essful Job Hunti Ability will show the Some employers prefer that womem wear a employer that they skirt as opposed to pants. Attire like this is h ave d one some sure to impress regardless of an employer's homework. personal preference. Regardless, women's attire, like men's, should be tailored and well pressed and avoid a lot of accessories. more stringent than in previous mss,"" said Linda Spans, president,, Crosswinds Consultants. Once a student has landed an interview, he or she can then impress the employer on a more personal level. One way to impress is to dress the part. - Good grooming in vety important, - said Sports. Clothes should be clean and pressed and for both men and women, attire should comply with industry standards. In most cases„ students should be dressed in traditional Nosiness attire. For men that means a suit and tie. For women the standard is usually a tai kited skirt and jacket, although some empkgels may accept pantsuits and dresses. The key is to be conservative. Wear dark 'corporate' attire, avoid excessive jewelry or visible body pierc- courtesy of Purdue University Appearance lugs and tattoos, and be sure to have clean and well-groomed fingernails. It is also important to remember that less is more when it comes to per fume and cologne. These 'ndes' apply even to candidates who may be seeking manufacturing positions or jobs with employers that have a less formal dress code. Shoes can also tell an employer a lot about the applicant. Employers recommend wearing pol ished, well-kept shoes because it tells the employes that the applicant is detail oriented. Men should also be dean shaven and have a short and neat haircut. Women should be careful of styles that are too 'wild` and opt for a more conseniative style for the inteniew. En addition to appearance. the candidate's atti tilde is the thud key to attainin2 Job. A candi date should he sure to arrive at the interview a few minutes early-this seems like a no-brainer but surprisingly employers report that people often show up late or end up being a no-show. - So even in the event that something unavoid able happens be swe to contact the employer as soon as possible to resched ule the interview_ Candidates should also bring extra copies of their resume and research the company before going to the inter view_ This will allow t,i licants to ask questions that Spotts said the most ommon and biggest mistakes candidates make during the interview are that "they don't show enthusi asm, they haven't done their homework on the position, and they forget to ask for a business card at the era - Employers are looking for candidates who are assertive and demonstrate good communication sills. 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Watch for a follow up story in the next issue, due out on February 16. that will explain how PSFI's Career Services can help students with the tips discussed in this article and the many other services they offer that can help make the transition into employ inent. OLMA. courtesy of Distinctive Documents
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