| Dressing Tips for
Interview Success
by: Donna Monday
Dressing appropriately for job interviews is one
of those areas that puzzles some people.
Should you dress conservatively or wear casual attire?
What colors work best?
What types of shoes should you wear?
As a rule, you should dress conservatively for most
job interviews. Remember, you only get one shot at
making a good first impression.
Here are some basic dress for success tips:
Research how people in a particular field/organization
dress and then dress accordingly. If you’re not sure
what the dress code is, dress conservatively.
Conservative formal dress consists of a suit (gray,
navy, or black) with a nice dress shirt/blouse. Shoes
should be dark and well-shined. Women can also wear
a tailored dress with or without a jacket. Pumps with
low to medium heels are best.
Business casual is a more relaxed look for both men
and women. Casual interview wear can consist of a
sports coat or jacket with pants or a skirt in an
attractive contrasting color. Think: Navy blazer with
khaki pants, etc. Add a casual shirt or turtleneck
to complete the look.
Hair and nails should be clean and well-groomed.
Skip the perfume and aftershave. You don’t want to
turn an interviewer off by overpowering their sense
of smell.
Avoid wearing noisy, dangling earrings and bracelets
– these can look inappropriate and be distracting.
Hide or remove body piercings and tattoos.
Learning how to dress smart for your interviews will
create a great impression and also give your self-confidence
a real boost.
About The Author
Copyright 2004
Donna Monday writes employment related articles for
http://www.get-a-job-interview-quick-tips.com.
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