The Business Society students, volunteer models and guests take a final pose. (Photo by Michael Briscone)
In today’s economy, companies are cutting back more than they are hiring, which is why it is more vital than ever to put your best foot forward if you land a job interview. On March 31, a fashion show, organized by DCCC’s Business
Society, offered a unique opportunity for students to check out some of the do’s and don’ts when it comes to job interviews and business dinners.
“The first fashion show at DCCC was done in 2003,” said Lynnsey Moyer, 21, a business administration major and
the coordinator of the show along with Katja Steciuk, 28, who is also a business administration major. “I loved that idea and wanted to do it again.”
The show offered fashion tips from head-to-toe including outfits, grooming, accessories and even shoes. “I wanted to do something that would help students in college to be professional,” Moyer said. “I wanted to do something fun that would involve and be run by DCCC students.”
The models in the show were students from the Business Society and other students who volunteered for the part. The runway photographers were also DCCC students.
The show gave guests a chance to see first hand what outfits are appropriate for certain situations such as first job interviews and everyday career wear.
Volunteer model Jasmine Kaur, 18, strikes a pose for the crowd. (Photo by Michael Briscone)
The clothing worn by the models were provided by Target, and the featured jewelry were provided by Lady Raine Designs, which is owned and run by Lorraine Blalock Chavies, a DCCC student.
“All of the models were excited to be able to work with Target,” said Yana Loboda, 21, a business major.
After the show had ended and the runway cleared, guests were asked to join the second part of the show, which was a cocktail party.
At the party, guests were offered hors d’oeuvres made by Professor Steven Campbell’s catering class, and tips on how to act in a professional environment outside of the workplace by special guest Frank Agovino, director of the small business center at DCCC. Agovino offered tips that ranged from never talking with your mouth full to what not to talk about with co-workers, such as politics and religion.
The fashion show is only one of many events organized by the Business Society, which was established nine years ago by associate professor of business and computer information, Linda Durkin. The club is currently under the advisement of assistant professor of business Susan Stranix and associate professor of business Michael Johnson. In order to be a part of the Business Society you do not have to be a business major, however, students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
“It was very inspiring to be featured in this show,” said Dawn Ananda Hulton, 31, a business major who took part in the show. “It was amazing to watch all the students pull this together so well.”
