How to Dress for Success

1. When interviewing with a potential employer, it's important to look your best (a suit is preferred). If you dress professionally, then your potential employer should not have to address this with you, or concern themselves with it while making a final decision on the position.

2. Ladies, be cautious of neck lines, length of skirts, sleeveless shirts, and sling back, backless, or sandal type shoes. Gentlemen, make sure to wear a tie and also make sure that your shoes are polished and clean.

3. Do not wear excessive jewelry, perfume/cologne, or accessories. These things can create a diversion from you - the candidate.

4. It is always better to be overdressed rather than underdressed when starting a new assignment. This increases your level of professionalism. Then, look around to see how the rest of the department and company is dressed for a guideline.

5. Neatness counts - it shows that you have pride in yourself and that you are taking the position very seriously.

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