The job interview is one of the most important meetings that people attend in their lives.
Because the job interview is the first person to person interaction that is carried out by the candidate and the prospective employer, it is also the first impression that both these individuals put on each other.
Though the employer has several aspects through which he or she can cast the first impression, the candidate has very limited resources for the first impression, with one of being their appearance and their interview attire.
How a person turns up for an interview is very important – since not every one of us is a Will Smith from ‘In Pursuit of Happiness’, we have to ensure that we are dressed just right for one of the most important occasions in our lives, the job interview.
Here are some tips on how to dress up for the job interview:
Dress Formal:
Whether you are attending an interview for a post of a copywriter in an advertising agency or applying for the post of a manager in a production company, remember that professionalism and maturity is a given requirement in both professions – and a business casual or a formal dressing is just an indication of your maturity and professionalism. Trust us on this one; you cannot go wrong with a formal dressing on your interview – even if you are being interviewed for the post of a clown in the local circus.
The interview attire should be more or less formal. Job interview attires are meant to be professional and they definitely should not be discussed once the interviewee has left the office.
Dress Proper:
The job interview is not a singles bar where you have to go dressed skimpily. For the guys as well as the girls, remember that you are in a professional environment and what might be ok in the open might be frowned upon in the professional space and may even end up with you being given the ‘don’t call us, we will call you line’.
Therefore, girls should let go of those miniskirts and men should refrain from wearing badly crafted denims. In fact, denims should not be worn at the interview at all. Always plan ahead and have a good looking trouser ready. The job interview attire for women is basically something that makes them feel comfortable and does not expose their bodies in a way that they would look vulgar or cheap.
Job Interview Attire for Men and for Women
For women, if you are wearing a skirt, anything above the knee should be a matter of concern. Anything with two palms difference between the knee and the hemline of the skirt should be kept at home. Also, consider your body type before deciding on a dress for the interview. Always wear attire that is complementary to you.
Job Interview Attire for Men and for Men
Make sure that the dress exudes professionalism and is not grumpy or scruffy. A nicely ironed shirt and a good pair of trousers backed up with a tie would not be too out of place during an interview. Of course, a suit tips the scales towards your side, but make sure that the suit that you are wearing is sharply cut and does not look like something owned by a casino owner.
To end it all, remember that you are wearing the attire and the attire isn’t wearing you. Whatever you wear should suit you and complement your style and lifestyle.
Light Colors: Remember that during the Interview, you are the main star and not your attire. This means that you should not dress gaudily or have such vibrant colors that they become the piece of conversation during the interview and after it, and not your qualifications and abilities.
