How To Dress For A Job Interview

Congratulations, you just got an interview. Now it's time tothink about how to dress for a job interview. It is said that 80% ofthe first impression an interviewer gets of you is visual and formed inthe first two minutes of meeting you. People do judge a book by itscover, it's just human nature.

The following tips may be helpful to you on how to dress for ajob interview:

• In general, your dress should be consistent with theorganization, the position and your likes.
• For any profession, you should dress conservatively whenyou go for an interview. Even if the company’s dress policyis fairly relaxed, you always need to dress professionally for theinterview.
• A job interview can be either business formal or businesscasual. However, unless you are told specifically that the interview isbusiness casual and you can dress "casually and comfortably", plan forbusiness formal attire.

How To Dress For A Job Interview - Business Casual :

• Business casual doesn't mean that you can dress carelessly.If you are not sure what to wear, stick with white shirt anddark pants. Or else, you can wear a nice knit top with or without ajacket and a pair of pants or skirt.

How To Dress For A Job Interview - Business Formal,Man

• The most acceptable colors for men's suits are dark blue,grey, and brown. Suits should be properly tailored and dry-cleaned.
• Always wear a white, cream, or pale-blue shirt. Make surethe shirt is pressed.
• A silk tie makes the most powerful professional impression.You tie should complement your suit and be conservative.
• Wear leather shoes in black or brown. Shoes should beshined.
• Socks should be in dark color and complement the suit.Don't wear athletic socks.
• No rings other than wedding ring or college ring, nonecklaces, earrings or chains.
• If you have a beard, make sure it is trimmed.

How To Dress For A Job Interview - Business Formal,Woman

• Dress in conservative business suit that fit you well. Bothpants and skirt are OK. Skirt length should be at least to the bottomof the knee. Choose some material that doesn't wrinkle easily.
• Increasing popular is the tailored, solid-colored businessdress with a matching jacket.
• The blouse should be in simple style. Avoid too many frillsor low-cut necklines.
• Women have more choices in dress colors than men do. Butsome people still think that the most suitable colors for interviewsuits are grey, blue, and black. While the most suitable colors forinterview blouses are white, cream and pale-blue.
• Shoes should preferably be leather and with a color thatmatches your outfit. No open toe or high heel shoes.
• Stockings are a must and should be in natural, beige ortan. Bring an extra pair in your purse or briefcase.
• Wear simple and minimum jewelry.
• Only use moderate perfume, hairspray and makeup.

How To Dress For A Job Interview - Common Sense:

• It is far better to be dressed professionally than to bedressed too casually.
• Do not overdo your dress. For example, if you wear a suitfrom an expensive designer, your employer may think that you don't needthe job.
• Personal hygiene is very important. Make sure your hair andnails are clean and trimmed; you have no bad breath, dandruff or bodyodor.