First impressions are important; you cannot relive the first
time you meet a person. When you introduce yourself to a stranger, they have no
idea who you are; they rely on what they see to give them clues about you. Your
qualifications, your educational background, or any other skills you have to offer
are unknown. What is known, however; is how well you put yourself together. The
impression you create upon entering a room for the first time is crucial.
It does not take very long to make a judgment about someone
based on appearance alone. If you send the message that you do not care about
the way you present yourself, you may also be sending the message that you are
lazy, disorganized, careless, or do not put a lot of effort in other aspects of
your life, including your career.
Be aware of the dress code of the company or organization
you will be interacting with and dress the part. Whatever the dress code is,
the following rules always apply:
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Keep makeup minimal and day time appropriate; do not wear too much.
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Make sure hair and facial hair is properly
groomed; do not keep an unkempt appearance.
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Create a tidy appearance by keeping clothing
clean and wrinkle free; do not wear clothes that are stained.
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Avoid wearing denim (unless deemed appropriate
for a “casual Friday”).
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Do not show too much skin.
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Wear minimal accessories; avoid wearing too much jewelry.
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The way you dress for work should always reflect integrity,
professionalism, and success.
