Free Sex and Your Job Search 2013: A Guide to Scoring Your Dream Job by Dominic Bokich Page B

tattoos. I sensed a tough life, but I looked him directly in the eye and asked: ‘How can I help you?’ I don’t discriminate, I just ask.
He said he applied for an entry-level position. I said I would check on his application, but asked about his previous work experience.
Me: ‘What have you been doing recently?’
Him: ‘I was a recreational facility employee for the past eight years.’
Good work history, I thought. Maybe. I looked at his application and saw he answered yes to the question of being convicted of a crime. I told him I needed to run a background check and asked him to check back in five to seven days. Which he did.
When he stopped by again, I asked what he thought I would find in the background check. He explained, ‘I was involved with the wrong crowd. I was into drugs and alcohol and I went to jail for voluntary manslaughter.’ I confirmed that was what I found.
I then explained that our organization has a policy against hiring anyone with a felony record and more specifically, anyone with a history of physical violence. I told him that I believed he was rehabbed and making positive steps, but that he would never work at our facility.
Without missing a beat and while tearing up, he said, ‘You’re the only person that has been honest with me during my application process. I appreciate it, man.’
I thanked him for checking in and wished him luck.”
 
    The lessons for you are the following:
• If a convicted felon can get an audience with the person hiring for a job he wants so badly, so can you. Don’t give up!
• We see a lot of crazy things in our jobs as HR representatives. Seeing you a little nervous in a suit is not one of them. Relax and keep moving forward.

“Clothes make the man.
Naked people have little or no influence on society.”
-Mark Twain
    I wish every job seeker would dress like the professional looking characters on Mad Men and Gossip Girl . Because by doing so, they would demonstrate that they take themselves and the job interview seriously. They would also appear more confident, and everything they say would carry more weight. As a result, I could hire them and not waste my time interviewing anyone else.
    This chapter is about presenting the best image you can in a physical way. More than dressing up, you will learn what to wear, what to take with you, and what not to eat before an interview, so you make the best impression and get your dream job.
    GUIDELINES ON DRESSING UP
    The clothes you wear to an interview are similar to those you would wear for an anniversary dinner or a special night out on the town. Let’s up the stakes a little.
    Imagine for a minute that you’ve chartered a private jet and are flying to LA, New York, Miami, or Las Vegas for this event. Think about what you would wear on this dream date with that perfect person. Now, take that look and make it more professional, more office appropriate. For ladies this may mean showing a little less cleavage and skin. For men this means no tight-fitting pants that show off your backside or your man parts. For both it means hair and nails should be well groomed.
    When you have your interview outfit picked out, ask someone how you look. The only appropriate response should be “highly employable.” If someone responds in a Borat-like voice and says, “Very nice, how much?” go back and change.
    For the appropriate look:
• Think conservative
• Quality is important
• Make an investment if you can. After all, your dream company will invest thousands in hiring you.

    An applicant I interviewed for a business internship once admitted to me that the suit he was wearing was the first suit he had ever bought. His previous work experience included being a surfing instructor and selling pottery. This type of work history was not typical for the college seniors we were interviewing. He knew this and wanted to put his best foot forward in order to get the job. He impressed me with his smarts, work ethic,