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So you obtained a new job where the dress code is "business casual." What does that mean? Before you show up to work dressed inappropriately here are a few tips:

Shoes: If you can wear a pair of shoes in the shower, you should leave them at home.

• For women, dressy sandals are now often acceptable in work places but check with your employer first. Some employers require closed toe shoes due to health or safety issues. If you do show off you toes, make sure they are clean and well manicured.
• For men, a shoeshine and a smile go a long way to make a good impression. Worn heels and scuffed toes spell sloppy.

Pants: Spandex, cutoffs, cargo pants and workout attire are no go.

• Khaki or dress pants are always good choices. Many companies have moved to jean Fridays, some allow jeans every day and some never allow jeans. If they are allowed, make sure they are clean and neat. Torn, dirty and very low rise jeans are not appropriate for the work place.

Shirts/tops: Unless you are working in the Mohave Desert, saveyour coworkers the embarrassment of seeing you in strapless, halter top or spaghetti strap tops.

• For both men and women, t-shirts with graphic designs are often seen as too casual.  If you are able to wear a t-shirt to work, stick to plain loose fitting shirts. Blouses, tunics, polo shirts and button down shirts are all great business casual choices.

JVS has a variety of services to assist job seekers including job search support groups, LinkedIn workshops and job search seminars.  

Visit  www.jvsdet.org 

or call 248-559-5000  

to learn about all of the JVS services  

for job seekers

To register, contact 248.233.4245 or wtarrow@jvsdet.org.

Social Networking Seminar Series

Learn how to present yourself online

and connect with key people.

JVS

Rose & Sidney Diem Building

29699 Southfield Road

Southfield, MI 48076 

LinkedIn 101: Getting Started

Tuesday, April 3, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 102: Getting Connected

Wednesday, April 4, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 103: Building Your Brand

Thursday, April 5, 10 - 11:30am  

Get A Job Seminar Series

Learn how to conduct a successful job search.

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, April 24, 9am - Noon  

Build an attention grabbing, targeted and attractive resume. Incorporate powerful keywords and phrases by capturing job market related and meaningful skills and achievements from a review of personal education and experience and employers. Create additional job search materials including cover and thank you letters, business cards and portfolios.

Job Search Strategies Workshop

Wednesday, April 25, 9am - Noon

Learn where to find job leads using the Internet and other resources. Discover how to work leads effectively to get interviews. Find new ways to uncover unadvertised job openings. Develop your job search support team.

Networking Basics Workshop

Thursday, April 26, 9am - Noon

Avoid the top ten networking mistakes job seekers make. Use your existing contacts to build your network and increase referrals. Forge connections to make better job offers happen faster.

Interviewing Workshop

Friday, April 27, 9am - Noon  

Become prepared to win your interviews. Learn about the power of research, how to direct the interviewing process, salary negotiation and tips to getting the job offer.