A suitable look lands the job
Carlee Brown
Issue date: 4/29/09 Section: News
A woman may wear heels or flats as long as they are in good taste and closed toe, but there is something to be said for a woman who is comfortable in heels. She looks in control and in charge. A bright color almost always will ruin the effect and look cheap in a work situation.
"We had a woman come in that had fire red tips on her hair. They matched her shoes and her dress. She was very well color coordinated, but it was striking. The recruiter really had to think about what the hiring manager's reaction would be," Airola said.
Women have the advantage of dressing a little less stuffy, especially when it comes to shirt selection. A button down, collared shirt is always acceptable, but might appear a bit boring. Any shirt can be worn that has a high neckline and covers the midsection. It should have a sleeve as opposed to straps and should not cling to the body. Wearing such a shirt under a suit always looks the most professional, but when applying for some creative jobs, a stylish dress or a pairing of a top and bottom makes the interviewee look more appropriate for the field.
"We had a woman come in that had fire red tips on her hair. They matched her shoes and her dress. She was very well color coordinated, but it was striking. The recruiter really had to think about what the hiring manager's reaction would be," Airola said.
Women have the advantage of dressing a little less stuffy, especially when it comes to shirt selection. A button down, collared shirt is always acceptable, but might appear a bit boring. Any shirt can be worn that has a high neckline and covers the midsection. It should have a sleeve as opposed to straps and should not cling to the body. Wearing such a shirt under a suit always looks the most professional, but when applying for some creative jobs, a stylish dress or a pairing of a top and bottom makes the interviewee look more appropriate for the field.
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posted 5/13/09 @ 12:28 PM CST
Yes appearance is important, but as a business owner, I understand that it really goes deeper than that. Credentials, and personality are big when I am looking to add a new member to the team. (Continued…)
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