Managing Your Career

Style Q&A;

Q: Do I have to buy a new suit for my job interview?

A: Probably not. You don't need to wear a jacket and pants made of the same fabric or the same color. Create a professional appearance with items you already have in your closet. Start with classic dress pants or a skirt and a solid-color shirt with button-down collar. Next, add a jacket, blazer, or sport coat (for men) or cardigan (for women), also in a solid neutral color. Finally, add a patterned tie or a printed scarf or jewelry to tie all the garment colors together. Shoes, briefcases, and accessories should be coordinated, preferably in dark leather, and in excellent condition. By making your look neat and classic, you keep the attention on you and the skills you have to offer, not your outfit.
—Kelly Machbitz, owner, Totalfashionmakeover.com, Clearwater, Fla.

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Interactive Case Study

An Employee Assistance Program Ups Productivity

Issue: Cigna's In-House Compassion

The Employee Assistance Program reduces worries and increases productivity for Cigna workers stricken by survivor guilt and other troubles

Issue

Analysis

Analysis: Cigna Is Getting It Right

Organizations are wise to engage their workers and help them tackle survivor guilt and other woes

Comment: What Would You Do?

"I strongly support anything a business does to address the human side of business effectiveness. If the culture of the organization is to be supportive and head off personal and interpersonal problems before they have a business impact, EAPs are excellent resources."

—Sheryl Spanier, leadership consultant and executive coach, New York

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