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The 5 worst style mistakes at job interviews according to HR managers

12/02/2020Aileen Out Een reactie plaatsen

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If you start searching the internet for job application tips you will come across loads. There are countless articles about the do’s and don’ts. But what do the experts think? Well, … read article

When is nonconforming work clothing effective?

10/02/2020Aileen Out Een reactie plaatsen

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We all know someone who deviates from the standard dress code at work. Think Mark Zuckerberg and his t-shirts and hoodies and Steve Jobs who always wore a turtleneck and jeans. … read article

7 ways to wear a lab coat

05/02/2020Aileen Out 4 reacties

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I don’t know about you but I get a kick out of people who dare to be creative in unusual ways. Who dares to think outside the box. I recently came … read article

In which colour do you look the smartest?

03/02/2020Aileen Out Een reactie plaatsen

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In my Dutch blog Prettybusiness, I wrote an article about the influence of colour. It was based on a study about job interviews and which colours make you stand out. But … read article

Man in a suit and stiletto heels at work

01/02/2020Aileen Out 5 reacties

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I know a lot of men who find high heels on women very attractive. But there are also men who enjoy wearing stiletto heels. The only problem, this … read article

This is how you strategically utilise your (work) bag

27/01/2020Aileen Out Een reactie plaatsen

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As a woman, you can use your workbag for every practicality. And that is what most of us do. We pack in all the items we need for … read article

Influence of age and gender in business photographs

22/01/2020Aileen Out 1 reactie

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In 2017 I wrote an article in my Dutch blog Prettybusiness about the website Photofeeler, where I had my LinkedIn profile photo anonymously assessed. I received a lot of positive reactions … read article

Can designer clothes influence your career?

21/01/2020Aileen Out 2 reacties

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As a child, I remember hearing classmates talk about designer clothes. In certain schools it was considered very important, designer brands meant you ‘fitted in’. Luckily for me, this was of … read article

Tips for buying (work) clothes with autism

15/01/2020Aileen Out Een reactie plaatsen

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Autism and buying clothes do not always go well together. I know that from experience, because I helped my autistic brother shopping for 15 years. Maybe you have autism, or you … read article

Why it is so difficult to dress yourself decently sometimes

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People often comment on my articles and when office attire is discussed, some say: “Just dress decently”. But what exactly is decent? In this article, I explain this term and why … read article