How to Dress for a Job Interview

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1. RESEARCH THE COMPANY DRESS CODE

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2. CLASSIC BUSINESS ATTIRE

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3. BUSINESS CASUAL ENSEMBLES

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4. INDUSTRY specific ATTIRE

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5. Accessories & grooming

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6. COLORS & PATTERNS

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7. AVOIDING OVERLY CASUAL ATTIRE

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8. FOOTWEAR & accessories

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9. PROPER FIT & COMFORT

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10. EXUDE CONFIDENCE

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