- Call the receptionist or secretary at the prospective employer's office for tips on what employees there wear.
- Consider the job's location. If it's a library in a strip mall, you can wear a sweater and slacks. At a corporate office, wear a conservative business suit. A pantsuit with a sweater or blouse is appropriate for an informal office.
- Choose between closed-toe shoes, pumps and loafers. If you are wearing a skirt, nylons are a must.
- Avoid miniskirts, tight sweaters, sloppy overalls and sandals with straps.
- Check your outfit for holes, tears, stains, scuffs or wrinkles.
- Tone down the use of makeup, hair spray, perfume and jewelry. One nose ring is one too many and may cost you the job of your dreams.
- Inspect your hair, nails, hems and the shine on your shoes.
- Wear a silk scarf and carry a nice briefcase or portfolio. Leave the oversized, disorganized handbag at home.
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- You have one chance to make a first impression; it's better to dress too formally than to dress too casually.
- Trendy is fine, as long as you keep your style subtle. Clothes make a strong statement about you. What do you want to say?
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