Choosing Your Style

When you start interviewing, research the company’s dress code. Is it business, business casual or casual dress? It may be all three, but when you interview, opt for over-dressed rather than under-dressed.

Make Sure your Clothes Fit!

The first thing to consider is how clothing “off the rack” fits you. If you have found that you can walk into most clothing stores and find things that fit your proportions and style, then you do not necessarily need to purchase custom clothing.

How Stylish Should Your Wardrobe Be?

Five to ten years ago it would have been easy to advise someone how to dress for the workplace. But now the fashion industry has gone crazy with its designs.

Clothing Care

What does it really mean when a clothing tag says “wash and wear” or “dry clean”? First and foremost the clothing manufacturer wants you to be happy with your purchase and one way for them to accomplish this is to give you help in caring for the clothing.

Wear the Right Color

The human eye can detect more than 6 million colors. Did you ever stop to think about those colors and how they affect you and those around you? Did you realize that you could influence others by the colors you choose to wear?

Quality Clothing at Discount Prices

Shopping for a new private sector wardrobe can be a budget buster unless you take advantage of retailers which specialize in quality clothing at discount prices.

Shopping at Outlet Stores

When outlet stores first appeared, they were situated near their manufacturing plant. That is how the name came to be. It was an outlet for the manufacturer to sell its goods.

Protect Your Clothing

If you are building a wardrobe for a post-military career or if you are investing a substantial amount of money to update your current outfits, it is essential to know how to take care of your business attire.

Don’t Sabotage Your Image

At the time of your interview, you do not want to leave anything to chance. You must make sure you have covered all the bases in presenting yourself. You may lose the opportunity to make a good impression if you look inept.

Informational Interviews

During the course of a job search, you may have the opportunity to participate in an information interview. Information interviews provide the opportunity to get inside information about a particular company or career field without the stress of rejection at the conclusion.

Grooming Habits

As the old cliché goes, “you only have one chance to make a first impression.” With that in mind, personal grooming is critical in nailing down that civilian job interview, and ultimately, upward mobility in the workplace. Let’s take a look at some of the grooming habits you need to handle to make a favorable firtst impression on your new employer.

First Impressions are Important

New York University surveyed 152 companies and asked them the question “What are some of the reasons you do not hire people?” They came up with 48 reasons. The No. 1 reason why people are not hired is because of how they present themselves at the interview.