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WHAT TO WEAR GETTING READY STUDENT WORKSHEET - WHAT TO WEAR KEY MESSAGES When you go for an interview and start work experience it is important to make sure you give a good first impression How you dress can tell the employer a lot about who you are and if you are responsible, organised and respectful of others You will need to dress appropriately to suit your work place ACTIVITY 1: CHOOSING THE RIGHT CLOTHES FOR THE WORKPLACE ACTIVITY SYMBOL 1. What is the industry area you are going to work in? Example: Agriculture, retail, warehousing or food services. 2. What are you going to wear to work experience or to your interview? Important Questions How to prepare and why? Clothes Will I be working indoors or outdoors? Indoors: Choose comfortable clothes that you can work in all day Outdoors: Sunscreen and a sun hat or a long sleeve top will protect you from the weather 1 Getting Ready \ What To Wear
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STUDENT WORKSHEET - WHAT TO WEAR KEY MESSAGES When you go for an interview and start work experience it is important to make sure you give a
good first impression How you dress can tell the employer a lot about who you are and if you are responsible,
organised and respectful of others You will need to dress appropriately to suit your work place
ACTIVITY 1: CHOOSING THE RIGHT CLOTHES FOR THE WORKPLACE ACTIVITY SYMBOL
1. What is the industry area you are going to work in? Example: Agriculture, retail, warehousing or food services.
2. What are you going to wear to work experience or to your interview?
Important Questions
How to prepare and why?
Clothes
Will I be working indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: Choose comfortable clothes that you can work in all day
Outdoors: Sunscreen and a sun hat or a long sleeve top will protect you from the weather
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Important Questions
How to prepare and why?
Clothes
Does the workplace have safety hazards?
Wear clothing that suits your workplace. Remember follow instructions provided by the employer and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is supplied for use in the workplace. PPE may include:BootsEar plugsGlovesSafety glassesHard hatsHigh visibility clothing
How do I protect my hair?
Tie hair back to keep it out of your eyes, to stop it from catching on anything dangerous or falling into food. In some industries you may need to wear a hair net or cap.
How do I protect my feet?
Work boots can protect your feet from falling hazards and spills.
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Important Questions
How to prepare and why?
Clothes
What should I wear to an interview?
Work experience students can wear:Shirt or blouseClean and tidy black pantsSkirt that is at or below knee heightDress that is at or below knee height
What should I wear in hot / cold environment?
You can wear different clothes depending on the environment. For example:Cold workplaces may require an all-weather jacket with a hood, long pants and closed shoes to protect you from the cold. Hot workplaces may require short sleeve shirts or tops with a cardigan or jumper that you can remove if you become too hot.
How do I cover my arms or legs?
Long sleeves and pants can protect you from the sun and from the hazards in some workplaces
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Important Questions
How to prepare and why?
Clothes
What do I wear for a physical job?
Wear clothes that are not too tight and allow you to move freely. Wear comfortable flat shoes
How do I protect myself from noise?
Use earplugs, ear muffs or headsets provided by the employer while working in a noisy environment
How do I protect my hands?
Wear gloves provided by the employer when moving, lifting or handling rough objects. Nails should be clean and manicured.
How do I protect my eyes
Wear safety glasses / goggles or face shields or helmets to protect your eyes.
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Your appearance1. Dress nicely. This means wear clean clothes appropriate to the workplace. 2. Be clean. Have a bath or shower and wash your hair before you leave home. Use a deodorant
but not too much perfume.3. Make sure your hair is neat and tidy. If your hair is long, make sure you comb it and tie it
back. 4. Nail care is important. Check that your nails are clean and manicured.5. Clean clothes need to be worn every day. Make sure you have clean ironed clothes ready
the night befor6. Make sure the right footwear is worn. Shoes must be sensible and clean, no high heels,
sandals or thongs. Check what footwear you need for the job you will be doing. You will need closed shoes, with non-slip soles for most workplaces.
7. Clean your teeth twice a day- Before you leave for work and before you go to bed. This will make sure that your breath is fresh and your teeth are clean.
Here are some things you can include in your backpack that you take with you on work experience: 1. Paper work that needs to be shown or signed2. A mobile phone to arrange transport or use in case of an emergency 3. If you use any communication equipment you must bring this with you4. A wallet to keep your money5. A lunchbox and water bottle
What else could you include in your workplace backpack?
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