Office Attire

First impressions are everything, and at a job interview with other applicants, sometimes they're all you have. A good first impression can set you apart from the crowd, while a bad impression can send your résumé straight into the trash can. One of the best ways to ensure you nail that job...

An interview can be a stress inducing event. Not only do you have to remember to act polite and professional and answer interview questions concisely and with ease, but you have to look the part as well - pulling off that perfect balance of professionalism and style.

Most workers -- especially new grads stepping into the office for the first time -- tend to scratch their heads when trying to decode the meaning of "business casual" office attire. Are jeans acceptable with a dressy shirt? Does that just mean a business suit without the formal jacket? What about polo shirts?

These days, too many people get their exercise jumping to conclusions, flying off the handle, dodging responsibilities, bending the rules, running down everything, circulating rumors, passing the buck, stirring up trouble, shooting the bull, digging up dirt, slinging mud, throwing their weight around, beating...

Listen up ladies! As younger women entering the workforce, one can contend that we already have to work extra hard to be viewed as intelligent professionals who can play the game just as well as anyone else. So why are you making life even MORE difficult than it has to be? If you're debating if the blouse is...

Dressing for work can be a battle, but only if you don't know what you're doing. The way you look and dress in the office makes a statement about what people can expect from you and how you feel about yourself. Here are five areas you should focus on when it comes to having great work style, from the...

CareerBuilder.com What is the worst outfit ever worn to a job interview? For a career services director at the University of Chicago, it was the applicant who sported a Madras tie as a belt and a patterned cotton hat. Other contenders, according to a CareerBuilder.com survey of hiring managers, include...

Black and white are classy colors in any situation, but according to new research, British workers are wearing the color combination more than ever to be viewed as leaders at work. At least that's what was revealed in the 2009 Travelodge discarded clothing catalog, which is the hotel chain's annual clothing...

Friday is, hands down, the best day of the workweek. Not only is it the last working day, it's usually in conjunction with pay day, summer hours and, if you're lucky, a casual dress code. But how casual is too casual? Remember Casual Friday at TV's favorite paper company in Scranton, Penn.? One Friday at...