In class today we watched a few scenes from the film, The Devil Wears Prada. In these scenes are different, deeper meanings than what is presented on the surface. There's a deeper meaning behind being prepared for an interview, dressing for success, and doing what you want to do. Going to an interview with your resume, putting on clothes, and all for the sake of simply just getting a job that you don't passionately care about isn't going to cut it and we see the consequences of doing so in the film.
Actually being prepared for an interview means doing research on where it is you want to work, who you want to work for, and what exactly the employer specializes in, whether it be fashion, film, audio, graphic design, catering, etc.
Dressing for success also plays a very significant role in being prepared for an interview. Dressing for success may also mean researching or observing how people that work for the company you are interviewing with dress. Being different and being unique, I feel, are two separate things. You don't want to be so different and think that it's unique to show up how you perceive to be unique and completely not dress or follow standard dress attire for the job which could leave a bad impression. Instead of going out of your way to be different, be unique. Find out the standard dress code for the company, meet that dress code, and add your own flair if you want to be daring, or play it safe and add a simple accent color or accessory to your wardrobe. Either way, knowing how to dress for the particular company you want to work for is crucial.
Lastly, the most important thing is being interested in what it is that you could potentially be hired for. This means, genuinely involving yourself within the company to either gain knowledge about the field or enhance your skills, and to also appreciate the profession and the professionals you are working with and the work that they do.
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