Dressing for success is about integrity: bringing together who we are with how we present ourselves to the world. Inside/Out F.S. Endicoff surveyed personnel directors at 153 companies. Poor personal appearance is the first most common error job applicants make. Besides protecting us from the elements, clothing is a means of nonverbal communication. It has been suggested that clothing conveys at least ten types of messages to others. Economic level Educational level Trustworthiness Social position Level of sophistication Economic background Social background Educational background Level of success Moral character What are your thoughts? Before you settle into the belief that your age is screening you out of potential work opportunities, strongly consider whether you satisfy the employer's expectations regarding appropriate appearance for the job you want. Marion C. Tansey