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Dress For the Job You Want Not For the Job You Have
Most everyone knows how to dress appropriately for a job interview, but what about preparation for a job promotion?
As one article points out, dressing for success doesn't only refer to landing a job, but getting that promotion you want as well.
A good rule of thumb for moving up the ladder is to dress as your immediate supervisor would. If you work in a casual office, stick to the strictest business casual guidelines for dress. The more professional you look, the more your superiors will view you as someone ready for a higher position.
You might want to work towards building a wardrobe with a few key pieces:
- For women - black, navy blue, or dark brown skirts no shorter than to your knee
- For men or women - black, navy blue, khaki or dark brown slacks that are neat and pressed
- Dress shirts with a collar
- Both men and women should have at least two nice suits, or even more if you are not working in a business casual environment
- Stay way from faded pants and bare-shouldered tops
- Nice dress shoes that are not scuffed are also advisable
Take a few cues from the executives and managers around the office and pay attention to what they wear to the office. Once you start dressing like an executive, you might find yourself working as one too.
Posted by Brent Short on April 8, 2008 at 4:42 PM
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Great Post. Simple idea. I have interview several dozen people and the one question in the back of my mind is always would this person fit?
Posted by Best new career change on April 8, 2008 7:02 PM