Getting the Employment Edge
April 23, 2009 @ 10:48 AM — by Douglas Mackenzie
This is the title of a recent Santa Barbara Newspress article which featured me and discussed how the economy has impacted the job market. It featured several Santa Barbara clothing experts and wardrobe consultants discussing how to dress for success. I was quoted as to the effect that both surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation procedures can have on self-esteem, and on the competitive edge that someone may gain who is trying to get or keep a job in this market. After all, age discrimination is a fact of life, but you can do something about it!
The article reflects a recent blog post that I wrote with the idea of "Invest in Yourself". With the uncertainty of the economy, the instability of the dollar, the crash of the stock and real estate markets, people are understandably worried about what to do with their money and where to put it. Investing in oneself seems to me like a great way to use your hard earned dollars now, when they will still buy something useful at a good p