December 4- Dress the part

#4-  If you are serious about your job search and you don't have a good suit, then I'm afraid you're not actually serious about your job search. Invest in at least one solid suit, a few great blouses/shirts/ties and a good pair of professional shoes.  Granted, I've never heard of anyone winning a job because of what they wore, but I've heard plenty of times about candidates who were shooed away from a potential employer because of what they *didn't* wear. Its never ok to go to an interview with a potential employer in anything less than business professional, and a suit is the easiest way to make a terrific first (or second) impression.  If you consider wearing flip flops or sneakers or just khakis to your interview, don't bother showing up. (Or stop being silly and put something on that makes it look like you've invested- time, emotion, experience- in this interview). There's a saying "Dress for the job you want"- and in the case of an interview, you can never be overdressed.