Guest post by Rick Gray (adopted from the IT Hire Wire Blog)
While IT hiring demand remains relatively stable in an unstable economic climate, it goes without saying that great job opportunities are few and far between these days.
Just last week, one of our recruiters actually sent a short-list candidate home to change his “loud” tie before a face-to-face interview with the client. His position: You must be very mindful of any little detail that could impact first impressions, particularly given the tough hiring environment. Knowing his client’s corporate culture well, this recruiter knew the candidate’s tie simply would not fly.
The old adage “dress for success” may be over-used and abused, but it still has huge relevance in today’s ultra-tight job market. Even for web developers, creative designers and social media wonks, it is best to dress conservatively for a job interview regardless of an organization’s casual culture or IT department dress code flexibility. Check out this video as it gives you a good idea of what I’m talking about.
