Dress for Success

Hello I have a disability I am legally blind in both my eyes. I am afraid that when I'm looking for a job I am I'm free that my future employers will just not want to hire me because of my eyesight problems.

I have read a lot about ageism on the community and I feel like it applies to older as well as younger job-seekers. I have a lot of trouble landing a job due to being a teenager. Do people feel like this is affecting them and if so, in what way? Is there any way to avoid this?

As a business professor, I tell my students that the more professional they dress, the more motivated they will be and also will give off a more professional impression. Appearance says a lot about a person and his ir her attention to detail necessary in most positions. Dr Reagan

In this article I read, Nicola was sent home without pay for refusing to buy two inch heels for her new job. Do you have any stories about similar situations?? What is your opinion on this?

I recently did a test to see if my clothes REALLY change my outlook and how I feel about myself. On Monday I wore jeans and a sweatshirt all day and Tuesday I wore a dress with a cardigan. What I found was that I really did feel more refreshed and excited for the day on Tuesday. It somehow made me feel motivated. Does anyone else feel this way depending on how they dress????

This is a typical business attire to wear for an interview. Also, I know piercing are in, but as a rule I would take any eyebrow rings, nose rings out because it doesn't look professional. Also, most companies do not like tattoos as a rule so I would wear long sleeves to cover.

If a high school student is applying to a job that is typically not given to kids or young adults, should they wear a more mature outfit to match the employees already working there or dress like themselves?

What are people's thoughts on wearing a RompHim (male Romper) to work?

Hi Alyson First off let's all go back to the saying, that your first impression may be your last so always make it your best. Ladies whatever you do, never use excessive make up, jewelry, or perfumes. Wearing a nice pair of dress pants and a nice button down blouse arranged neatly is always a good attire for an interview, hair should be neat and off the shoulders, this gives the interviewee to have you full attention and clear eye contact.

I shlepped around for about 9 months after graduating college until I got my first job that made use of my degree. It was at Manufacturers Hanover Bank in New York City. I was so excited. I remember my Boss in my first week saying to me "remember Fred, always dress for and. be prepared for the next job you want, not the one you are in now". I still get what he was saying. When you are in a larger organization, you have lots of loose relationships. And there is lots of attrition. If you look the part, you may more likely be considered to fill an opportunity that emerges. I think some of this is dated, some is specific to Wall Street, but some of it is relevant today. I like this groups msg. Dressing for success is something one has to consider in different places.
And bias goes both ways. Try wearing a suit and tie everyday to a tech company in San Francisco and see how much they consider you for a new product manger role. The 'next position' concept works. But what you dress like varies by company, and by role you want.
Be aware. And when in doubt.. ask the Jobcase community. Someone here knows the right answer for the situation you are in.