5 Tips For Dress Sense In Business

On my Squidoo page I briefly mentioned dressing for the job you want in my 8 tips for success. They have 10,000 other things to get done in an 8-hr day. They exude power with their walk, talk, and dress sense. If you want to capture attention, you must exude an equal amount of power right from the moment a hiring manager sees you. Here are 5 tips for giving yourself a power lift.1. Dress For The Job You Want, Not The Job You HaveOne of my first interviews just before graduating university, I put on a Navy suit with a crisp, white shirt, a blue tie and black dress shoes. The first thing the interviewer said was, "Thank you for wearing a suit. I can't tell you how many people come in here wearing jeans."Really?!Always wear a suit. Let's face it, people are judgmental. One of my friends purchased a cheap pair of slacks and an Oxford shirt for a job interview. Dress like you respect yourself, and others will follow. And please, don't wear sneakers%u20262. AccessorizeWearing a tie clip and a nice watch will separate you from the rest of the best-dressed crowd. Look Professional, Not CoolDon't op for the "cool" look by mixing a red shirt with a Tabasco tie. This isn't high school anymore. The workplace is not a nightclub.4. Polish Your ShoesPolishing your shoes can make them look brand new. I'd be impressed if someone purchased a new pair of shoes just to meet with me for an interview. You want to use as little water as possible (otherwise you might damage the leather). Then, gently breeze over the top and sides of the shoe to take off any dirt or stains. Use the dry end of the cloth to polish until clean and shiny.5. Enjoy ItIf you're wearing a suit into an interview, chances are you'll have to wear one every day. Suits can be stuffy and expensive.