How to dress for an interview
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So...you submitted your resume and they called you for an interview. Now comes the tricky part....
What to wear
- Be sure that whatever you wear is clean and ironed and not worn at the collar or cuffs. Pull out your outfit a few days before the interview to be sure it doesn't need buttons and to be sure it's in good condition.
- You probably don't need a suit for an interview for an extremely casual position, but try to get a feel for what people wear at that job, and dress 'one notch above'. This can mean pressed black pants and a nice sleeved shirt. Even if your job is waiting on customers behind the desk at McDonald's, do NOT wear jeans.
- Wear long sleeves or short sleeves depending on how formal you want to be. Plain neutral colors say you are calm and confident without being flashy. Red is bold. Avoid bright or neon colors or strong patterns. You don't want your clothes to hide your personality. Do not wear sleeveless tops.
- No matter what you wear for clothes, plain black shoes are best for projecting the right attitude. Do not wear sneakers.
- If your job requires supervising other people, requires meeting other colleagues in any business setting, or requires professional client contact, wear a suit. Keep that suit black, grey or navy blue and wear black or navy shoes. The darker the suit, the more serious you will come across. Guys, wear a neutral but colored tie.
- Women suit wearers: as a general rule pantsuits are more casual than skirt suits, though this is a bit dependent upon the industry or job type. Ask someone in the know or at your school's career center. Be sure the skirt is not short-knee length is good.
- Ladies: keep jewelry minimal. Guys who wear jewelry: don't wear it to the interview. Wear pantyhose.
- You will sweat. Wear anti-antiperspirant and/or deodorant.
What NOT to do to yourself the morning of the interview
- You dont want to show any Tattos if you have any
- And you should take out any piercing's you may have expecially facial ones.
- Don't wake up overtired or hungover. Get a good night's sleep.
- Don't pick zits, experiment with hairstyles or do anything to yourself that could be distracting to you or to your interviewers. Style your hair simply.
- If you are a woman, keep makeup flattering, neutral and natural looking. Wear clear polish.
But I don't have a suit!
- Buy one! You can pick up a suit in many places and at a range of prices. For interviewing you really need only ONE suit and pair of shoes and a couple of tops (for more than one interview with the same company).
- Avoid borrowing one if it doesn't fit you properly: invest in a suit that fits you well and if you get a job that requires you to wear suits all the time, you'll probably be paid well enough to go buy a few and then pay for them after your first few paychecks.
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