What shouldn't you do when interviewing? More than you might think! Review these top (and frequently made) interview blunders candidates for employment make, so they don't happen to you.
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- Teen Appropriate (and Inappropriate) Interview Attire
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When interviewing for a summer job at your local theme park or as a lifeguard, for example, dress accordingly in neat and casual attire. If you aren’t sure what to wear, visit the organization and watch employees coming in and out of the office to see what they are wearing.
My Comment:
This only works to a point: Oftentime, after a person is hired, the dress code isn’t enforced so many workers dress down to the point that a prospective job seeker might think that what they see an employee wear on the job is appropriate for that job or the interview. I always say to err on the side of the conservative dresser, and to always come to job interview looking neat and clean, regardless of what the employees look like. I can’t tell you how many times employers have commented to me and my staff on how well dressed our job applicants were when they went to the interview. This will always show employers that you are indeed serious about getting (and keeping the job), and that you are willing to go the extra mile to look the professional at all times.