November
14The Fine Art of Job Hunting
The main fixation of most companies these days is reducing head count. The upshot is that virtually half the working population is shuttling between job interviews. And, not surprisingly, there’s lots of free advice out there on how to nail an interview.
It’s contradictory advice, of course – not only about what to say, but even what to wear.
The Wall Street Journal this week advised job hunters that hiring managers now believe that attire “should express a person’s inner soul.” Applicants who appear to “toe the corporate line” are not deemed desirable.
OK, that sounds cool. But the New York Times last week carried a big piece titled “The Return of the Interview Suit.” Forget the look of “casual Friday,” folks, because interviewers are looking for job candidates who “are collected and ready to work.”
In times like these, apparently, there’s no room for the “inner soul,” after all.
It’s contradictory advice, of course – not only about what to say, but even what to wear.
The Wall Street Journal this week advised job hunters that hiring managers now believe that attire “should express a person’s inner soul.” Applicants who appear to “toe the corporate line” are not deemed desirable.
OK, that sounds cool. But the New York Times last week carried a big piece titled “The Return of the Interview Suit.” Forget the look of “casual Friday,” folks, because interviewers are looking for job candidates who “are collected and ready to work.”
In times like these, apparently, there’s no room for the “inner soul,” after all.
Subscribe to Peter Bart's Blog Feed
At this point I would love to have my interview suit determine if I get a job. That would mean I actually got an interview.
Posted by: Dan In New York | 11/14/2008 9:38:16 PM