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Dress
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A job applicant's
dress and grooming can be important - and sometimes even critical -
factors in an employer's hiring decision. To many employers, first
impressions still count. And poor personal appearance and careless dress
at an interview are major factors leading to the rejection of applicants.
In fact, in one major survey: 95% of the employers interviewed said a jobseeker's personal appearance
affected the employer's opinion of that applicant's suitability for a job.
91% said they believed dress and grooming reflected the applicant's
attitude towards the company. 61% said dress and grooming had an effect
on subsequent promotions, as well.
Thus, whether you're preparing for job interviews or concerned about
advancement in your present job, it's worth a few minutes of your time now
to think about what your appearance tells an employer about you. If
you are unsure of how you should dress for your scheduled interview please
speak with your Pacific Coast Staffing recruiter for company details.
Here is a
grooming checklist to use before job interviews:
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Hair should be neatly combed or appropriately arranged.
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Be
clean-shaven or trimmed, or use fresh makeup.
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Teeth should
be brushed, breath fresh.
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Wear clean
clothing.
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Clothes should
be pressed and neat looking.
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Shoes should
be shined.
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Face, hands,
and fingernails should be clean.
Once the Job is Yours...
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Don't forget about your grooming once you've been hired.
- Despite an apparent trend towards more freedom of expression in dress
in today's society, many employers have kept dress codes.
- As soon as you've been hired, find out whether your employer has a
dress code. Some codes are written out, but others are "just
understood."
- Your dress and grooming also may affect the initial friendships you
form on your new job. Dress extremes may attract some people, but turn
others off.
- And while it appears that dress and grooming rarely are the major
factors involved when workers are fired, 1 out of 5 employers in one
survey said that both had at least some impact on firing decisions.
- All in all, dress and grooming are important to most employers,
whether they are looking at job applicants or current employees.
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