Wear the Clothes that Make You Fit In

The beleagured General Motors declared bankruptcy today. What does that mean for you as a job seeker?

It means that many more qualified people will be competing with you for fewer jobs. All things being equal, what may set you apart is your appearance. You only have to watch the successful women on "The View" to know that I don't mean physical beauty.

What I do mean is how your appearance demonstrates that you belong to a specific corporate culture. That "fit" is often as simple as putting on the right uniform. Before you go for your interview, assess how the people who work at the company in your area of interest dress, and dress accordingly.

Dressing for success means tailoring your attire to the job. Career clothes are about your career, not your personal style.