First impressions are a REAL thing that can actually make or break your chances with your dream company. Whether it’s a networking event or an in-person interview, check out these often overlooked details that will make a huge impact on your future success!

1. A Wrinkle in Time

Wrinkled clothes are an immediate turnoff; it insinuates sloppiness and carelessness.

Want to show that you are an organized and efficient individual even before you speak? Make sure your clothes are ironed the night before!

This blouse (for women!), dress shirt (for men!), or slacks are universal options for any event. If you want to explore more, check out this store, which has the one of the best selections of work fashion out there!

2. Attending the Oscars? Nope.

Be comfortable with what you wear, especially shoes!

If you are wearing uncomfortable footwear that fringes on your focus when you meet someone, that already sets you back from showing the best version of you.

Remember, meeting someone in a professional setting doesn’t mean you are about to attend the Thom Browne Show at Paris Fashion Week.

Wear these heels or dress shoes, and you’ll be good to go for the entire day.

3. The Essence of Minimalism

Minimize your look.

Don’t let anything on your body distract the person you are meeting from anything else but you.

When you walk out of the room, you want the person you connected with to be talking about who you are not what you are wearing.

Worried about which accessories to wear? Dispel your nervousness! Use these earrings or watch as inspiration of how to complete your understated but sharp look.

4. Odor Begone!

Scent precedes any visual perception of you.

Make sure you smell fresh and clean but also not too overpowering with perfume or cologne. Smell is an underrated factor when it comes to first impressions.

Don’t underestimate the power of your body scent.

You can never go wrong with this perfume or this cologne!

5. And The Best Accessory Goes To...

CONFIDENCE. Your attitude matters. Don’t be timid or passive when attending networking events or interviews.

This is your moment to shine, to show off who you are as a person and your relevant accomplishments. You are there to learn but also for people to learn about you!

Remember, confidence in yourself is a given when you are trying to convince others to invest in you.

Believe in yourself. 

Practice always makes perfect!

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