The workforce world is always changing, but some rules are tried and true. To get the part and feel the part, you need to dress the part. Dressing for a new job is not only for those around you, but yourself as well. If you feel put together, but also comfortable in what you are wearing, you will be able to do your job with ease.
Helpful Sites
There are many different careers out there, some where your clothing choice doesn’t really matter and others where it is necessary to spend the time required to find appropriate apparel. When you are starting a new job you should first consider the field it is in. If you are looking at working at a professional office, or you are looking at working at a daycare, the clothing choices you make will be dictated upon what your daily tasks are and what your coworkers are wearing. There are many websites available that can help to take the guess work out of what to wear for a given job role including Forbes, Corporate Fashionista and Hercareeradvice.com. These sites can help to give you a general sense of what is appropriate and inappropriate for certain work environments.
Scope Out Your Environment
There are a few good rules to practice when shopping for clothing for the beginning of a new career. The first rule is to ask your co-workers or employment coordinator about the workplace atmosphere. They will be able to give you a honest answer about what is appropriate dress for your specific workplace, which will help you to feel more at ease. Although you may want to go out and purchase a new work wardrobe as soon as you hear about getting the position, it is actually best to wait a week or two before you spend a lot of money to dress the part. By giving yourself a bit of buffer time before purchasing a whole new wardrobe, you can scope out what others at your work are wearing so that you can follow suit. It also gives you time to decide whether the job is for you before you go out and spend a lot of money on clothing.
A new career is exciting and dressing the part should be as well. Make sure to look for quality items that will last to pair with less expensive trendy items that will incorporate today’s flare in a non-committal way.