• It’s critical to be clean/neat from head to toe. • Piercings and Creative Hair: Yes, you have a perfect right to be who you are. Just remember, employers have just as much right to say that lip rings are not the image they are trying to project. You will have to decide if your personal statement is worth more than the job. Of course, there are some fields – fashion and music to name two – where no one would care about excessive piercings or creative hair. Tattoos/body art: if you have it, make sure it won’t be visible. Same reason as above. • Clean nails and hands. Nail polish, if you wear any, should be conservative, with no chips. • If you wear glasses, make sure the lenses are clean. • Don’t overdo cologne or perfume. In fact, none can be a wise decision. • Have a conservative haircut, which is neatly combed. No hair in your face. • Check hair, face, teeth, and clothes before entering a room. Fresh breath is a must! No gum or mints in your mouth. Press your clothing. If you don’t know how, the dry cleaner will take care of it for you!