Once you get in and prove yourself, you tend to have more flexibility. Initially people are more comfortable with people who look like they do in their dress. As we progress professionally within an organization, our competencies and experiences become as visible as our business image. But until we have a chance to prove ourselves and our work, we must realize that companies will make hiring and promotion decisions based on their first visual clues. The marketplace is competitive.
Companies can afford to be picky.
As part of the Dress for Success seminar, Barron has local vendors who come in to talk with the students about appropriate dress and building the right wardrobe. The emphasis he places on the students' attire is that they begin building the correct wardrobe now. We advise them to invest in one good quality outfit. We may see them in that outfit more than one time, but the initial recruiter is only going to see them once. It is highly recommended that you get as much information about the prospective companies as possible before your interview.