What to wear (for your body type and an interview)
Donatella De Gaetano
Agenzija Sapport, Malta
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B.A. Sociology and Psychology at the University of Malta B.Psy Conversion Course in Psychology at the University of Malta Masters in Health Medicine and Society at the University of Malta
Hybrid
Leisure time, Key Competences, General Education, Other
Main Session, Filler Activity, Targeted Activity
In this session, the students will learn what to wear according to their body type and how to dress up for an interview. In addition, they will learn what to wear for different jobs and the difference between formal and informal wear. They will also get knowledge of the do’s and don’t re clothing for their body type and an interview.
  • Know what to wear according to my body shape
  • Know what to wear for an interview
  • Know what to wear for different jobs
https://gabriellearruda.com/how-to-dress-better-female-body-shape/
https://www.stitchfix.com/women/blog/
fashion-tips/find-fit-for-your-body-type/
https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/5-dress-code-tips-for-interview-success
https://www.workpac.com/what-to-wear-job-interview
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/what-colors-to-w
ear-to-an- interview
Hybrid
Young adults (16-30 years)
Adults (31-59 years)

As an introduction the educator will share on the screen the power point Dressing for your body type. The educator will explain each slide and a practice can be done using the measuring tape. The students can also measure themselves so they have a better idea. Those online can also do the activity. The last slide includes a video to explain to the students what to wear according to their body type found on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CayIZZ_JE5I . For students who need more assistance the measuring flashcards can be used and shared on screen if needed. 
Beginning of the session

Following that the educator will share on the screen the power point What to wear for an interview  and the educator need to explain to the students . The educator can also ask questions to the students such as : Can you wear a short skirt for an interview ? so that the educator can test their knowledge and what information was learnt. Following that a video on what to wear and what not to wear can be shown to the students on the shared screen : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXCdVn7L-9Y . The educator needs to stop and play the video to explain further.
·        Figure out what to wear : (this can be shared on screen and ask one student and then they can try the quiz 1 by 1 by the guidance of the educator ) https://wordwall.net/resource/16798775/supported-internships/step-6-figure-out-what-to-wear Take your style quiz : ( this can be shared on the screen and ask one student and then try the quiz again ) https://www.stitchfix.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=nbsearch|google|gn|all|fix|pros-kw|web|uk|null|bmm-bodytype&utm_medium=cpc&utm_adgroup=78102204162&utm_content=597185740748&utm_term=%2Bclothes%20%2Bto%20
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The educator will have different clothes to show the students and the educator will ask the students if they are ideal for an interview or not. This can be a group activity or a 1:1 activity. 

What to wear for an interview

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Activity
Age group(s)
Educators

Enthusiasm • Patience • I am able to explain the resources well • Able to put that into practice • I am know how to explain further if help is needed from students • Communication must be well executed and collaborative with students. • Able to use the resources effectively.

Learners

Patience • Enthusiasm • Able to follow instructions • Able to work within a group • Able to cooperate
Skills & Competences
Learning Outcomes
Hybrid method
Description (Methodology)
Useful Tips, Resources & Links
• Seasons power point • What should I wear Power point ? • Sorting clothes worksheets • Summer and winter clothes • Flip chart • Suit • Luggage
Tools Needed
Hybrid
2-5
Number of participants
Autism-friendly
Accessible for mobility impaired persons
Accessible for speech impaired persons
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