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Is a career fair conversation with a recruiter a first phase interview? Yes!

You are making that all-important first impression. Only a small percentage of the hundreds of interviewees will stand out at the end of the event. Make sure you are one of them.

Dress well, practice your best handshake, practice your elevator pitch, award-winning smile and make eye contact!

The style that is implemented depends on interview/ office environment (from casual to business professional). Importantly the clothes you wear need to make you feel comfortable and confident!

This information was sourced from the article found at Indeed's Guide to Business Attire.

Style Guide

Business Professional

A classic style suitable for environments with a more formal dress code. Outfits should be well-fitted and tailored to your shape. Examples include suits, structured dresses, slacks, skirts, fitted jackets, and button-down shirts or blouses. Footwear options include heels, loafers, or flats, complemented by minimal jewelry, belts, and watches. For more guidance click here!

Business Professional Attire

 

 

 

Business Casual

Suitable for various interviews and everyday office wear, this attire can include slacks, trousers, or pencil skirts, paired with blouses, collared shirts, or button-downs. Layer with sweaters, blazers, or jackets, and choose from flats, oxfords, loafers, boots, or heels. Simple jewelry, belts, and other accessories can complete the look. For more guidance click here!

Business Casual Attire

Smart Casual

A casual yet polished style for business attire or interviews in a relaxed office environment. This can include t-shirts, button-down shirts, and sweaters, paired with jeans, khakis, or linen pants. Footwear options might include sneakers, loafers, low heels, or sandals. For more guidance click here!

Smart Casual Attire

Gender Neutral

Casual: This can include jeans, sweaters, shirts, and trendy sneakers, loafers, or sandals.
 

Formal: This attire may consist of pantsuits, slacks, trousers, sweaters, and button-downs or shirts paired with a cardigan. Footwear options include stylish lace-up shoes, oxfords, or loafers.

For more guidance click here!

Gender Neutral Attire

Wildcat Wardrobe

Sponsored by UK's Student Government Association, The Wildcat Wardrobe is a student-led service that offers free professional clothing to all students on UK’s campus.

Students can receive three items from the wardrobe for free by providing their student ID each semester!

Learn More!