Suit Up for Interview Success
Posted in Interview Preparation
Before anyone gets to the beginning of a career, that person must first go through something much more difficult-the interview. This is where the hopefuls are sifted and the ones who are qualified will be the ones who will be shortlisted. It's a grueling process but there is one factor that separates those people who get short listed and those which are immediately cut off the list: attire.
It's important that one should remember that interviews are not the time nor the place where one should "freely express himself". It's important that as a potential employee, you follow the age-old traditions of attire standards when being interviewed.
Should you veer away from these traditions, you might find yourself exiting the office where you were interviewed far sooner than you'd expect. You might want to follow some of these excellent tips that will get you through the door of the company and into your very own spot as an employee.
The Suit
For your suit, you should remember that bright, attractive, pastel colors are a definite no-no unless you'd want to draw enough attention to the point that it's annoying. Absolutely avoid those earth-toned colors such as tan, light gray or even olive green.
The interview process is a formal part of your screening process and the people in the interview room are expecting someone who's serious about working for the position. A navy blue or charcoal gray type of suit will communicate to the interviewer that you are a man that is dead serious about doing everything that he can to ensure that the company's standards are met.
Just remember that there should be no flashy colors or accents and wear your tie properly. If you want to wear pin stripes, just make sure that they're subtle enough. They can add a touch of flair and may even liven up a perfectly normal suit to give you an edge from the rest of the interviewees.
If you're going to wear a suit, make sure that it's a three-buttoned, two-piece suit. It shouldn't exceed three buttons as it may seem to fashionable for a formal interview. For those three-piece suits, you might be thought of as too flamboyant for the company. Either way, a subtle two-buttoned, two-piece suit would do just fine.
So with all of the different suggestions that are given here, it would be a sin not to follow them. However, if you do decide to take a risk on a particular interview, then you risk your own position. As the old adage goes, it's better to be safe than sorry.
