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Challenged by a group of engineering students denying the existence of a dress code in technical fields, Ted Hawkes goes on location to an engineering career fair at Arizona State University. He interviews several dozen recruiters and hiring managers about the proper attire for an interview and on the job. Read article
Every generation has its share of iconoclasts. Ours rail against The Man, The Institution or The Power, refusing to conform to societal norms. Nonconformity is certainly a noble venture, but one that must be embarked upon with a healthy supply of caution. If you care to succeed in most careers in mainstream society, it's probably an attitude best reserved for the weekend.
It's not our place to state that a civilized demeanor is the best, happiest, or only way to exist, but it's certainly the most prudent for ambitious professionals looking to climb a ladder. We won't preach to you, nor insist that "you should..." But we will, frequently, tell you that you should...if you want a raise. Read article