Time for Tech Workers to Get a Suit

From DICE News, December 31, 2008...

Fashion sense. It has become such a big deal these days, especially since we have become such an appearance-driven culture. That means how you dress for a job interview can sometimes give you an edge — or not. So I can sympathize with IT workers who may struggle with this area. Most techies spend most of their time behind a computer and they don’t view spiffy attire as relevant to their jobs. After all, it was the tech world that made it OK to be informal in the office (IBM excluded).

But IT workers should take some thought in what they wear to a job interview, particularly in this competitive market. CIO Magazine’s Meridith Levinson says many CIOs suggest tech workers wear a suit to a job interview.

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