Tien Son Fashion Feature: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

<div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Joseph Gordon-Levitt</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Born February 17, 1981</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>in Los Angeles, California</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Years Active: 1988-Present</b></div> <br /> Esquire's best-dressed man of 2012 was always a somewhat sassy heartthrob, even as a teenager in <i>3rd Rock from the Sun</i>, but it was just recently that he's come into his own as a conspicuously adorable fashion icon.<br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WIefZz8N6lE3cg_n6ZigjL0TH4Z1uoOBszpBYJDUn8hP_oRH-xabT4tdeNM_wQ-yBGCS8oIwS_9bKRGKrX6ys0e7ncl_v_ZRO-Z0R0T_2mGW8OCncGnTSy_T7xNP92_FDU4metvDQYw/s640/josh1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WIefZz8N6lE3cg_n6ZigjL0TH4Z1uoOBszpBYJDUn8hP_oRH-xabT4tdeNM_wQ-yBGCS8oIwS_9bKRGKrX6ys0e7ncl_v_ZRO-Z0R0T_2mGW8OCncGnTSy_T7xNP92_FDU4metvDQYw/s320/josh1.jpeg" width="253" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo from <a href="http://flightave.blogspot.com/2011/08/top-10-celebrities-with-style.html" target="_blank">Flight Ave</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> One of the most important principles he applies to his wardrobe is fit. He fully embraces his small stature and slim figure with tailored clothing and perfect hem lengths, making his outfits look amazingly sharp and composed. As a result, his height isn't even noticeable when he's on camera, and not just because gravity was broken a little in<i> Inception</i>.<br /> <br /> Another aspect of his style that sets him apart is his fantastic grooming, especially in an era of patchy-bearded hipsters. His cleanly shaven face and perfectly coiffed hair look classy and effortless instead of finicky. He's the kind of guy you desperately want to be associated with. You can just tell that if you looked at his fingernails at any time of the day they would be completely clean and polished.<br /> <br /> Finally, he isn't afraid to experiment with trends, and that's because he has a good foundation to start with. He knows what works for his body, and he always starts building his outfit with tailored pieces. So, if you want to take a page from his book, you'll want to start with some tailored basics, like a pair of <a href="http://www.tscustomsuits.com/Suit-Separates/Pants" target="_blank">custom pants</a> and a <a href="http://www.tscustomsuits.com/Suit-Separates/Merino-Wool-Sweaters" target="_blank">basic sweater</a>.<br /> <br /> Who's your favorite fashion icon? Let us know in the comments below!<br /> <br /> <br />

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Land a Suitable Job: Part Three

I've told you what you need to know about putting yourself on a potential employer's radar, and now it's time to learn how to <i>stay there</i>. This is a step that many people skip. These people don't have the jobs that they wanted most.<br /> <br /> When you're in a one-on-one interview, it's hard to gain a perspective of the sheer volume of applicants an interviewer has to screen, especially when seeking candidates for more than one position at a time. Names, faces, conversations and qualifications will start to blur together in no time, and the fact that you made a good impression might mean nothing in a matter of hours if the interviewer isn't especially organized.<br /> <br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NKsSCcjtoDQ/S-AZYzvCpiI/AAAAAAAAAdU/YCHtkHViS4o/s800/cool_business_cards_004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NKsSCcjtoDQ/S-AZYzvCpiI/AAAAAAAAAdU/YCHtkHViS4o/s320/cool_business_cards_004.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption"><div style="text-align: center;"> I'm more likely to fight someone for a card </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> like this than throw it away. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://directabilidad.blogspot.com/2012/05/tarjetas-de-presentacion-ingeniosas.html">directabilidad.blogspot.com</a> </div> </td></tr> </tbody></table> Don't take it for granted that you will be remembered, or that your application and resume won't just be tossed by accident with the rejects. Make it your responsibility to get yourself hired. Assume that your interviewer is one of those people who has to conduct everyday life according to little reminders on post-its because of chronic amnesia. Make sure those post-its all refer to <i>giving you the job</i>.<br /> <br /> The first step is to thank the interviewer for his/her time, express interest in the job, and leave a business card. If you're applying to only a few places and are willing to dish out the cash, it will do you an incredible amount of good to opt for a designer card that is highly tailored to the particular job. <a href="http://us.moo.com/" target="_blank">MOO</a> is an excellent resource with gorgeous designs, and they'll even offer <a href="http://us.moo.com/nfc/" target="_blank">NFC cards</a> in the future that interact with smart phones, prompting them to play a video, open a website, download contact information, etc. at a touch. Talk about unforgettable!<br /> <br /> Another way to make sure you're never forgotten is to send a handwritten thank-you note. You could make a phone call to check in with the interviewer and reiterate interest in the job, but these are sometimes intrusive, and forgotten easily. Handwritten cards are so rare that your interviewer could hold onto it for years. Even when purging outdated documents, there's something about personalized notes that makes them impossible to throw away. When writing the note, be sure to request notification if the position has been filled by someone else. Rejection is better than silence.<br /> <br /> If you still haven't heard anything within a reasonable period of time, it's totally acceptable to make a phone call and ask if the position has been filled. If it has, don't give up hope. This is a great time to ask for a referral to another position (either at the same company or elsewhere) while you have someone important on the line. If the interviewer was impressed by your qualifications, your interview, and your business card/note combo, he or she will likely be more than happy to give you information about another job.<br /> <br /> That's the end of our Land a Suitable Job series. The things you should remember above all are:<br /> 1) Make a good first impression by being the best version of yourself.<br /> 2) Be honest with yourself about your limitations, and if you can, work to improve them.<br /> 3) Be unforgettable. But not in a weird way.<br /> <br /> Happy job hunting! Let us know in the comments if you have other job search concerns you'd like us to address.<br /> <br /> <br /> If you missed the first two posts or need a refresher, you're in luck:<br /> <br /> <b><a href="http://blog.tscustomsuits.com/2013/03/land-suitable-job-part-one.html">Part One: How to Write a Great Resume</a></b><br /> <br /> <b><a href="http://blog.tscustomsuits.com/2013/04/land-suitable-job-part-two.html">Part Two: Interview Success Tips</a></b>

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Land a Suitable Job: Part One

Oh, jobs. To some of us, they're just the thing that our friends are always too busy with to hang out. To others, they're a way of attaining purpose and meaning. But regardless of your opinion of vocations, in the end we all need one.<br /> <br /> Just like in dating, before you put yourself out there, the first step in job hunting is examining yourself and taking inventory of your strengths and weaknesses. This can be especially helpful if you haven't yet decided what you want to do. After all, you don't want to commit yourself to a career track only to discover later down the line that it wasn't meant to be.<br /> <br /> Be honest with yourself in the beginning and save yourself time and pain. Make a list of the pros and cons of hiring you, and before you write each list item, double check that it's something consistently true about you. Can you <i>really</i> lift more than 30 lbs without doing serious damage to your knees? Are you <i>really</i> a people person, or is that just when you're inebriated? As little as it interests you, you <i>really</i> are good with numbers, so maybe that's an avenue to explore further.<br /> <br /> Obviously you aren't going to hand your interviewer a pro/con list, so it's time to translate that list into an up-to-date resume. Consider each "pro" you've written down and think of any work experience you've had that best exhibits that pro. Be sure to use dynamic, engaging verbs. For instance, instead of "Sent sales staff on calls," you can write, "Planned and delegated sales calls to junior staff."<br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGgURuTaVlgW75C5oIhF0CN3cRrWIbw-REdC1ZVRI_FhxWNj8kWG0MuCmqT2e2BP7a2DpTkTZKA78HrQpnMIMSkH1PcMXOQf-302rRNfABC7cMICTweuiFKtwyOyL02pIYb7ic5BDjdZXe/s1600/295f644ac4fbf64e6b573926359751d7.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGgURuTaVlgW75C5oIhF0CN3cRrWIbw-REdC1ZVRI_FhxWNj8kWG0MuCmqT2e2BP7a2DpTkTZKA78HrQpnMIMSkH1PcMXOQf-302rRNfABC7cMICTweuiFKtwyOyL02pIYb7ic5BDjdZXe/s320/295f644ac4fbf64e6b573926359751d7.png" width="230" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very <a href="http://theultralinx.com/2012/03/amazing-examples-cool-creative-resumes-cv.html" target="_blank">unorthodox resume</a>. I'd hire this guy in a second.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> I'm about to give you a tip that some might consider controversial. Nearly everyone will recommend a single-page (one page for every 10 years of work experience), black-and-white, Times New Roman resume, but experience has shown that as long as the resume is still brief and not garishly decorated, a little bit of design can go a long way depending on the job you're applying for, especially if it's a job that requires creative thinking.<br /> <br /> Here are some great <a href="http://theultralinx.com/2012/03/amazing-examples-cool-creative-resumes-cv.html" target="_blank">examples of well-designed, creative resumes</a>. Think of it this way: an eye-catching resume is much less likely to be thrown away, even if you don't meet the qualifications for a job, and whoever receives it is likely to show it to someone else. You might just become the talk of the office. However, if you don't have design skills, or if you're applying for a job where design might not be appreciated, you'd be better off sticking to a simple, standardized format.<br /> <br /> <b><a href="http://blog.tscustomsuits.com/2013/04/land-suitable-job-part-two.html">Read Part Two: Preparing for the interview.</a></b><br /> <br /> <i>or skip to</i><br /> <br /> <a href="http://blog.tscustomsuits.com/2013/04/land-suitable-job-part-three.html"><b>Read Part Three: How to be remembered.</b></a><br /> <br /> <br />

Oh, jobs. To some of us, they're just the thing that our friends are always too busy with to hang out. To others, they're a way of a...

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