Volunteer Expectations

General Information

  • Professional attire is required.
  • You will have a nametag; please wear it at all of your shifts.
  • You will report to the gym to check in for your scheduled shift.
  • The Students Relations Directors will check you into/out of shifts.

Expectations

You are expected to dress and conduct yourself professionally. Please address people as ma'am and sir, shake their hands and keep eye contact. Please wear your nametag whenever you are acting as a volunteer and keep in mind that you are representing Carnegie Mellon to these companies; we want them to leave with a good impression.

Dress Code - Professional Attire

Women

  • solid color, conservative suit jacket
  • matching slacks or knee-length skirt
  • coordinated blouse or button-down shirt
  • closed-toe shoes
  • limited jewelry
  • neat, professional hairstyle
  • tan or light hosiery
  • sparse make-up & perfume
  • manicured nails
  • portfolio or briefcase

Men

  • solid color, conservative suit jacket
  • matching slacks
  • coordinated long sleeve button-down shirt
  • conservative tie
  • dark socks, professional shoes
  • neat, professional hairstyle
  • go easy on the aftershave
  • neatly trimmed nails
  • portfolio or briefcase

Business Casual

  • khaki, corduroy or black pants
  • polos, button-down shirts, sweaters, collared shirts
  • solid colors