The definition of the word "career"...a profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling. Sounds intense compared to the last four or five years of parties, fun, and sometimes difficult homework.
Are you ready for that "permanent calling?" Have you prepared well for that "permanent calling?" Take a look at the tools below to make sure you're ready to land the "career" that you've worked so hard to get.
Wild Nail Polish This tip is for women or men. Extremely long or uncut nails are a real turnoff, too. Your nails should be groomed and neat.
Jewelry That Jangles: Don't wear more than two rings per hand or one earring per ear. And no face jewelry or ankle bracelets allowed.
Open-Toed or Backless Shoes: And mules are a definite no-no. Out-of-date shoes should be thrown out or kept for other occasions.
Bare Legs: Wear stockings, even in humid summer weather. Stockings can be in neutral colors or a fashion color to match your shoes.
Out-of-Date Suits: These have lapels that are too wide (three inches or more) or too narrow (one inch or less). A good tailor can alter lapels. The style for men's jackets is full-body and looser rather than fitted or tight.
Short Skirts: Hemlines should not be more than three inches above the knee. Don't wear capri pants or leggings to the interview.
Leather Jackets for Men or Women: Even leather blazers are not good for interviewing purposes. They look like outerwear.
Turtlenecks for Men: A tie is preferable, at least in the first go-round. At the very least, wear a collared shirt.
Printed or Trendy Handbags: Purses should be conservative and inconspicuous.
Red Briefcases: Briefcases, purses and shoes should all be conservative in color and in good condition.
A real giveaway for bogus schemes is that, they ask for money up front. You should never part with money in advance. Genuine schemes will not ask for it. One of the most common scams that appear again and again is the envelope addressing and filling scheme. Thousands have paid a registration fee to join and ended up with nothing. At best, they get you to place adverts like the ones you answered and recruit other people into the scheme. You are promised a commission on new registration fees, so if you do earn anything it will be from conning others.
