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Yes,
think of how you dress!
- Ø First impressions are crucial. You never get
a second chance to make a first impression.
- Ø Dress conservatively. Don’t overdress or under dress. Call the company & ask or visit the company to observe what employees are wearing. Caution: Be sure you aren’t there on a casual day!
- Ø Wear clean & tied shoes.
- Ø Clean & trimmed fingernails.
- Ø Minimal
cologne or perfume.
- Ø No visible body piercing beyond conservative
ear piercing for women.
- Ø Well brushed teeth & fresh breath.
- Ø No gum, candy or other objects in your mouth.
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Ø Minimal
jewelry.
- Ø Take a bath & use deodorant for NO body odor.
- Ø Hair should be clean & combed.
No wild hairdos or colors.
- Ø Remember – what is fashionable may not always be business-like.
You
are marketing a product – yourself – to a potential employer.
Will dressing properly get you the job? Of course not, but it will give you
a competitive edge & a positive first impression.
