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Dollars & $ense Job Search:

7 Common Sense Job Search Tips That Get Overlooked

If Your Job Search Has Stalled, It's Time to Get Back to Basics

5. Dress for the Part

I don’t fault young people for showing up at an interview or networking opportunity not dressed to sell. Many years ago, "Casual Fridays" were invented which led to casual every days. As a result, young people have grown up with parents who have been going to work in a form of business casual that sometimes doesn’t even meet that standard.

My advice is to check out the work site prior to any appointment if possible. Then dress just a little bit better than you need to. Make the impression. You can always dress "down" later.

 

  • Rick Gillis

    Rick Gillis is an author/speaker/radio and TV host—all with an emphasis on employment and job search. Rick says that job search is no longer about selection. It’s about preventing elimination! Read more...