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Dr. Jeffrey Raval counsels patients seeking employment to look as young and as healthy as possible to win the interviewer's respectAugust 11, 2008 Technically 44 to 63 years old, the Baby Boomer generation is the largest demographic in the United States today. In many cases, Baby Boomers are finding that they’re competing against 20 and 30-somethings for jobs. And too often, employers are hiring younger talent, preferring vitality over experience. When interviewing, Binkley concludes, it’s important to look as young and healthy as you can. And if that means smoothing away the worry lines, then bring on the Botox. Jeffrey Raval, MD, FACS, double board certified facial plastic surgeon in Denver, CO, has a large following of patients who regularly get Botox injections to turn back the clock. “Botox is used in the upper half of the face, on the forehead, around the eyes to treat crow’s feet, and between the eyes in the glabella area. It’s quick, relatively painless, and it’s also a relatively inexpensive way to erase years in minutes versus undergoing an invasive procedure like a face lift.” Other non-invasive or non-surgical treatments that can visibly make a person look younger with no down-time are filler injections to the jowl and cheek areas to plump the face back up to its former youthful fullness. At the same time, injectables used this way can smooth out lumpy jowls that are beginning to develop. A laser peel can leave your complexion smooth and glowing. If you’re in the market for a new job, start by visiting your hairdresser. Don’t routinely opt for the same old hair style. Instead, ask your hairdresser to recommend a fresh cut. Layers around the face can take years off; bangs too. Cover up the grey so that you’re not labeled as too old before you even complete the introductions. Next, pay attention to what you’re wearing to the interview. Ill-fitting clothing communicates that the wearer doesn’t pay attention to detail. This may not be the time to invest in a whole new suit, but you can freshen up your look with a shirt and tie. Don’t wear so much jewelry that it’s distracting. Cleavage: no. Thigh-length skirts: no. Bare midriff: no. Flip flops: no. Polish your shoes and replace rundown heels. Polish your nails and carry your resume in a professional binder. Don’t text while interviewing. And turn off the cell phone altogether. It might even be a good time to get new frames for your eyeglasses instead of those old-school frames. Whiten your teeth. Put your shoulders back and sit up tall. Leave the date perfume or overwhelming aftershave at home. Show up on time. Dr. Raval’s practice, Raval Facial Aesthetics & ENT, PC offers a number of laser treatments to remove age spots from hands, Botox under the armpits to stop sweating, and Restylane to the lip line to define that facial feature while not using dark lip-liner which only tells others you’re stuck in the ’90s. “We see more patients these days who opt for series of smaller treatments than going for the major overhaul,” says Dr. Raval. “That’s both because of the advances in cosmetic treatments that have become available in the last few years and the fact that people have too little time and can’t afford to the downtime it can take to recover from major surgery.” The time you invest in your appearance before a job interview can be exponentially rewarding. Using a few of these techniques, a person can easily look 10 years younger overnight, says Dr. Raval. Career counselors report that it’s not only ethical to leave the dates of your high school and college graduations off of your resume, but you can also leave off all but the last 15 years of experience and you’ll improve your chances of even being called for an interview. To schedule an appointment for Botox, call the office at 303-381-[FACE] 2332 and be sure to visit Dr. Raval’s two websites www.ravalmd.com and www.rockymountainlaser.com.
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