Possibly Blog #6 for #MAD405
Maybe not, depending on time constraints and inspiration.
After my blog on shopping you might be surprised to read that this one is on clothing.
I read an article which inspired me to write this blog on dressing for work (it’s a good idea) and decided to “strike while the iron is hot” ‘tho I prefer permanent press.
You may be thinking that wearing a suit to an interview is a good idea (it is).
Not only will you wow them with your razor wit and dazzle them with the depth and breadth of your education, you’ll show them that you fit their corporate image and that you can really rock Prada. Or Sears.
Or at least that your mother no longer dresses you.
People like to identify with others. Employers are more likely to hire their own so wearing the regimental tie or school ring can be an in.
Ergo, if they wear suits, you should wear a suit.
Yes, many studies have shown that “dressing up” for an interview is important.
"And pants. Wear pants to the job interview." -
Peter Harris
One story on Workopolis told of a company hiring the only graphic designer, who showed up for the interview, wearing a suit. Or pants for that matter.
So much for freedom of expression and creativity.
Dress to impress? You’re fooling yourself.
This article was about a study that said the way you dress has quite an influence on you.
One group of students was given a white lab coat to wear while completing a test. This group did better than a group who had been told that they were wearing a painter’s coat.
Sounds like how you feel you look is more important, performance wise, than how you actually do look.
I guess post grad I’ll be looking for a single use Giorgio Armani and some new power T-shirts.
Or maybe spray on clothing.
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Nice blog Dave. Good read.
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