Resource Center For Students

Dress for Success

• When you look your best, you feel your best.
• Take pride in yourself -- looking neat and well-dressed shows you care about yourself and others.

Address People by Name

• If name tags are provided, use them.
• Traditionally, name tags are worn on the upper right corner of your shirt, this way when you shake hands a person can easily view your name.

Shake Hands Like a Pro

• When meeting people for the first time, it is often customary to shake hands.
  
• When shaking hands:
  
  • Look the person in the eye.
  • Engage right hands.
  • Pump two or three times.

Practice Positive Body Language

• Sometimes things you don't say speak louder than words.
• Be conscious of how you are sitting or standing.
  • Slouching implies you are uninterested.
  • Standing or sitting up straight shows respect.
• Practice good nonverbal communication skills, such as
  • Eye contact.
  • Nodding and showing interest as others speak.
  • Not interrupting -- if you have a question about something, jot it down and ask it when the person speaking is done.

Project a Positive Attitude

• Be open to new ideas and viewpoints.
• People like to be around others who have a hopeful view of things.

Be Proactive!

• This means taking initiative by asking questions and playing an active role in discussions.
• Use your questions to find out as much as your can about the professions you are interested in.

Be Prepared

• During Career Events you will have opportunities to ask professionals questions about their jobs and how they got started. Take time to write down some questions before attending the event.
• If you're looking for ideas of what to ask, click the link below to see sample questions from other students.