Good Looks
So remember that time you graduated college and then had to go out in the world and be a real person? Well if you don't... it happened. Hopefully you've been applying for jobs and coping with the fact that you are an adult now.
It's hard today, being in the digital age. Nothing is face to face anymore. Online dating for example, you find your match through a website and then eventually meet them in person. I'm not against this in any way, but it's just not for me. Applying for jobs, we're told to submit our resume's online and then hope for the best. It could be weeks until you get a response, sometimes even months. You need to be able to stand out amongst all of the other candidates that are applying for the same position as you and hopefully if you do get called in for a meeting, make an awesome impression.
- Look Professional! Employers want to make sure they are making a good investment in hiring you. Similarly to the getting ready regimen I mentioned in my 'going out post' you should do the same here.
- Shower
- Shave
- Comb your hair out of your face, don't be afraid of a little bit of product
- Deodorant and a teensy-tiny-itty-bitty dab of cologne
- Brush your teeth-mouthwash/floss
- FILE YOUR NAILS!
- Make sure it looks like you take care of your hands. I'm sure your girlfriend or one of your girl-friends can lend you an emery board. If you feel like you can swallow your pride, go get a manicure. Most guys feel too nervous to go get one, but the ladies at the nail salon have been doing this a long time and will make your nails look so good. You could probably just be a hand model. You might really enjoy your manicure and start going every week.
- Dress the part.
- Under no circumstances should you EVER go to an interview in jeans and a t-shirt, no matter what the position is. Even if you applied to be the assistant to the assistant, you dress like you are being interviewed to be the top dog. Save all of your pennies, go buy a good suit. There are plenty of shops that you can go to to purchase one. If shopping for a new suit is not in your budget, find an old suit or one of your dads old suits that may be a little to big on you and take it to a tailor. It will be much easier for the tailor to take in a slightly bigger suit than to let one out that is too small. You can look through magazines like GQ, Details, Esquire, Vogue Homme, Another Man or Vman to look at the fits of suits and see what you like.
- Shoes
- Your shoes speak volumes of the person you are. Okay, that sounds super dramatic. I mean more of how you take care of your shoes. If you buy a good pair of leather shoes, make sure you clean and polish them. If they are suede, go over them with a suede brush. Your shoes should last you a few years, and they have the chance to look brand new after every wear...that's if you take proper care of them. Kiwi literally has everything you will need to clean your shoes. Also peep Foster & Son, their shoes are amazing!
- Bag
- Say goodbye to your dirty Jansport backpack that you've had since freshman year of high school. Go buy yourself a sleek leather or canvas bag. You'll be able to quote Allen from the Hangover, "It's where I keep all my things. Get a lot of compliments on this. Plus it's not a purse, it's called a satchel. Indiana Jones wears one." I promise, you will be taken a lot more seriously if you have a clean looking bag.
Make a good first impression!
Wouldn't it be so cool to stick out as the well dressed, confident, smart guy?
Don't underestimate yourselves gentlemen, best of luck to anyone on their job search!
Wouldn't it be so cool to stick out as the well dressed, confident, smart guy?
Don't underestimate yourselves gentlemen, best of luck to anyone on their job search!
