| In the current economy, with so many people out of | | | | outfits every day. She even sometimes shopped in the |
| work, it seems like a good idea to spruce up the | | | | thrift shops, but knew designer labels when she saw |
| image, as well as the resume'. In my 40 years as a | | | | them. So, you see, you don't have to have a lot of |
| hairstylist and Day Spa owner, I helped many clients | | | | money to create a great look. Just find a couple of |
| improve their appearance with a new hairstyle, color, | | | | really good outfits for those interviews. The worst thing |
| and makeup. I also interviewed many people who | | | | you can do is go for something really trendy. Stay with |
| wanted to work for me, and some were not prepared | | | | the classics and keep it simple. Not a lot of jewelry or |
| to impress me with their appearance. | | | | accessories. Also, make sure your clothes fit you well. |
| The minute you meet a prospective employer, they | | | | Clothes that are too snug are tacky and if they're |
| usually size you up right away based on your | | | | baggy, well, you get the picture. |
| appearance, your confidence, and professionalism. | | | | When it comes to makeup, the rule of thumb is: less is |
| Then, they look at your resume', so you see, if you | | | | best. Keep your makeup subtle and use just enough to |
| didn't pass that first test, the rest is downhill. Let's talk | | | | cover blemishes or uneven skin tone. Some soft blush |
| about hair. Most young women prefer long hair, and | | | | on the upper cheek bone and a soft shadow on the |
| that's fine if the hair is really pretty, nicely shaped and in | | | | eyelids. The one thing you can do a little heavier is the |
| good condition. I've seen it all, and not everyone is | | | | mascara. Especially if you have really light lashes that |
| suited to long hair or their hair is thin and stringy or thick | | | | don't show up. Just make sure you don't have clumps, |
| and bushy. I look at the shape of the face, and | | | | or under eye smudges. As for the brows, make sure |
| determine what shape hairstyle would be most | | | | they're nicely shaped and tweezed. A little accent |
| flattering. On a round face, soft layers that brush the | | | | color here is fine, if you need it. |
| cheeks are flattering and for a long face, creating | | | | Now you're ready for that all important interview. Don't |
| volume and soft bangs is usually flattering. | | | | forget to smile and shake the interviewer's hand. Have |
| Some of the most stunning women I've seen, had very | | | | another copy of your resume' with you, so if they ask |
| short cropped hair in a color that was flattering to their | | | | you about it, you can refer to it. Lastly, the next day or |
| complexion. Fashion reds, glossy dark brown, and soft | | | | so, send a thank you note to the interviewer. Thank |
| blonde shades are great, depending on the person. I | | | | them for their time and tell them if you're very |
| had an employee who had very little money, but by | | | | interested in the job. Not many people do this and it |
| being a savvy shopper, she came to work in great | | | | makes a lasting impression. |