Tip of the Day Tuesday

Dress for Success!

Unless your job requires you to wear a uniform, choosing clothing for work can be difficult. What do you wear if you work in an industry where there really isn't a typical style of dress? Complicating the matter further are companies that allow more casual attire. How do you keep from crossing over the line from casual to sloppy? What about the job interview? Here are some pointers for dressing for any type of work situation:

• Your hair should be neatly styled.

• Your clothes should ALWAYS be neat and clean.
• Keep your shoes in good condition.
• Nails should be clean and neat and of reasonable length.
• Dress for the job you want. If you aspire to be a manager, dress like managers in your company do.

• For women: makeup should be subtle.

Rules for Casual Dress at Work

Although in theory most people love the idea of not having to wear a suit to work, they are often confused by the casual dress policies some employers have instituted over the last few years. Here are some simple rules:

• Casual doesn't mean sloppy. Your clothing should still be neat and clean.
• You can't go wrong with khakis and a sport shirt or a nice sweater.
• If you are going to a meeting or making a presentation, professional attire may be in order.

Dressing for a Job Interview

Heed this advice when you go on a job interview:

• Adhere to the employer's dress code: find out whether it's formal (suit and tie) or casual by asking around or by observing employees arriving for work.

• Cover up tattoos and remove body jewelry until you know whether they are acceptable at that particular workplace.

• Dress slightly better than you would if you were an employee.

By Dawn Rosenberg McKay, To view the original article CLICK HERE