If you have a scheduled interview or an appointment with somebody that might assist you with landing a job, always dress like a million bucks. It doesn’t make a difference if it is casual Friday at the office. Wear your Sunday best…you will surely make a better first impression.
Last month I interviewed a candidate who put on so much perfume that I thought that she was interviewing to be a room deodorizer! It was ridiculous and practically made me nauseous. Even had I liked the perfume (which I did not), the smell was so strong that I could hardly concentrate on the interview….
When you follow up with somebody after a meeting or interview, NEVER use email to thank the person. You will be sorry. In addition to containing embarrassing misspellings and poor grammar, the recipient could easily misinterpret what you wrote. Take the time to write a hand-written thank you note on professional stationary. Very few people…