By Jenna Grasso Staff Writer
Internships, required by most of the schools at Hofstra, help bring students to a higher level when applying for jobs. They also give students an idea of what a career in their field will entail. Dress for Success is an event held by the PRSSA, Delta Phi Epsilon and Alpha Pi, that teaches Hofstra students how to succeed in an internship and make good impressions on employers and internship advisors.
At the event students will learn how to dress appropriately for a multitude of occasions. Attendees will learn how to dress for business environments, including business professional, business casual, cocktail and black-tie events.
“Students should always dress professionally for an internship unless they are told otherwise by a supervisor,” said Hilary Alexandre, Hofstra PRRSA’s vice president of external. One of the most important aspects of an internship interview is dressing professionally and appropriately.
Appropriate dress includes dressing in suitable color palettes for the office. More importantly, ask yourself, “If I met the CEO of this company would my outfit make me look bad?”
Here are some tips to help you make sure your dress is in check. First, check the weather to dress accordingly. Carry a Tide-to-Go stick and a small deodorant. Finally, always iron your clothes for the day.
There are some items you will always need to avoid in the office. Do not wear flip-flops regardless of how casual the office. Do not wear excessive perfume or cologne. And do not wear clothing with profane words or controversial sayings.
This event is held to give students a solid primer in dressing in the work place. After the event, you won’t question yourself when making clothing decisions for the rest of your internship.