Dressing for the Job Interview
Posted in Interview Attire
You to wear – especially when it comes to an interview! First impressions are made in as little as 30 seconds and you want to project the image of an employee your prospective company will want to hire. There’s no impression like the first impression - so make it count!
When you look good, you’re more confident. Those who carry themselves with confidence and convey a likeable personality are more likely to appear as an attractive candidate. These are your most effective yet most inexpensive components of a successful interview.
Interview Dress Code
Your clothing should reflect professionalism and confidence.
Dresses and suits are always considered appropriate professional attire as well as a dress and jacket combination. Keep it simple, tailored and select conservative colors.
Avoid loud or flashy styles or colors.
Women: avoid heavy makeup.
Remember – even if the internal dress code is very casual, your interview attire should be professional and relatively conservative.
Business casual is an extension of professional, yet in a more relaxed manner.
Dressing a notch above the norm on “Business Casual Day” is still appropriate.
Classics such as black pants, beige shirts, and vests are appropriate. Shoes should always be polished.
Try changing from the conservative white shirt to a more colorful, open-collared shirt. It will make a great difference in your appearance while still retaining professionalism.
Unbutton no more than the top button on shirts and blouses.
Avoid large logos, t-shirts with messages, and items that are revealing.
