We may not think about the impressions we make with our appearance very often. Most people are pretty set in the way they dress, the way they wear their hair, and their taste in fashion. But during a job search, you meet new people more often and are reguarly creating a first impressions. Are your looks holding you back? Now may be a good time to take a deeper look. Read More
Is Your Appearance Hurting Your Job Search?
Are your looks stopping you from getting hired? A recent AARP report noted older job seekers resorting to orthodontics, plastic surgery and more, in hopes that looking better will get them hired. As we reported in “Do Looks Matter?”, appearance is rated the third most important factor in hire decisions following qualifications and confidence. That means confidently bringing out your qualifications should take you further than Botox. But clearly, appearance is a factor. Read More