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Old 09-02-2006, 03:54 PM   #31
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Originally Posted by Claeren View Post
The problem is that if you and the guy next to you are anywhere near equal in all of those other areas the better dressed guy (and i mean 'better dressed', not 'flashy') WILL get/keep/obtain the better jobs.

For an extra couple hundred bucks you insure you hold the tie breaker! How much is that tie breaker worth to you? It could be worth tens of thousands of dollars a year!

You should always look the part of the job you WANT, not the one you have....



Claeren.
Or you just make sure you don't need the tiebreaker by being a more qualified candidate than the guy next to you. I understand the importance of making an impression but I don't think many companies base their promotion decisions on the quality of suit being worn.
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