Resume Writing Advice

I need to know what to wear (17 years old, chubby, 5’4") and what kind of makeup would be most presentable (hazel eyes, long black wavy hair, olive/yellow pale skin, wears glasses) for going job hunting. It’s very important to me, it’s as important as if I was going to an interview. I want to look presentable and classy, but neat as well. What should I wear and what makeup?

Thanks!

dress neatly, clean, and COMFORTABLY (especially comfortable shoes)………….
khakis and a polo or a button down and slacks would be fine,
when applying for a job, or going for an interview you should always dress one step up from the work attire, it is possible to over dress (that is not as common an error) BUT regardless of the type of job
no, No, NO jeans, t-shirts, tennis shoes, shorts, or sweats..

make up should be lite, not overpowering, NO exotic colors. hair should be neat, and pulled up or back so it is off your face.

you are correct you need to present yourself as if you are going for an interview, which in reality you are ; "you don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression"…….

be prepared………….
have copies of a resume, if you have one (most employers do NOT expect one from an applicant that has no experience) a resume will not help you for most of the jobs you will be applying for but if you have one it WON"T hurt,
have an accurate list of references with current contact information (getting your first job references are CRITICAL),
pad and pen (employers look down on applicants who ask for an application and then must ask for a pen to fill it out),
go alone and/or if someone must drive you they must NOT go in with you’
make sure you have enough time set aside that if an interview is possible you can stay for it.

RELAX you will do fine, the fact visit is very late to be Job Hunting, most temporary and summer jobs have been filled for a couple of months SO if you don’t have much luck it is NOT you it is just the economy and the poor timing……….

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