400 years ago the Catholic
priest, theologian, and social critic Erasumus uttered the famous lines
“Clothes make the man.” Since then it has been echoed by the likes of
Shakespeare, Mark Twain and countless career consultants. For men and women
looking to return to the workforce, this idea rings especially true.
A job interview is
one of the most important occasions to make a strong first impression. Studies
show that 55% of another person's perception of you is based on how you look. Before
you even say hello, your interviewer has made an initial judgment of you based
solely on your appearance.
The Peirce Career
Development Services’ Suited for Success
drive aims to provide men and women looking to return to the workforce with the
appropriate attire to make that perception a positive one. Through the
donations of the Peirce community, we’re providing future job candidates with
the attire needed to build their confidence as they begin the interviewing
process.
Throughout the month
of October we’re collecting gently used men and women’s business attire in the
College Hall Lobby. So as you clean out your closets and prepare for the winter
months, please consider donating any gently used items to our Suited for Success drive. Your kindness
will help provide men and women with the necessary attire to build their
self-esteem and leave a memorable impression after the job interview.
