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RESEARCH THE SPECIFIC DRESS CODE
To
fine-tune the process, find out what the
dress code is for the industry that you are
interested in. When you research the company
you will often get an idea of the dress code
for employees. Ask career counselors,
faculty, and professionals in your field of
interest if you are unsure. Fields such as
law, banking and accounting frequently have
a stricter set of guidelines than
advertising, retail and sales, which allow
more casual dress. Even though suggested
guidelines of professional dress may seem
more formal than you would have imagined,
consider what some career consultants
recommend:
The job seeker should dress for a position
two levels higher than the one for which
she/he is being interviewed. This may mean
dressing more formally for the interview
than you will once you are in the job.
The level of formality you project shows
that you understand the importance of the
situation and respect the person you are
meeting. When in doubt, making a
conservative clothing choice for your
interview is usually the safest.
Once you’ve been hired, it’s a good idea to
ask your boss or the human resources
department for a copy of the organization’s
dress code policy. Codes vary so don’t
assume you can wear the same clothes you
wore at your last job. Some companies allow
blue jeans, sleeveless tops and open-toe
sandals, but others don’t. Play it safe by
adhering to the organization policy.