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How to Dress For Success

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How to Dress for Success
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: An hour or longer
Here's How:
  1. Wear a solid color conservative suit with a coordinated shirt or blouse
  2. Wear moderate shoes
  3. Make sure your hair is well groomed and neat
  4. Don't overdo the perfume, makeup, cologne or after shave
  5. Limit your jewelry
  6. Make sure to try on your outfit BEFORE the day of the interview
Tips:
  1. Your clothes are your image, check the mirror and see what others see
  2. It is better to be overdressed than underdressed
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