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Look your best when
dressing for success

FOR MANY, finding a new
job heads the list of New
Year’s resolutions.

If you're wondering what to
wear to your upcoming interview,
consider these surprising statis-
tics:

@ 90% of the time, first impres-
sions are formed within 20 to 40
seconds,

@ 55% of that impression is based
on clothing and grooming:

@ 38% is based on body language
and facial expressions, and

@ only 7% is based on what you
say.

So what you wear and how you
present yourself could mean the
difference between landing the joh
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“job search" mode.

These dos and don'ts should
help you to pull together your
“interview look.”

DOs

Research the firm thoroughly,
“Every firm has its own unique
corporate culture. The importance
of selecting the appropriate hair-
style. make-up and outfit cannot
be overstated,” stresses Susan
Allen, consultant to a number of
Canada's largest retailers.
@ Take advantage of expert
advice. Many fashion retailers
now offer complementary
wardrobing consultations.
@ Buy the best quality you can
afford. Quality affects how
clothes look, move and fit. Key
considerations are the quality of
the fabric, the finish of the gar-
ment (seams, hems and button-
holes) and detailing, like buttons
and trims. Employers may not be
able to tell how much your outfit
cost. but you can be sure they'll
recognize poor quality in an
instant.
@ Dress on the side of conser-
vatism. Unless you're applying
for a position that requires you to
be avant-garde or a fashion leader,
opt for the more traditionally
accepted “suit-look.”

Skirted Jooks have always been

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UNLESS YOU'RE applying for a position that requires you to be a
fashion leader, dress on the side of conservatism. Suit looks like
this one from Braemar are safe bets. Menswear-inspired
pantsuits are also generally accepted in most corporate environ-
ments. Above all, buy clothes that fit well and look professional.

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