Dress Tips |
You never get a second chance to make a good
first impression. For interviews, a good rule of thumb is to
dress for the position one step above the one for which you
are interviewing. Keep in mind that even in a “business
casual” environment, it will be to your benefit to dress
in formal business attire to show your respect for the company
and the interviewer.
While interviewing, take notice of how the employees dress and
take your cue from them as to how you will dress once you are
hired. Remember that your formal business attire will be modified
once you are employed. Colors, ties, etc. will become much more
flexible, but always dependent on company culture and daily
schedules (e.g., going off site to visit a client).
FOR MEN:
Formal Business or Interview Attire
- Two-piece business suit (navy or gray,
single-breasted)
- Long-sleeved starched Oxford cloth shirt
in white or light blue
- Conservative necktie in color and pattern;
avoid cartoon characters, less-than-serious graphic and
theme ties
- Over-the-calf dark socks; avoid light
colored socks with a dark suit
- Business-style leather shoes, well-shined;
avoid loafers and anything resembling a sports shoe
- Match shoe and belt color; don’t
mix black and brown
- Briefcase or portfolio; no backpack
- A wristwatch and ring (at most, one ring
per hand)
- Well-groomed hairstyle; avoid unusual styles
and colors
- Minimal cologne or perfume
- No visible body piercing or body art; cover
tattoos with clothing if possible
- Breath mints; use one before greeting recruiter;
no gum!
FOR WOMEN:
Formal Business or Interview Attire
- Two-piece business suit (navy or gray,
single-breasted)
- Suit with a skirt is preferable to a pantsuit
- Avoid ill-fitting (short, tight, clingy
or slit) skirts; skirt should be no higher than one to two
inches above the knee when standing
- White, off-white or neutral colored blouse
with a conservative neckline
- Closed-toe leather pumps with low to medium
heels (no higher than two inches); avoid open-toe, strappy
high heels, sandals or shoes with decorations
- Skin-colored hosiery
- Briefcase or portfolio in place of a handbag
or purse; no backpack
- Conservative nail polish; avoid unusual
colors, e.g., blue, green, purple
- Understated makeup
- Understated classic accessories
- Small stud earrings instead of dangling
or oversized earrings
- A wristwatch and no more than one ring
- Well-groomed hairstyle; avoid unusual styles
and colors; long hair pulled back in a neat, simple style
- Minimal cologne or perfume
- No visible body piercing, including multiple
earrings in one ear
- No visible body art; cover tattoos with
clothing if possible
- Breath mints; use one before greeting recruiter;
no gum!
** Always remember that the
clothing you wear should enhance your personal style, and
identify you as someone the employer would want as a representative
of their company or organization.
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