Comprehension (A)
It takes less than a second for your brain to decide if you like - or not that other person you are meeting. It's your appearance that is usually the first reference for people. Needless to say, in a job interview situation you must be aware of how important it is to quickly make a brilliant first impression. Our clothes and how we perceive ourselves bares a great impact on our confidence. Whether you are hanging out with old friends, meeting new people or trying to leave a lasting impression on colleagues, the right outfit can be a huge confidence booster. Bright ideas accentuated by a professional look can go a long way, especially in a job interview. It's not about fancy clothes or popular name brands, it's about feeling good about yourself and choosing clothing that reflects your personality. Don't be into trends. Don't make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live. There is no need for expensive clothes or fancy brands.. Looks and appearance aren't everything, but self-expression through fashion will certainly add some fun and sparkle to your life. Probably the single most important advice is; dress in a way that says you mean business. Dress smartly for the interview and avoid overdressing that seems as clumsy, disrespectful, cheap and untidy. Your appearance not only influences your interviewer's perception of you, but it also affects how you feel about yourself. Ideally, you've talked to a current employee or looked around the campus and have an understanding of how casual or formal the company is. Then, dress slightly above that to show respect.
Questions:
i. Summarize each paragraph and suggest a title for each.
ii. Interpret the expressions "bears a great impact" and "dress slightly above that" as used in the passage.
iii. Analyze the importance of appearance in making a first impression, especially in a job interview. How does the author suggest clothing influences confidence?
iv. From the perspective of the passage, how does self-expression through fashion contribute to one's life? Provide examples or details from the text.
v. Identify a theme related to the significance of clothing choices and their impact on perceptions. Discuss how this theme is developed in the passage.
vi. How can the advice given in the passage, such as dressing in a way that says "you mean business" and being aware of the company's dress code, be applied in real-life job interview situations?
