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Contact : Debra Lybyer, Career Development Services - 208/792-2313

Lewis-Clark State, Bon Marche, Dress Students
for Success

LEWISTON - Your first impression is formed in the firsts 60 seconds. Purple is the happening color for men, even in neckties. These days, skirts and pants are both acceptable but you should maintain the "suited" look. Never wear hosiery of a color darker than your shoes. Jewelry of the popular "multiple metals" type (both gold and silver) is much more versatile than pieces made only of either one.

These are a few of the useful details imparted in "Dressing for a Successful Interview", presented at Lewis-Clark State College on Tuesday. Designed to equip anyone with the know-how necessary to make a winning visual impression in an interview, this event, the third annual, was a collaboration of Lewis-Clark State's Career Development Services (CDS) and the Bon Marche.

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Representatives of the Lewiston department store showed a variety of clothing and accessories that could be mixed and matched to create outfits appropriate for the most formal business setting as well as "Corporate Casual Friday." Also, the store's Clinique Counter manager did a facial professional makeover on a volunteer student from the audience.

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CDS Director Debra Lybyer believes this event and the upcoming "Gaining a Competitive Edge in an Interview Meal" offer much-needed opportunity to LCSC students and community members. "It's critically important to present yourself well to prospective employers in these settings. These are learned skills. We're pleased to offer a variety of ways in which to learn them," Lybyer said.

The Interview Meal event will show attendees the proper manners to display in an interview meal. It happens on March 20. There is seating for 75 people, registration is required and there is a small charge to defray food costs. For more information and to register, call CDS at 208-792-2313.

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