Proper Job Interview Attire For Men
Clothes play an important role in a job interview as well as your behaviour
, communication skills as it reflects your personality. Proper clothing helps create an image that you are serious about the job and the industry in which you seek employment. In a job interview you dress to impress and for success.
Just as there are dos and don'ts on how to speak in an interview, there are do and don'ts on how to dress for an interview as well.
1. The clothes should be appropriate and should not be attention seeking colours.
2. A dark suit is most preferred. Navy blue and grey are the commonly worn colours as well as black, a two cut button jacket is always recommended.
3. A basic long sleeved shirt is the best option in pale colours like white or blue. If you sweat often then a white then a white shirt should be worn underneath to prevent sweat stains from showing.
4. Always opt for a basic silk tie. Overly bright patterns can draw attention; your words should be the focal point of the interview and not the brightness of your tie. Black plain laces up shoes are best. Try to avoid buckles and the shoes must be neatly and freshly polished.
5. A clean and classic look is the best and most conservative style to go for as clothes exude order and determination, but at the same time you don't want to appear unkempt and clumsy.
6. Neatly trimmed facial hair is recommended with no jewellery.
Most job interviews require a suit to be worn and thus the right suit should be chosen. The suit and jacket must always be the same colour and d fabric. The suit must be the right colour as well as size. Choosing an overly bright colour can be seen as attention seeking, the best are toned down suits
Tips on how to dress for an Interview
1. First, always make sure clothes are neatly pressed. Wrinkled clothes can be seen as a sign of clumsiness.
2. Clothes must fit properly, they must not be too tight, too small or too loose otherwise it will look awkward
3. Wear minimal amounts of jewellery and keep it hidden.
4. Don't dress for the occasion, dress according to the season instead but still remembering tat it is for an interview
5. Don't wear aftershave; the last thing you want is it to find out the interviewer is allergic to your aftershave.
6. Trim you hair neatly and make sure you have a clean shaven face or shaved to a minimum.
7. Leave the bright loud colours and opt for solid dark colours that compliment your skin tone
8. Choose a belt that is the same colour as the shoes
9. Black, grey, Navy blue are always best colours for suits to an interview
10. Always wear a tie, even if the environment is casual.
How to choose the appropriate necktie for an interview. Choosing the appropriate necktie can also make you stand out in an interview.
1. Since the opted colour for interviews are dark colours, it is best to choose neutral colours for ties matched with long sleeved shirts underneath.
2. Don't wear floral, cartoon or novelty ties but rather go for solid or burgundy colours
3. Silk is always the best choice of material as it hangs nicely around the neck while stiff cardboard ties can look a bit funny.
Not only do clothes say a lot about you during an interview, personal hygiene is also essential.
1. Arriving with fresh breath is vital
2. No body odor, whether strong expensive cologne or foul body odor is needed.
3. Cleaned and neat fingernails
4. No chewing gum, candy or anything else in the mouth
5. Avoid inappropriate body piercings showing
6. Strictly no visible tattoos
7. Smart, professional, clean attire
In conclusion, it is important to know that the clothes you wear to an interview, inevitably make first and lasting impression with the interviewer, and thus an outfit can make or break the chances of you getting the job. So clever choosing of the right outfit is essential. With paying attention to detail to men's clothing you will be rest assured to make a name for yourself.
by: Hendrik Pohl
Find Out Pros And Cons Of Various Professions And Occupations Wazeefa1(Absolute Career Solutions) – Middle East Recruitment Agency – Find Jobs in Middle East Choose A Better Pathway By Applying For Lpn Jobs Hypertension Research - Hypertension Control Make Relocation Stress-Free with Professional Moving Services Best Use Of Arrest Record Search How To Make use of a Medicus Dual Hinge Driver hitting Tee Shots Just like the Golf Professionals In Three Natural Steps Truth About Data Entry, Typing, Processing And Survey Jobs Licensed Practical Nursing - A Forgotten Profession? Table Woodworking Projects - Follow My Quick Advice ! Jobs in Edinburgh Professional Testing Services Through Technological Enhancements Jet Heights - Latest Career and Job Opportunities in Nigeria