Smart, Conservative And Moderate Are The Key Words For Dressing To Impress At A Job Interview

It may be unfair and seem to have little to do with the real world in which people live

, but the dress codes for interviews are very conservative, for both men and women.

This is particularly so for anyone seeking a high profile PA or Executive Assistants role in a place like London, especially at times when the competition is fierce.

There is a logic to the dress rules, however. People form an impression of a new acquaintance in literally the first few seconds of meeting and, of course, if the person will be in a high-profile position where they will have to meet clients and customers they are then representing the company they work for.

Therefore, an interviewer will want to see that a candidate knows how to look professional and has taken the trouble to present themselves as well as possible.

Even if the position is in a company at the cutting edge of the fashion industry it may still be wiser to dress conservatively unless an interviewee has been specifically told otherwise.

It may help to see clothing for work as a uniform, rather than an expression of individuality and personality, and dressing for interview as demonstrating that the interviewee knows how to fit in with the culture of the business, particularly if it operates in a global market as some cultures place far more emphasis on correct dress and presentation than others.

A few days before the interview it is worth actually visiting the company, introducing yourself at reception and explaining that you are preparing for interview so have come to ask about the dress code. That will also give you an answer to the question you are likely to get at the actual interview about what research you have done to prepare for it and will be more impressive than saying that you have looked at their website even though you should do that as well.

For men the advice is to always wear a well-cut suit, preferably in a dark, solid colour, like navy or dark grey. If the visit to the premises has shown that shirts are usually white, or a light colour and ties are conservative, then do the same.

For women, the advice is much the same, a well-cut suit, preferably in a muted colour with a well-ironed, fitted shirt or top and again no screaming bright colours. There is some argument as to whether women should always wear a skirt suit rather than trousers but investigation beforehand ought to provide an answer to this. Skirts, however, should be no shorter than just on the knee, not too tight and hosiery should be in a neutral colour.

Jewellery is another fraught issue where the rule is the less the better. Do not wear dangly earrings, multiple rings or clattering, dangly bracelets or necklaces.

It goes without saying that shoes should be polished and again understated, no skyscraper heels and bags should be neat and small but it is acceptable to also use a document case for papers, notes and documents. Hair too should be clean, neat and well-brushed, and with no outrageous colours or extreme styles.

The interview is one situation where the extremes of fashion or casual dress rarely, if ever, have a place so wearing multiple piercings, screaming scarlet spiky hair and thigh high mini skirts or ultra-tight jeans will do a candidate no favours at all.

by: Rmsrecruitment

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