About Us Site Index Contact Us Home  > Job Seeker Services  >  Dress For Success Dress For Success   Attire Select clothing appropriate for the occupation.  The goal is to look the part.  A good standard is to dress one step above what you would wear on the job Clothes should be clean and pressed Frayed cuffs, missing buttons, and scuffed shoes will make a bad impression Avoid faddish styles and loud colors Jewelry should be conservative and kept to a minimum Grooming Hair - Clean, trimmed and neatly combed/arranged Facial Hair (men only) - Freshly shaved; mustache or beard neatly trimmed Body - Freshly bathed/showered; use deodorant Teeth - Brushed and fresh breath Fingernails - Clean, smooth and well groomed Make-up (women only) - Use sparingly, look natural Perfumes/colognes - Use sparingly or not at all.  Your "fragrance" should not linger after you leave The clothes you wear affect your attitude and confidence levels.  People who take time to dress for success tend to feel good about themselves.     There are service centers that offer programs and resources geared toward your job seeking and claim needs.   Find a WIN Job Center   Resume Preparation Tutorial   Interview Tips   Dress for Success   Attend a Free Workshop   ACINET's Career Resource Library   Do you have any jobs?   How do I register?   How do I keep my application active?   Do I need to register in different offices to look for a job in different locations?   Can my employer fire me for no reason?   What if I have questions about discrimination, my wages or workers compensation?   All FAQs   Mississippi.gov   USDOL   Privacy & Security Disclaimer | Accessibility Policy | Internal Security The Mississippi Department of Employment Security is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.