WORK IMMERSION/RESEARCH/CAREER ADVOCACY/CULMINATING

ACTIVITY (WRCC)

Lesson 2

Proper Posture and

Attire
 PROPER POSTURE

Posture refers to the position in which

someone holds their body when
standing. Psychologists proved that it
takes only 20 to 32 seconds to make a
good or poor first impression, despite an
interviewer's mental attempts to remain
neutral. is about far more than looking
confident and poised. Sitting or
standing in the right position makes
sure our bodies function properly.
Correct Standing Posture
 Correct Standing Posture

1. Imagine a string attached to the

top of your head, then the string
being pulled upwards.
2. Stand with your weight evenly
distributed between your heel and
the balls of your feet.
3. Your feet should be about
shoulder width, and pointing
slightly outward.
4. Avoid locking your knees.
 Correct Standing Posture

5. Tuck your tummy in and don’t

let your pelvis roll forward.
6. Relax your arms and let them
hang naturally down the sides of
your body.
7. Keep your shoulders back, and
don’t let them slump forward.
 Correct Standing Posture

8. Hold your head up straight with

your chin tucked in. Don’t tilt your
head either forward, backward or
sideways.
9. Look straight ahead.
10. If standing for a long period of
time, shift weight from one foot to
the other, or rock from heels to
toes.
Correct Sitting Posture
 Correct Sitting Posture

1. Sit in the chair and straighten your

back.
2. Pull your shoulders back slightly
and make sure your buttocks touch
the back of the chair
3. Make sure your feet touch the floor.
If they do not, rest them on a footrest.
4. Do not cross your legs or sit in other
positions that do not allow both feet
to touch the floor or a footrest.
 Correct Sitting Posture
5. Keep your knees at about the same
height as your hips.
6. Allow a small gap between the back
of your knees and the front of the seat
7. Avoid tensing your shoulders and rest
your arms on the arms of the chair or on
your desk so that they are parallel to the
floor.
8. Keep your body straight. Your torso
and neck should remain in line vertically,
your thighs should remain in a straight
horizontal line and your lower legs
should stay vertical
 PROPER BUSINESS ATTIRE

A proper business attire is a good

sign of professionalism in any type of
work. Dressing cleanly and
appropriately for the workplace
shows character.

In a workplace, revealing too much is

unacceptable, as modesty is key.
Accessories, which range from
jewelry to perfume to notebook or
briefcase, must also fit a business
formal environment and should be
worn or carried in good taste.
 PROPER BUSINESS ATTIRE
For Men:
1. A nice suit should be worn during the
interview even if the job will require
jeans or outdoor clothing.
2. For men who work indoors in an
office setting, a suit is preferred. Do
wear a black, navy or gray suit that fits
well.
3. Wear a long-sleeve shirt in white or a
light color, and have the shirt pressed.
The cuffs shouldn't be frayed or rolled
up.
4. Never wear a short-sleeve shirt with
a suit.
 PROPER BUSINESS ATTIRE

5. The pants and jacket should be

the same color and material.
6. Businessmen should wear
conservative or neat ties, not comic
strip, silly, or iconic ties. Same goes
with socks.
7. Do wear black or brown dress
shoes rather than tennis shoes.
8. A nice, appropriate, and
presentable hairstyle makes the
business attire a complete package.
 PROPER BUSINESS ATTIRE
For Women:
1. Pantsuits should be tailored and
creased, not flowing or too tight.
2. A dress suit should have a skirt that
goes no higher than 2 inches above the
knee
3. Miniskirts, even in a suit, are not
appropriate for business wear.
4. If suit wear is not required, wear dress
pants/slacks and skirts, never jeans.
5. Don't wear skirts that are too long or
billowy and Don't wear pants that are
too snug on the body.
 PROPER BUSINESS ATTIRE

6. Women's shoes should have

closed toes, not open toes.
7. Don't wear sandals or stiletto
heels. Heels should be
conservative; shoes with no heel
are acceptable.
8. Avoid wearing see-through
garments or sleeveless shirts.
9. A clean-looking (usually updo)
hairstyles makes the business
attire a complete package.