Business etiquette can be
defined simply as behaviors that are courteous and considerate
of the people you interact with. At our events, as a courtesy to
our guests and your fellow students, you will be expected to set
all electronic devices to silent mode or have them turned off
before entering the seminar/ presentation room. Please plan to
arrive early (seating is often limited) and refrain from leaving
during a speaker's presentation. It is a distraction to the
audience and is discourteous to our guests.
Read below to learn about the basic standards of Business Dress.
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Business Casual for Men does not mean
that suits are completely out of the question--it's how
you wear the suit. A suit of solid colour is less
formal than a pin-striped suit. Some examples of
business casual attire include a pair of ironed dress
pants with a dress shirt (long or short-sleeved) or a
collared polo shirt. Ties and jackets are optional. |
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Business casual for Women usually
consists of a nice pair of ironed dress pants or
trousers, teamed up cardigan set, a button-up blouse or
a simple sweater (not those heavy knit ones!). |
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When in doubt, never wear anything you
would wear to a club or the beach! Anything that is
too casual or too revealing is not a good idea in a
professional environment. However, conservative does
not mean boring or without style.
To check if your outfit is suitable for
work, try imagining if it is something an executive
would wear. Dressing properly can really make a
difference, conveying confidence, attention-to-detail
and professionalism to your work. For men or women who
have goals and want to further his/her career, it is
important that he/she doesn't get sloppy when it comes
to appropriate office attire. |
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Business formal for men consists of
a two piece business suit, white, long sleeve
button-down dress shirt and tie. |
Business formal for women consists of
skirted suits, hosiery and closed toes dress shoes. |
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Finally, do a final check on your attire in the rest
room just before your interview to make sure: your tie
is straight, your hair is combed, teeth
are well-brushed, fresh breath, no gum, candy,
cigarettes or other objects in your mouth,
cleaned and trimmed
fingernails, and empty
pockets: no bulges or tinkling coins.
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