-: How do we know what to wear? 2 2
What are the resources? 3 3
If you're presenting in front of another company, 4 4
call your contact at that company 5 5
and ask them what you should wear, 6 6
or send them a text, 7 7
or check out what people wear on their website 8 8
or just search glassdoor.com if it's applicable. 9 9
Sometimes LinkedIn profile pictures work as well. 10 10
If you can, check to see if someone's wearing 11 11
a tie in their pictures on LinkedIn. 12 12
Doesn't always work. 13 13
Actually this is important. 14 14
If you're close to getting promoted 15 15
and you're presenting at your company 16 16
I want you to dress a bit like the person or people 17 17
at the level above you. 18 18
Because I want people to think of you 19 19
as being on the next level. 20 20
It's kind of like when you're in an interview for a job. 21 21
If you can prove to them you can already do the job 22 22
then that's how you get hired, that sort of thing. 23 23
Separately, 24 24
if in doubt overdress, 25 25
meaning wear a tie. 26 26
When you arrive ask somebody at the security desk 27 27
or someone that works at the company 28 28
if a tie is needed and if not take it off. 29 29
The people at the security desk are always very cool. 30 30
I find that, this is off topic a bit, 31 31
in companies I've worked for a couple of big ones, 32 32
the assistants are so awesome to get to know 33 33
because they're cool and they also know how the game works. 34 34
They understand the culture 35 35
and they can help you a lot. 36 36
Let's move on. 37 37
Make sure that you iron your clothes 38 38
or use that steamer thing I showed you, the day before. 39 39
I made the mistake once of ironing, years ago 40 40
my shirt at a hotel a half hour before I presented. 41 41
Never ever put on a shirt ironed 42 42
right after you iron it or it won't stay ironed. 43 43
Moving on. 44 44
Shoes are important as well. 45 45
They have to match your belt 46 46
and they have to match your shirt if applicable as well. 47 47
Not in all cases. 48 48
Again, make sure that your shoe bottoms are soft 49 49
so that when you walk on the stage 50 50
people don't just focus on the noise you're making. 51 51
If you have issues with your fashion sense 52 52
which I clearly do, except my hats are cool. 53 53
Then ask your parents or your significant other 54 54
or even a salesperson at a clothing store to help you out. 55 55
But be careful because they all work 56 56
on commission or they might. 57 57
We spend all this time looking great at our wedding 58 58
which is the most important day of our life 59 59
or one of the most important days. 60 60
Your speech day is a close second in terms of importance 61 61
because one speech can change your life. 62 62
Please spend a lot of time 63 63
picking the perfect clothes to wear. 64 64
Just be careful. 65 65
Don't wear this either. 66 66
Don't dress like that. 67 67
Sorry I must have seen this movie, Dumb and Dumber 68 68
at least ten times, I know every line. 69 69
Hi I'm seven, man-child. 70 70
If you're presenting in another country 71 71
please ask somebody familiar with the culture 72 72
what colors to wear and what not to wear. 73 73
There's certain colors that are offensive. 74 74
I think that the least offensive color 75 75
at least for fonts when I'm presenting, 76 76
I researched this, 77 77
it's online so it's true, 78 78
I read it online it's true, 79 79
is the color blue, blue is okay. 80 80
Do your research. 81 81
Bring backup shirts, et cetera in case. 82 82
Hang your jacket in your car if you're driving there. 83 83
Don't put it on until you arrive at the location. 84 84
Wear layers just in case 85 85
the presentation room is too hot or too cold. 86 86
If they're gonna put a wireless microphone on your chest 87 87
don't wear jewelry that makes too much noise.