subject: Interview Tips - The Top 5 Things You Must Know About Dressing For An Interview [print this page] Your first interview can be a career defining moment. It not only determines whether you get your first job, but also determines what you'll be doing with your life, at least for a couple of years. In order to succeed in your interview, you must dress appropriately for your line of work. These are the top 5 things you must know about dressing for an interview.
Minimize your anxiety. Or, at least, any trace of worry off your face. At first glance, you should appear confident and ready to take on the world.
You must wear formal clothes to an interview. The importance of this cannot be over-emphasized. Even if the work environment is casual, it does not mean you can show up for the interview in denim or slacks. Formal wear convey the impression that you are serious about the job. Dressing appropriately makes you appear smart and confident.
Crumpled clothes are a strict no-no. Whatever the excuse, you simply must not show up in crumpled clothes. Wash them beforehand and iron them neatly a day before the interview.
Wear appropriate accessories that go with your clothes. If you are wearing formal shoes, you must wear socks even if they are going to remain hidden. They must coordinate with the shoes. It is ideal to match your belt and shoes. Women must avoid gaudy jewelry. Professionalism is the key look you are going for.
Avoid any sort of head gear unless it is impossible to go without. If you have tattoos, try to keep them hidden. Same goes for body piercings. These may convey the wrong impression to the interviewer. Avoid free-falling hair if you are not a woman. Interviewers find this particularly irksome.
These simple tips will help you avoid any faux pas as far as dressing is concerned. Maintain confident body language and a professional attitude throughout and you are sure to land the job of your dreams.
