The rule of the day relates to the scent that you can give off during a job interview which can help play a role in determining the impression that you leave once you depart.
I recall a few interviews I’ve done with people where the moment they walk into the office, I can smell the cigarette smoke that followed them in.
With other people, they might wear (a bit too much) cologne or perfume and the strong smell follows them everywhere they go that day.
Whether you forgot to shower or wear deodorant or ate a spicy lunch or one with a lot of garlic immediately before attending an interview, these sorts of scents can leave an interviewer with an impression about you and not necessarily a good one.
This is especially true if you’re interviewing for a client-facing role like a sales position or one where you’d in front of customers regularly.
I used to work with a guy who was a heavy smoker and the whole day, any time you walked near him you could smell the smoke on his clothes. Some of the others in the office used to mention it so I wasn’t the only person who noticed. He worked in sales too and I can’t believe his customers didn’t notice too especially if they were non-smokers.
When it comes to foods, this is also a consideration given how strong and spicy certain foods are that hours after eating them can continue to give off pungent smells that you might not be aware of.
Remember to take these sorts of things in consideration before attending an interview or being in front of someone who can influence your job search or career.
