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Interview Dress Tips
Dressing for an interview has
become much more complicated recently.
Suits
and ties and dresses, skirts and slacks used to be the
norm in virtually all business environments but today many
companies are now much less formal. The problem is,
there is often little or no correlation between the type
of business and the accepted attire; many law firms are
now “business casual” while there are software start-up
firms that require shirts and ties.
This is where your recruiter can be a great help.
They understand the client company's culture and the
perspective of the various people who will be
interviewing you. As a general rule, it is always a good idea
to dress in as good or better a manner as your interviewer. You
want your first impression to be a good one;
your interviewer will make an assumption about who you
are in the first few moments you meet.
Here are some general tips regarding dress:
- Plan ahead. Lay out what you will wear
the night before. Make sure everything is clean and
neatly pressed.
- Be sure that your shoes are
neat and polished and appropriate for the interview.
- Focus on personal hygiene. Neatly trimmed nails
and a professional haircut or hairstyle can make all
the difference.
- Don’t overdo jewelry or
accessories. Do not put on excessive makeup,
aftershave or perfume.
- Overall, stick to the conservative side. Most
experts say that your clothing should not really be
noticed. You want the focus to be on you, not what
you are wearing.
- Do not chew gum or bring coffee, soda or
your iPod. Make sure any tattoos are covered by your
clothing. Use a breath mint on the way to the
interview, but make sure it is gone before you go
into the building.
- Make sure your cell
phone is on silent or at least vibrate or better
yet, leave it in your vehicle.
For men:
- Dark solid colored suit
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Conservative shoes with dark socks
- Minimal jewelry
- Neat, recent haircut
- Bring a portfolio or briefcase
for papers
- Make sure you have several copies
of your resume
For women:
- Dark suit or skirt
- Matching blouse
- Conservative shoes and neutral pantyhose
- Well-manicured nails
- Neat, professional hairstyle
- Minimal makeup and jewelry
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