90. Dressing for an Interview: Do You Look the Part?
After arriving at work one morning, a young woman was surprised to find out that her interview for a new position inside her company had been scheduled for that afternoon. She panicked at first, as she wasn’t dressed for an interview. But after some quick thinking, she took an early lunch and went to the nearby mall to buy a suit and a pair of shoes. She left the store wearing her new outfit, and then she felt ready for the interview.
A client shared the above story with me, and her resourcefulness made my day! What you wear to an interview does matter. It is part of the first impression you make on others. My niece (who is always well dressed) interviewed for a job and received this feedback ...
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