Career Apparel: Dress for Success
Josh Stone
Ever wondered why you didn't land your dream job? You rehearsed
for your interview, researched the company, and appeared to be a
qualified applicant at the interview. Perhaps, it was your
apparel choice that made that man behind the desk turn up
his nose.
Even if it is just a restaurant or thrift store in which you are
applying for, showing up in casual street clothes is always a
no-no. Selecting the appropriate and classy
apparel could make or break your chances of getting the job.
The first thing you should do is analyze the atmosphere of the
company that you're applying to. Is it a laid-back atmosphere?
Are there a lot of cleaning duties or stocking tasks involved?
Or, is it a high-class establishment where employees are
consistently dressed in Sunday best
r apparel? Do some investigating by popping in one day to
observe what other employees are wearing. Talk to former
employees about the expectations of the business's supervisor.
If you are applying for a position with a big-league business
(such as a bank, high-class retail store, investment company,
etc.), wear nothing short than high-class polished career
apparel. Even if you are in your 20s, dressing as if you are 10
years older will give you a mature and professional air.
For women's
r apparel, you might choose to wear a white button-down
blouse, a long black skirt or
pants, panty hose and black flat shoes. This may be a far
cry from your usual
ng, but remember, you are trying to present your best
professional image--not your personal tastes.
If you wear contacts, put your glasses on. Your hair should be
tied back in a bun or tightly-secured pony tail. Make-up should
be minimal, wearing no bright eye shadow or lipstick. Career
apparel is all about looking smart and sophisticated, and being
able to pull it off.
For men, depending on the company's reputation, a nice knit
sweater with a collared shirt underneath might suffice for
career apparel for the interview. If not, stick to the
traditional pin-striped button-down shirt with a solid tie and
khaki or black dress pants. No tennis shoes! Try loafers or
polished dress shoes.
If you are interviewing for a more relaxed establishment (like a
pet store, newspaper delivery or fast-food restaurant) or for a
physical labor job, dressing in black
apparel may be a bit over the top. Instead opt for
comfortable career apparel- within reason. Wearing blue jeans is
an interview taboo. Go for casual tan corduroy or cotton pants
and a long-sleeved knit top. Keep it simple, but make sure you
appear clean-cut, well put together and polished. For women, add
a pair of small gold earrings. For men, flourish with a nice
wrist watch.
While career apparel is important in impressing your prospective
boss, be sure to adlib extras that will make your face
memorable: smile a lot, speak clearly and concisely, be
knowledgeable about the expected work duties, and above all, be
courteous and polite.
About the author:
Freelance writer for over eleven years.
Career Apparel
Uniforms
Uniform Scrubs
Ever wondered why you didn't land your dream job? You rehearsed
for your interview, researched the company, and appeared to be a
qualified applicant at the interview. Perhaps, it was your
apparel choice that made that man behind the desk turn up
his nose.
Even if it is just a restaurant or thrift store in which you are
applying for, showing up in casual street clothes is always a
no-no. Selecting the appropriate and classy
apparel could make or break your chances of getting the job.
The first thing you should do is analyze the atmosphere of the
company that you're applying to. Is it a laid-back atmosphere?
Are there a lot of cleaning duties or stocking tasks involved?
Or, is it a high-class establishment where employees are
consistently dressed in Sunday best
r apparel? Do some investigating by popping in one day to
observe what other employees are wearing. Talk to former
employees about the expectations of the business's supervisor.
If you are applying for a position with a big-league business
(such as a bank, high-class retail store, investment company,
etc.), wear nothing short than high-class polished career
apparel. Even if you are in your 20s, dressing as if you are 10
years older will give you a mature and professional air.
For women's
r apparel, you might choose to wear a white button-down
blouse, a long black skirt or
pants, panty hose and black flat shoes. This may be a far
cry from your usual
ng, but remember, you are trying to present your best
professional image--not your personal tastes.
If you wear contacts, put your glasses on. Your hair should be
tied back in a bun or tightly-secured pony tail. Make-up should
be minimal, wearing no bright eye shadow or lipstick. Career
apparel is all about looking smart and sophisticated, and being
able to pull it off.
For men, depending on the company's reputation, a nice knit
sweater with a collared shirt underneath might suffice for
career apparel for the interview. If not, stick to the
traditional pin-striped button-down shirt with a solid tie and
khaki or black dress pants. No tennis shoes! Try loafers or
polished dress shoes.
If you are interviewing for a more relaxed establishment (like a
pet store, newspaper delivery or fast-food restaurant) or for a
physical labor job, dressing in black
apparel may be a bit over the top. Instead opt for
comfortable career apparel- within reason. Wearing blue jeans is
an interview taboo. Go for casual tan corduroy or cotton pants
and a long-sleeved knit top. Keep it simple, but make sure you
appear clean-cut, well put together and polished. For women, add
a pair of small gold earrings. For men, flourish with a nice
wrist watch.
While career apparel is important in impressing your prospective
boss, be sure to adlib extras that will make your face
memorable: smile a lot, speak clearly and concisely, be
knowledgeable about the expected work duties, and above all, be
courteous and polite.
About the author:
Freelance writer for over eleven years.
Career Apparel
Uniforms
Uniform Scrubs
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