NEXT week, and it just for you the older worker! Visit WiserWorker.com for an event in your city. Are you ready for the job fair series? My hope is that we can help you get ready so when you get to the job fair you are ready to get hired! If you need more information drop me an email or call me (813) 775-6279. I would love to hear from you!
Annually The Employment Guide holds hundreds of job fairs and our most common issue at job fairs is job seekers not knowing what to wear to a job fair. Usually before we hold an event it is not uncommon to get many calls from job seekers asking that “what should I wear”? I always answer the question the same: Dress like you would if you were going to an interview. Because you are, job fairs are a place where you can and will talk to possible future employers in an interview setting.
Let’s face it—first impressions stick. Studies conclude that people form an impression of someone within the first 15-30 seconds. Given this time frame, your outward appearance makes up a majority of a potential employer’s first impression. Follow these simple rules to ensure you are dressing the part.
Standard Interview Dress: Men
Wear slacks
Wear a dress shirt or nice colored shirt
Wear dark dress shoes in good condition
Wear socks that match
Wear a belt that matches your shoes
Have well-groomed hair and nails
Standard Interview Dress: Women
Dress conservatively (preferably dark colors)
Wear a pantsuit, jacket and skirt, dress
Wear dark dress shoes with 1-3 inch heel in good condition
Wear hosiery that matches your outfit
Have well-groomed hair and nails
As with a job interview, first impressions at a job fair are important. How you represent yourself sends an immediate message to employers about how serious you are in your job search. It isn’t always necessary to wear a suit to a job fair. However, you should leave the jeans and T-shirt at home. Business casual is usually the most appropriate — slacks and a collared shirt for men, and slacks or a skirt and a blouse for women. Make sure your clothes are clean and pressed.
Check WiserWorker.com blog for the latest tips on how to get the best experience at a job fair.
Best of Luck!
Tags: dress code, first impressions, job fair series, job interview
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