Thinking ahead is what you are in college for in the first place; however, many students miss the mark on some simple things that can help secure your future.
One such “simple thing” is dressing for success. We know you want to be comfortable in college, and that is still possible, but your dress code should make it look like you have made an effort and care about how you present yourself to be seen by others.
What does Dressing for Your Reputation Even Mean?
We are not talking about business attire or anything particularly formal. You can easily look like you care about coming to class and events simply by planning out what you will wear ahead of time and choose put together, casual, and fashionable outfits.
Planning ahead of time will help you stay organized and not have to worry about picking something out or finding a match in your closet early in the morning when getting ready for class. See some casual cool fashion examples at NeverlandStore.com.au.
Here is Why You Need to Make an Effort to Dress for Your Reputation.
Think about how you see other fellow students and classmates, especially if you do not know them personally.
What do you think about how they present themselves?
There is likely a difference in the impression made when one person just rolls out of bed and wears whatever versus the impression made by someone who makes even the slightest effort to wear a matching outfit. Who would you pick to help you study or team up with for those dreaded group projects?
If you show that you care about class and care about presenting yourself well, it will be evident to others.
In addition to fellow classmates, consider how your professors see you. If you are at a large college, standing out to your professors can be a challenge. Making the extra effort and meeting with professors during their office hours or after class can help you be more successful. Ask questions about what to study, or just pick their brain about the subject matter.
This will help you not just know what to study, but it can also lead to other opportunities such as internships, research projects, and even a personal recommendation from professors who know you well enough to write one.
Recommendations can help you get into the graduate program you want or make a great impression on a new potential boss when it is time to enter the job market.
I bet you did not realize how much making an effort with your dress can lead to landing a job and your future success
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