First Impressions! If you need a job, don't look like it!

Today someone showed up at my office looking for a job. Bright red hoodie sweatshirt, cream colored jeans, red shoes, and hadn't seen a razor in a few days. My first impression was that he wanted to wash cars(unfortunately this is still my impression). I was wrong, he explained he wanted a sales job and went on to tell me about all his experience in management and closing deals. He did offer up a resume which was nicely typed, not scratched out on a piece of lined paper thank goodness. The resume quickly proved that he has bounced around from job to job for many years now and confirmed to me my first impression.

Look, the man may be an ok salesperson, I don't really know. But the point of this post is that first impressions mean a lot and just because your desperate for a job, which so many people are these days, don't act like it. Dress professionally, shave, be respectful with people's time, and you will have a much better chance of landing a new opportunity!