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.

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.

Types of Shirts

It may be hard to visualize that there are so many different components to a shirt, but it is important to know how these all work together. It is like wearing a uniform. Everything has regulations and specifications.

Buy the Right Clothes for your Situation

When beginning your post-military transition job search, it is important to budget what you have to spend on your wardrobe for your new career field.

Curb Your Colors

Stick with traditional colors when picking out your interview wardrobe.

Civilian ‘Uniform’

First impressions don’t stop at the interview. Define your identity at your new job with how you dress.

Tether Your Tats

When you are dressing for a particular dress code, whether it is business, business casual or casual, you need to consider what accessories are appropriate for that code.

Looking the Part

Finally you have been asked to come in for an interview. This is a major step in securing your dream job. You’ve done your research and know what the organization expects of you. You found out what the dress code is for the interview. Now what?

Build-to-Suit

Getting the perfect fit to your workplace wardrobe will likely require a trip to your friendly neighborhood tailor.

Looking the Part for the Interview

Finally you have been asked to come in for an interview. This is a major step in securing your dream job. You’ve done your research and know what the organization expects of you. You found out what the dress code is for the interview. Now what?