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A proffesional dress code is the way to succeed.Missing ID?
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Handbook
Participants can view the handbook and look up pertinent information here.

Dress Code
The Way to Work requires all participants to dress appropriately onsite. There is a mandatory dress code of black bottoms and white tops to wear during classroom training.

The following are examples of combinations we deem suitable to wear at the workplace:
 

  • Women: A reasonable length skirt (not mini-skirt) or full-length pants of a non-jeans material combined with a sleeved top (such as a dress shirt, polo, or sweater set) is considered acceptable. An informal dress with sleeves and appropriate skirt length is also acceptable.
  • Men: A combination of collared shirt (such as a dress shirt or polo shirt), cotton pants (such as khakis) with a belt, and shoes (such as loafers) with socks is generally acceptable. Although a tie is not required, business casual dress should be able to accommodate a tie if needed.
  • Always unacceptable for either gender: sleeveless shirts (such as tank tops or tube tops), gym clothes, rumpled or ripped clothing, (micro) miniskirts, underwear as outerwear, bizarre hair color or styles, inappropriately revealing attire such as bare midriffs, see-through or tight clothing of any sort, and flip-flops. Many corporations also frown upon open-toed shoes and shorts of any kind.

Resume and Interviewing Tips

Resume

  1. Your resume should be formatted neatly so it is easy to read. It should have no spelling or punctuation errors. Have someone check over your resume before sending it out.
  2. The “Education Section” should highlight the most important information.  This section includes: your highest level of education and GED information or graduation date. If you attended college, this section would also give information about your major, degree, and any relevant course work.
  3. The “Experience Section” should include current or previous places of employment, location, titles, and start and ending dates for each position. Several bullet points describing your job duties should also be included.
  4. If you wish, you can include a section that describes any extracurricular activities, leadership positions or awards you have won.
  5. “References” should be available upon request. However, be prepared with a sheet of paper that lists references’ names, phone numbers and email addresses (if applicable) that you can leave with the interviewer.

Interviewing

  • Dress for success—make sure you have your clothes cleaned and ironed beforehand, don’t wait until the last minute. Wear a suit unless otherwise specified.
  • Be on time, or even better, be early. If you are concerned about getting lost, do a practice run the day before so you can find the location without a problem.
  • Bring several copies of your resume, printed on high-quality resume paper. Also bring any portfolio materials or examples of your work.
  • Research the company you are interviewing with so you are knowledgeable about what they do.
  • Ask questions about the position and the company.
  • Take a business card of your interviewer and send a thank-you note afterwards.