Monday, September 15, 2008
How To Dress for the SU Job/Internship Fair
There are over 70 employers registered for the 2008 SU Job/Internship Fair. One of the best ways to market yourself is dress appropriately. You MUST represent yourself well by dressing business professional or at least business casual.
Business Professional:
GUIDELINES FOR MEN:
SUIT: dark blue, gray, muted pin-stripes
SHIRT: white, pale blue, pale yellow
TIE: conservative, classic
SHOES: highly polished slip-ons or laced dress shoes; brown, cordovan, or black
GUIDELINES FOR WOMEN
SUIT, DRESS: conservative, below knee length
BLOUSE: simple style, white or soft colors
SHOES: pumps or medium heels
HOSE: beige, tan, or natural
PURSE: medium or small size in a color that goes with your outfit
MISC: clear or lightly tinted nail polish, minimal jewelry, light perfume, understated natural makeup
Business Casual Guidelines for Men and Women:
When you are specifically directed to wear business casual, or think that this attire is in order, you can follow the following guidelines.
Pants: Khaki pants, neatly pressed, and a pressed long-sleeved, buttoned solid shirt are safe business casual for both men and women.
Shirt: Polo shirts are an appropriate choice if you know the environment will be quite casual, outdoors, or in a very hot location.
Shoes/Belt: Be sure to wear a belt and shoes that are in good condition. Athletic shoes and flip flops are not acceptable.
Click here to see examples of both Business Professional and Business Casual
Specifics for Men's Business Casual:
Ties: Ties are great to wear with a sports coat. Do not wear a ties that has graphics on it that will detract from you and your conversation.
Shirts: Long-sleeved shirts are considered dressier than short-sleeved and are appropriate even in summer. Choosing white or light blue solid or conservative stripes is your safest bet. Polo shirts (tucked in, of course) are acceptable in more casual situations.
Socks: Do wear dark socks, mid-calf length so no skin is visible when you sit down.
Shoes: Shoes that are in good condition should be worn. No sandals, athletic shoes or hiking boots.
Cologne, Hair, Jewelry, Backpack: Make sure your hair is neat and well-groomed. Use very little cologne and jewelry. Do not take your backpack in to the fair. Leave it in the Career Center.
Specifics for Women's Business Casual:
Pants/Skirts: Women can wear casual pants or skirts. For the most businesslike appearance, pants should be tailored. A knee-length skirt is preferable although a long skirt may be considered.
Shirt/Sweaters/Jackets: In addition to tailored shirts or blouses, tailored knit sweaters and sweater sets are appropriate business casual choices for women. A tailored jacket may also be worn.
Shoes and Hosiery: Closed-toe shoes, sandals which are neither extremely dressy nor extremely casual are appropriate. Regardless of what is in style, avoid extreme. Make certain you can walk comfortably in your shoes. Hosiery should be considered with skirts.
Cologne, Hair, Jewelry, Backpack: Make sure your hair is neat and well-groomed. Use very little cologne and jewelry. Do not take your backpack in to the fair. Leave it in the Career Center.
The Do Not’s:
Do NOT bring your skateboard
Do not wear shorts
Do not wear a hat
Do not wear t-shirts
Do not wear sweatshirts or sweatpants
Do not chew gum
etc., etc., etc.
Dress well and be confident! You may land a job or an internship from this fair and the best way to do that is dress professionally! See you at the fair.
Charlie Endicott
Associate Director of Career Services
Salisbury University
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Friday, September 12, 2008
The SU Fall Job Fair is almost here...
The SU Fall Job Fair is almost here and many employers (over 60) have registered. Before the fair arrives I would like to address some comments that have been made in the past. We have heard comments like "there were not enough employers at the fair" and "there were no employers for my major" and "most of the employers are from the Eastern Shore." All of these comments are taken in a constructive manner and we, SU Career Services, try to address them. First I would like to tell you what goes in to organizing a job fair and some reasons for organizations attending or not attending.
How the SU Job Fair is developed:
1. Over 1,000 employers are invited to the fair
2. Many employers invited recruit from all majors (excluding education for this particular fair)
3. The employers are located nationwide and some international
Reasons why employers do not attend:
1. They do not have the budget
2. They are not in our geographic area
3. We do not have the major they are looking for
4. They only recruit at colleges that they have historically recruited from
5. Many employees are alumni from a particular college
As you can see there are many factors that come in to play when organizing a job fair. These are not excuses-we will continue to bring as many employers to campus as we can-SU students deserve that. In my opinion, the upcoming fair has a very good representation of employers and many highly visible organizations that have openings nationwide. Take advantage of this fair and make sure you present yourself in a professional manner!
Let me hear your thoughts. More on this later.
Charlie Endicott
SU Career Services
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Charlie Endicott, Moderator, SU Career Services